Modular Communications

Modular Hardware

Trusted and fielded by U.S. military and coalition partners in 30+ nations.

Curtiss-Wright delivers deployable tactical networking hardware that supports secure, reliable communications across dismounted, mounted, and command-post operations. These systems are fielded in demanding operational environments where security, reliability, adaptability, and performance directly affect mission success. A highly modular architecture supports current mission requirements and adapts as future needs evolve.

Talk to an expert

Switches & Routers

Secure, advanced switches and routers for tactical communications.

PacStar 211 Small Router Module

Enables high-performance routing, switching, and network access for critical voice, data, and video connectivity.

PacStar 221 Small Switch

Offers high-density network access at Gigabit speeds for critical voice, data, and video connectivity.

PacStar 443 24-Port Switch

Designed for tactical communication teams that have secure communication requirements in austere environments.

PacStar 444 10-Port Switch

Provides high-density network access at Gigabit speeds for critical voice, data, and video connectivity.

PacStar 446 26-Port Gigabit Switch

Connects multiple devices to mission-critical tactical networks deployed in the field.

PacStar 447 Small Router

Enables teams to easily connect multiple devices to mission-critical communications networks.

PacStar 448 10-Port 10 GbE Switch

Connects applications and storage servers to ensure access to large quantities of mission-critical data.

Radio Modules

Secure, advanced radio modules for tactical communications.

PacStar 421 Small XRI

When combined with REDCOM Sigma®, PacStar 421 bridges the gap between disparate radio systems.

PacStar 424
PacStar 424 Tactical 5G Gateway

Integrated 5G, Wi-Fi, and SATCOM routing capabilities at the edge lead to faster, more reliable connectivity, giving real-time access to intelligence, sensor feeds, and command updates.

PacStar 463 RoIP/Voice Module

Based on technology from SCI TOCNET G4, provides radio cross banding and LMR-IP interoperability between different radio types.

PacStar 466 Tactical Radio Gateway

Harnesses Parraid NRG5® to employ a decentralized mesh network of gateways and clients to support RoIP.

PacStar 467 Tactical Radio Gateway

Powered by SyTech RADIUS, PacStar 467 enables communications between radios, smartphones, and VoIP devices.

Servers

Secure, advanced servers for tactical communications.

PacStar 251 Computing & Virtualization Platform

Provides hosting for software applications or virtual appliances in a compact, quick setup, rugged form factor.

PacStar 431 AI Server

An embedded computing platform harnessing the NVIDIA® IGX Thor(TM mark needed) GPU-accelerated AI and edge processor.

PacStar 451 Small Server

Provides a high-performance computing and virtualization platform for hosting software applications or virtual appliances.

PacStar 452 Computing & Virtualization Platform

Includes support for high-speed NVMe® storage and Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) for remote management.

PacStar 453 GPU-Accelerated Server

A virtualization and compute platform for hosting intensive applications such as graphics, video processing, and AI.

PacStar 454 GPU-Accelerated Server

A virtualization and compute platform for hosting intensive applications such as graphics, video processing, and AI.

PacStar 455
PacStar 455 Storage Server

A cloud, virtualization, and storage platform for forward-deploying applications or providing network-attached storage.

Sleds

Sleds for tactical communications.

PacStar 411 & 412 HAIPE Sled

Adapts Viasat® high-speed KG-250X and IPS-250X HAIPE INE devices to integrate into PacStar 400-Series compact case solutions.

PacStar 413 HSM Sled

Provides snap-in integration for the BlackVault HSM.

PacStar 414 Radio Sled

Completes radio interoperability and network packages while leveraging PacStar 400-Series modularity.

PacStar 415 Cradlepoint Sled

Brings the capabilities of a Cradlepoint router into an integrated networking solution with the modularity of the PacStar 400-Series.

PacStar 417 HAIPE Sled

Creates network packages that include HAIPE encryption for top-secret network access with PacStar 400-Series' modularity.

Smart Chassis

PacStar Smart Chassis provides a mechanical and electrical standalone capability to house four or five PacStar 400 Product Line modules and may be utilized as a standalone entity or as a component in a larger system.

PacStar Universal Smart Chassis

Supports both PacStar 200-Series and PacStar 400-Series modules in a single, compact platform.

PacStar Smart Chassis

Transforms individual network modules into complete modular communications solutions.

PacStar VPX Smart Chassis & MOSA Hybrid Solutions

Provides the ability to deploy SOSA aligned systems or a hybrid MOSA/SOSA system combining VPX and CMOSS with the PacStar 400-Series.

IQ-Core Software

IQ-Core Software provides an intuitive user interface that makes communications setup and operation quick and easy to learn. It reduces configuration errors by assisting organizations in maintaining uptime, performance, and compliance with cybersecurity requirements, and simplifies troubleshooting with tools for both entry-level and advanced network administrators.

PacStar 400 Product Line

Enterprise-class functionality in a rugged, small form factor for use in small team, ground, vehicle-based, and command-post applications.

PacStar 200/400 Product Lines

Creating seamless connected networks that warfighters can trust.