What Kagwerks does

Kagwerks (legal entity SKT2 LLC) designs and manufactures rugged, operator-worn tactical communications systems for the national defense sector, built around its proprietary modular DOCK Ecosystem platform. The company integrates radios, end-user devices, power management, and peripherals into a unified wearable hub for individual warfighters, with a radio-agnostic architecture supporting multiple MANET waveforms (DTC Blue 30, TrellisWare TW-650, Silvus SC4200/SL4200) and integrations with EUDs including Samsung, iPhone, L3Harris 163/167 radios, and Army ENVG-B. The product family spans DOCK, DOCK-Lite (compact infantryman platform), DOCK ULTRA (NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX-based higher-end integrator), Operators Kit (ruggedized chest-mountable device case), and tactical cables including USB-C to ODU and USB-C Sinking Host cables.

Founded in 2015 as a service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) and headquartered in Vancouver, WA with an additional office in Ashburn, VA, Kagwerks operates as a subsidiary within Codan's Tactical Communications division alongside DTC North America. The company holds GSA Schedule and DLA TLS contract vehicles, and is registered under CAGE 7CPA1 and NAICS 334220. Revenue is generated through two primary streams: defense hardware sales (project-based contracts via GSA Schedule, DLA TLS, and direct procurement — anchored by a $24 million U.S. Army Nett Warrior award in 2022) and R&D contracts through the SBIR program (Department of the Army). The customer base spans U.S. military branches (Army, USAF, Navy, Marines, SOCOM), federal agencies (DOJ, DHS, Customs and Border Protection), and allied nation defense forces (UK MOD, Australian MOD, NZ MOD, Canadian SOF) accessed through channel partners including Kinected Solutions UK, PTD Defence, and Maser Defense.

Kagwerks' go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting defense procurement offices and defense primes, with contracts facilitated through competitive bidding processes. The company is led by CEO James Schueren, with Aydin Mohtashamian appointed President of both Kagwerks and DTC North America in January 2026 to drive alignment under Codan's Tactical Communications division. Strategic positioning emphasizes operator-driven innovation, modularity, and interoperability as core differentiation, with a recent strategic partnership with Sigma Defense Systems (October 2025) extending the platform into integrated C5ISR mission sets.

Name

Kagwerks

Legal name

SKT2 LLC

Website

https://kagwerks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kagwerks (legal entity SKT2 LLC) designs and manufactures modular, operator-worn tactical communications hardware — the DOCK Ecosystem — for U.S. and allied defense forces, operating as an SDVOSB subsidiary within Codan's Tactical Communications division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Camas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware Sales: Sale of ruggedized tactical hardware including DOCK Ecosystem, Operators Kit, and tactical cables to defense and government customers. Revenue is project-based with significant contract wins such as the $24 million U.S. Army Nett Warrior contract.
2. R&D Contracts (SBIR): Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from Department of the Army for development of next-generation wearable technologies and advanced capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kagwerks designs and manufactures ruggedized tactical operator-worn communications hardware for individual warfighters. Its core offering, the DOCK Ecosystem, is a modular and scalable chest-mounted networking system (including DOCK, DOCK-Lite, DOCK ULTRA, and DOCK Radio) that integrates soldier-worn radios, end-user devices, and peripherals into a unified secure network. Supporting products include the ruggedized Operators Kit for device mounting and IP67-rated tactical cables for power and data connectivity.

Product overview

Kagwerks, a Codan company, delivers integrated tactical communications solutions designed for the modern warfighter through the DOCK Ecosystem platform. The core offering consists of DOCK (full modular chest-mounted system), DOCK-Lite (compact infantryman variant), DOCK ULTRA (advanced system with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX), and DOCK Radio (radio-agnostic MANET integration). Supporting the DOCK platform are the Operators Kit (ruggedized device mounting solution for Samsung and iPhone) and Tactical Cables (including USB-C to ODU for L3Harris and USB-C Sinking Host cables). This modular architecture enables seamless integration of radios, end-user devices, and mission systems into a single streamlined capability at the tactical edge. The company serves U.S. and allied defense forces including Army, USAF, Navy, Marines, SOCOM, DOJ, DHS, and international partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOCK Ecosystem: Redefining the Personal Area Network for the warfighter. A four-tiered modular and scalable communications system including DOCK, DOCK-Lite, RAID Plate, and Operators Cases.
• DOCK
• DOCK-Lite
• DOCK ULTRA
• Operators Kit
• Tactical Cables

