What Domo Tactical Communications does

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia's Codan Limited (ASX: CD1), manufactures tactical and critical communications equipment for military, government, public safety, maritime, unmanned systems, commercial, and broadcast customers in 165+ countries. Its core technology portfolio centers on Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) waveforms, software-defined radios (SDR), mesh networking, and integrated voice/data/video/IP systems, with flagship products including the BluSDR-6 combat-proven MANET drone radio, the BluTrak-90-D autonomous tracking antenna for UAVs, and ranges of dismounted, vehicular, transportable, high-power, and gateway systems. All equipment is qualified to MIL-STD-810H, IP68-certified, and AES-256 hardware-encrypted.

DTC generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise hardware sales to defense and government buyers, supplemented by recurring software and firmware subscriptions, technical support services, and training. The company operates a regionally distributed model with production facilities in the UK, US, and Australia, and additional offices in Denmark, Singapore, and Dubai, embedding 24/7 engineering support in every region. Pricing is quote-based and configuration-specific rather than publicly disclosed, and the go-to-motion relies on technical consultation, integration support, and programme-specific engagement rather than volume channel sales. R&D investment stands at 12% of annual revenue.

Name

Domo Tactical Communications

Legal name

Domo Tactical Communications

Website

https://domotactical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Domo Tactical Communications, a subsidiary of Australia's Codan Limited, manufactures tactical communications equipment including MANET waveforms, software-defined radios, and mesh networking systems for military, government, maritime, unmanned, public safety, commercial, and broadcast customers in 165+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

Keywords

• Tactical communications equipment
• Software-defined radios
• MANET mesh networking
• Autonomous tracking antennas
• Military radio systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of critical communications equipment including radios, antennas, masts, gateways, and integrated systems to government and commercial customers
2. Software & Firmware: Software solutions including firmware updates, software downloads, and configuration tools for deployed systems
3. Technical Support Services: 24/7 technical consultation, integration support, and programme-specific configuration services
4. Training Services: Training services for product deployment and operational use

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DTC is a critical communications equipment manufacturer that designs, engineers, and produces tactical communications systems for military, government, and commercial customers. The product portfolio includes software-defined radios (BluSDR-6), autonomous tracking antennas (BluTrak-90-D), mesh networking/MANET waveform systems, gateways, and integrated voice, data, video, and IP platforms qualified to MIL-STD-810H and IP68 standards. Solutions are deployed across unmanned systems, soldier systems, maritime, public safety, commercial, and broadcast segments in 165+ countries.

Product overview

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC), a Codan Company, is a critical communications manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of tactical communications equipment across multiple product lines. The portfolio includes Unmanned Communications Systems (featuring the BluSDR-6 MANET drone radio and BluTrak-90-D autonomous tracking antenna), Soldier Systems for military operators, Maritime Communications for naval missions, Public Safety and Commercial Communications for civil sectors, and Broadcast Communications for live events. These are supported by product categories including Dismounted (personal radios), Fixed Site & Vehicular, Transportable Systems, High Power Systems, Gateways, Antennas & Masts, and Software. DTC operates as a unified critical communications platform with field-proven equipment deployed across 165+ countries, qualified to MIL-STD-810H and certified IP68, delivering voice, data, video, and IP systems from tactical edge to command infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BluTrak-90-D: Autonomous Tracking Antenna enabling reliable, long-range UAV communications through fully autonomous tracking
• BluSDR-6
• Codan Convoy
• Codan

