TSS Solutions

What TSS Solutions does

TSS Solutions is a private U.S. defense electronics company founded in 1991 and headquartered in West Melbourne, Florida (on Florida's Space Coast), operating as a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management. The company specializes in three integrated lines of business: tactical radar systems modernization, satellite communications (SATCOM) earth station engineering and integration, and depot-level repair and sustainment of defense electronics. Its flagship product, TIGAR (TSS Integrated Ground-Based Air Radar), is a modernized three-dimensional tactical radar built on a proprietary Rotary Joint and Slip Ring architecture, delivering advanced electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) processing and lower MTBF than legacy AN/TPS systems. The SATCOM portfolio supports voice, video, and data communications across C, Ku, Ka, S, and X frequency bands with antenna sizes up to 24 meters, including the NEPTUNE maritime terminal, with 1,000+ earth stations engineered, modernized, installed, and commissioned worldwide. In June 2025 the company launched TSS Next-Gen Technologies, an initiative focused on integrating AI, machine learning, XR/VR, predictive maintenance, intelligent diagnostics, and digital twin capabilities into existing defense platforms.

TSS Solutions generates revenue through a mix of one-time system sales, Service Life Extension Programs for legacy radars, professional engineering and integration services, depot repair contracts, and emerging recurring offerings including radar leasing and Radar as a Service (RAAS). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at federal, state, and local government customers through pre-vetted contract vehicles (GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, AI Talent 2.0 BOA), complemented by U.S. Foreign Military Sales channels for allied governments and prime contractor relationships with defense industry primes. Named customers include the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps (SeaPort NxG prime), the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (AI Talent BOA), the broader U.S. government via GSA MAS, and the Ecuadorian Air Force as the first disclosed international allied government recipient of TIGAR.

The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates from a Florida headquarters with a second office in Huntsville, Alabama, supported by a leadership team averaging 15 years of company tenure and including former senior U.S. military officers from the Army, Navy Special Warfare Development Group, and U.S. Coast Guard. Recognized as a 2024 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch honoree, TSS Solutions is positioned as a mid-market defense electronics integrator executing a multi-year scaling strategy anchored on contract vehicle expansion, AI services entry, and international defense market entry.

Name

TSS Solutions

Legal name

TSS Solutions

Website

https://tsssolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TSS Solutions is a private U.S. defense electronics company that modernizes tactical radar systems, engineers and integrates SATCOM earth stations, and provides depot repair services for U.S. and allied government defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Radar Systems and Defense Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAGAA

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Electronics, Sensors & Radar

SECONDARYIMABAGAG

Defense Communications (Secure Radios, SATCOM Terminals, Crypto)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Electronics, Sensors & Radar

SECONDARYIMABACAJ

Ground Segment Systems (Ground Stations, TT&C, Mission Ops)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle Manufacturing

SECONDARYHDAIAJAJ

NTN-Enabled Emergency, Government & Defense Communications (Public Safety, Tactical, Resilience)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Satellite & Non-Terrestrial Network Services (GEO/MEO/LEO)

Keywords

• Defense electronics
• Tactical radar systems
• SATCOM solutions
• Depot repair services
• Radar modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radar Products and Modernization: Sale and modernization of tactical radar systems including the TIGAR product line and TPS Series Radar Upgrades. Revenue generated from new build systems as well as Service Life Extension Programs for legacy radars.
2. SATCOM Solutions: Engineering, modernization, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of earth stations, antennas, and electronics globally. Includes sustainment services.
3. Depot Repair Services: Repair and upgrade of radar system components, fabrication of cables and harnesses. Supports mission-critical radar systems for government customers.
4. Contract-Based Services: Services delivered under government contract vehicles including GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, and AI Talent BOA. Includes engineering services, testing and evaluation, research and development, and program/administrative management.
5. Radar System Leasing: Cost-effective alternative to buying new radar systems. Leasing options available for advanced features and functions.
6. Radar as a Service (RAAS): Alternative procurement model offering radar capabilities as a service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TSS Solutions designs, manufactures, modernizes, and sustains tactical radar systems and satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment for global defense customers. Its core product is the TIGAR (TSS Integrated Ground-Based Air Radar) three-dimensional tactical radar, delivered as a new build or as a Service Life Extension Program for legacy radars, complemented by TPS Series Radar Upgrades, Radar System Leasing, and Radar-as-a-Service offerings. The SATCOM portfolio includes earth stations across C/Ku/Ka/S/X frequency bands up to 24M and the NEPTUNE maritime terminal, all backed by depot repair and sustainment services.