Products and services

• DOCK Ecosystem A modular and scalable communications system integrating soldier-worn radios, situational awareness peripherals, and power systems into a unified architecture designed for warfighters' advanced interoperability.
• DOCK (Dismounted Operator's Combat Kit) The full-feature Dismounted Operator's Combat Kit that integrates equipment from disparate vendors into one compact chest-mounted solution supporting multiple MANET waveforms and radio providers for the individual warfighter.
• DOCK-Lite The most compact platform in the DOCK line, designed for the individual infantryman. A USB PD-capable hub supporting USB Type-C screens that redefines the Personal Area Network for the warfighter and deploys fully in under 10 minutes.
• DOCK ULTRA Advanced tactical communications integrator using a modular chest- or back-mounted system that supports multiple radio cards and runs on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Module, delivering edge-compute performance for the larger Soldier Platform System.
• Operators Kit (S23TE) Ruggedized, low-profile chest-mountable Operators Kit (S23TE) for military-grade protection of end-user devices, rated for dust, shock, and immersion per MIL STD 810H 516.8. Available for Samsung and Apple iPhone devices, providing field-proven and cost-effective tactical communications mounting for the modern warfighter.
• Tactical Cables Ruggedized tactical cable family including USB-C to ODU cables for L3Harris 163/167 radios and USB-C Sinking Host Cables for Nett Warrior-compatible systems. IP67-rated for dust, shock, and immersion, with inline PD controller enabling EUD host mode while receiving power and data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces cable clutter, weight, volume, and cost for each soldier while enhancing situational awareness and combat effectiveness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DTC North AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Joint appointment of Aydin Mohtashamian as President of both Kagwerks and DTC North America. Strategic alignment between the two Codan companies to accelerate growth and deliver mission-focused capabilities to defense markets.
• Sigma Defense SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Strategic partnership to deliver integrated C5ISR solution for the tactical edge, combining their respective platforms to enhance situational awareness and decision-making for warfighters. This partnership combines Kagwerks' DOCK ecosystem with Sigma Defense's C5ISR capabilities.
• ViasatcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 August 2021Partnership for SBIR 21.1 Next Generation Wearables program. Viasat showcasing net agility and emerging technologies including AI, Facial Recognition, 5G, and COTS integrated solutions. Development will serve commercial applications in emergency management, wildland firefighting, and federal law enforcement.
• Codan (Parent Company)flagshipOthersKagwerks is a Codan company operating as part of Codan's Tactical Communications division. This partnership provides access to Codan's global scale, manufacturing capability, and trusted communications expertise while Kagwerks maintains operator-driven innovation.
• DTC (Dominion Tactical Communications)coreTechnology or IntegrationDTC, a Codan company, is a leading provider of high-performance tactical communication solutions including advanced MANET waveforms and secure mesh networking. DOCK platform integrates with DTC Blue 30 radio modules. Kagwerks and DTC North America jointly appointed Aydin Mohtashamian as President.
• Kinected Solutions UKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based distribution partner for Kagwerks products serving the UK market and MOD.
• PTD DefenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distribution partner for Kagwerks products through PTD Defence network.
• Maser DefenseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPAC region distribution partner based in Australia serving Australian MOD and regional allied forces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: Anduril won the U.S. Army's Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) program — a parallel effort to Nett Warrior — and is building wearable, edge-AI-enabled soldier systems with partners including Palantir, Meta, Qualcomm, Gentex, and L3Harris. Comparable to Kagwerks as a competitor in next-generation dismounted soldier communications with greater capitalization and a broader systems-integration mandate.
• Parry Labs: Parry Labs builds integrated sensing and edge-compute platforms for tactical edge users. Comparable to Kagwerks as a next-generation C5ISR/tactical-edge integrator, and notably the previous employer of Kagwerks' newly appointed President Aydin Mohtashamian (COO).

Direct peers

• Domo Tactical Communications (DTC): DTC, a Codan sister company under the same Tactical Communications division, supplies the Blue 30 MANET radio integrated into Kagwerks' DOCK platform. DTC and Kagwerks share customers, parent, and product-level integration but DTC focuses on radios while Kagwerks focuses on the wearable hub/integrator layer.
• Silvus Technologies: Silvus manufactures MN-MIMO MANET radio systems (SC4200, SL4200) that integrate directly into Kagwerks' DOCK platform. Both companies serve the dismounted soldier tactical communications market with overlapping radio, networking, and edge-compute capabilities for special operations and infantry units.
• Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems builds the MPU5 and other tactical MANET radios used by U.S. and allied dismounted forces. Comparable to Kagwerks as a provider of mobile ad-hoc networking infrastructure for warfighters in austere environments.
• TrellisWare Technologies: TrellisWare produces the TW-650 tactical MANET radio module supported by the DOCK platform. Both companies target dismounted soldier networking with similar waveform and edge-compute use cases across U.S. Army and special operations customers.
• INVISIO: INVISIO provides tactical communications and hearing-protection systems for dismounted soldiers and special operations, including headsets and push-to-talk devices integrated into soldier-worn kits. Comparable to Kagwerks as a vendor of operator-worn tactical communications hardware for U.S. and allied defense customers.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime offering tactical radios (AN/PRC-163, AN/PRC-167) that directly interface with Kagwerks' USB-C to ODU cables, and is one of the 14 named partners on Anduril's SBMC program. Comparable as an incumbent tactical communications provider across soldier systems, though L3Harris operates at vastly greater scale.
• Thales: Thales provides tactical soldier communications including the SYNAPS radio family and integrated soldier system offerings across European and allied defense forces. Comparable to Kagwerks as a tactical operator-worn communications provider, though at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems provides integrated dismounted soldier systems (TORCH-X, E-Lynx, SmarTacc) to global defense customers. Comparable to Kagwerks as a supplier of integrated tactical communications and situational awareness at the operator level, though as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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