Products and services

• BluSDR-6 Software-Defined Radio A combat-proven MANET (Mobile Ad-hoc Network) drone radio delivering high-performance tactical communications for UAVs in demanding environments, identified as the world's smallest software-defined radio.
• BluTrak-90-D Autonomous Tracking Antenna A fully autonomous tracking antenna enabling reliable, long-range UAV communications through fully autonomous tracking for unmanned systems.
• Unmanned Communications Systems Resilient, SWaP-optimized communications built for autonomous systems including UAVs and USVs, supporting drone control links and autonomous vehicle communications.
• Soldier Systems Tactical edge communications systems enhancing situational awareness and keeping military operators connected in the field.
• Maritime Communications Systems Advanced, anti-jamming communications systems for maritime missions including ASVs and USVs, with salt fog resistance and full immersion capability.
• Public Safety Communications Systems Secure and resilient connectivity solutions for law enforcement and emergency services for mission-critical reliability when lives are on the line.
• Commercial Communications Systems Tailored communications solutions for business and commercial sector needs, including fleet communications and business-critical connectivity.
• Broadcast Communications Systems Clear, reliable transmission solutions for critical live broadcast coverage including NFL, Olympics, Tour de France, and America's Cup events.
• Dismounted Products Personal portable radio systems for individual operators at the tactical edge.
• Fixed Site & Vehicular Products Vehicle-mounted and fixed installation communications systems for permanent or semi-permanent deployments.
• Transportable Systems Mobile communications systems designed for rapid deployment and relocation across operational environments.
• High Power Systems High-power communications systems for extended range and enhanced signal penetration in demanding environments.
• Gateways Interoperability solutions connecting disparate communications networks and systems.
• Antennas & Masts Specialized antennas and masts including autonomous tracking solutions for UAV communications.
• DTC Software Solutions Communications management software and firmware for DTC equipment, including firmware updates and configuration tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 165+ countries supported with critical communications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Adaptive DynamicscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 May 2026Acquisition bringing capabilities in anti-jamming and interference mitigation for mission-critical communications. Enhances DTC's resilience technology portfolio.
• Trident ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Strategic maritime partnership focused on advancing resilient maritime communications and integrated training solutions for uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) operations. Combines DTC's communications expertise with Trident Research's maritime domain knowledge.
• COVEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025COVE branch office enables DTC to provide secure, resilient connectivity for ASVs, USVs, and other uncrewed platforms operating in complex maritime missions worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silvus Technologies: Silvus Technologies specializes in MIMO mesh/tactical radios (StreamCaster) for defense and public safety — a near-clone of DTC's MANET business serving the same dismounted, vehicular, and UAV integration customers.
• TrellisWare Technologies: TrellisWare delivers tactical MANET waveforms (TW-950 etc.) and radio systems to U.S. DoD and allies, competing head-on with DTC's combat-proven MANET offering for soldier and vehicular mesh networks.
• Persistent Systems, LLC: Persistent Systems builds the MPU5 and other tactical MANET/mesh radios for U.S. and allied military and public safety — directly competing with DTC's BluSDR-6 and MANET waveform portfolio in the same soldier-borne and vehicular mesh networking category.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense electronics specialist with tactical radio and C4ISR product lines sold to militaries globally — directly comparable to DTC's soldier systems, vehicular, and unmanned comms portfolio.
• Ultra Electronics (now part of Cobham): Ultra Electronics historically delivered tactical communications, EW, and sonar systems to U.K. and allied militaries — a focused peer comparable to DTC's tactical communications product breadth and defense customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a top-tier U.S. defense prime offering tactical radios (Falcon series), mesh systems, and integrated C4ISR across multiple domains — a much larger incumbent that competes with DTC on platform-level programs and captures adjacent budgets.
• Thales Group: Thales provides tactical and secure communications (including SYNAPS and ground-radio families) for European and allied militaries — a broad incumbent with overlapping waveform and tactical radio offerings to DTC's European defence customer base.
• BAE Systems: BAE Systems is a global defense prime with extensive tactical communications, electronic warfare, and C4ISR capabilities — a broader incumbent that competes with DTC across U.S., U.K., and Australian defense programs.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Leonardo delivers tactical and secure communications, including soldier radios and vehicular systems, to European and NATO militaries — a broad incumbent with overlapping tactical-radio offerings to DTC's European defense customers.

Emerging players

• Hytera Communications: Hytera offers professional and tactical two-way radio systems with growing public-safety and military deployments; overlapping in PMR/tactical radio category with DTC's public safety and commercial segments but less focused on the high-end defense MANET niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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