Product overview

TSS Solutions provides a unified portfolio of defense electronics products and services centered on tactical radar systems and satellite communications (SATCOM). The core product is the TIGAR (TSS Integrated Ground-Based Air Radar) system, a modernized three-dimensional tactical radar that can be delivered as a new build or as a modernization/Service Life Extension Program for legacy radars. The radar portfolio includes TPS Series Radar Upgrades, Radar System Leasing, and Radar as a Service offerings. The SATCOM portfolio features SATCOM Earth Stations supporting multiple frequency bands (C/Ku/Ka/S/X) and antenna sizes up to 24M, plus the NEPTUNE Maritime Terminal for sea-based communications. All products are supported by Depot Repair Solutions and Sustainment Services, providing end-to-end capabilities from new system manufacturing to upgrade, repair, and maintenance of existing systems. The company also launched TSS Next-Gen Technologies, an initiative integrating AI, ML, and digital twin technologies into existing defense systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIGAR: TSS Integrated Ground-Based Air Radar - a modernized three-dimensional tactical radar system for air surveillance.
• TSS Next-Gen Technologies
• NEPTUNE

Products and services

• TIGAR (TSS Integrated Ground-Based Air Radar) Modernized three-dimensional tactical radar system that transforms legacy AN/TPS-series radar designs into advanced air surveillance systems. Features robust ECCM processing, superior small target detection, enhanced range resolution, and a proprietary Rotary Joint leveraging Slip Ring Technology. Deliverable as a new build or as a Service Life Extension Program upgrade for legacy radars.
• Radar Solutions Full-lifecycle service offering covering operation, engineering, redesign, modernization, and repair of tactical radar systems, including radar component upgrades, cable and harness fabrication, and new system manufacturing.
• TPS Series Radar Upgrades Modernization and upgrade services for TPS-series tactical radar systems that extend operational life and enhance performance capabilities.
• Radar System Leasing Cost-effective radar leasing program providing innovative advanced radar features and functions for a fraction of the cost of buying new systems.
• Radar as a Service (RAAS) Subscription-style offering providing flexible access to radar capabilities as a managed service, avoiding capital expenditure on full system ownership.
• SATCOM Solutions End-to-end engineering, modernization, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of earth stations, antennas, and electronics worldwide, supporting voice, video, and data communications via satellite.
• SATCOM Earth Stations Ground-based satellite communications earth stations supporting VSAT systems up to 24M antenna size across C/Ku/Ka/S/X frequency bands, with full and limited motion mounts for LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite systems.
• NEPTUNE Maritime Terminal Maritime SATCOM terminal providing reliable voice, video, and data communications for sea-based operations.
• Sustainment Services Ongoing sustainment and maintenance support for satellite communications equipment and radar systems delivered to defense customers globally.
• Depot Repair Solutions Modernization and engineering of radar components and satellite communications equipment, including repair, upgrade, and overhaul services for mission-critical defense electronics.

Quantifiable outcome

• TIGAR delivers performance on par with or better than modern systems at a fraction of the cost
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mississippi State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Strategic agreement for joint research, development, and prototyping of solutions leveraging next-generation technologies. Announced at International Paris Air Show alongside TSS Next-Gen Technologies initiative.
• U.S. Department of Defense (CDAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to develop and deploy AI-driven technologies for DoD national security enhancement. Part of select group of contractors providing AI talent services. Task ordering period through May 2028 with $249 million ceiling value. Validates TSS's expansive Defense-Tech capabilities beyond radar systems.
• U.S. Navy (SeaPort NxG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025Selected as prime contractor on SeaPort Next Generation IDIQ contract supporting Navy and Marine Corps. Ceiling of $5 billion with ordering period extending to January 1, 2029. Eligible to respond to task orders in engineering services, testing, R&D, and program management.
• General Services Administration (GSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract 47QSMS25D00BZ provides government-wide procurement channel for TSS products, parts, and services under SIN 334511T. 20-year potential contract life with initial 5-year period plus three 5-year options.
• Folds of HonorminorOthersAcorn Capital Management (parent company) partners with Folds of Honor, supporting their mission of providing educational support to families of those who have fallen or been wounded in defense of freedom. TSS Solutions participates in this corporate social responsibility initiative.
• Ocean AerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan Fayrweather served as VP of International Business Development at Ocean Aero prior to joining TSS Solutions, helping expand global presence and supporting international defense and maritime autonomy initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mercury Systems: Mid-cap defense electronics company specializing in mission-critical RF, microwave, signal processing, and sensor subsystems — directly comparable to TSS in serving radar, EW, and SATCOM platforms with similar size and customer base (U.S. DoD primes).
• Comtech Telecommunications: Specializes in satellite communications ground systems, modems, and defense SATCOM integration — closely comparable to TSS's SATCOM earth station business across DoD and allied government customers.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Operates in tactical unmanned systems, microwave electronics, satellite communications, and counter-UAS — overlapping with TSS's TIGAR radar modernization, SATCOM integration, and the counter-UAS opportunity TSS is actively targeting.
• Telephonics: Subsidiary of TTM Technologies; designs airborne and surface surveillance radars, intercoms, and identification systems for defense — directly comparable to TSS in tactical radar modernization and IFF/surveillance avionics.

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Established defense electronics and sustainment provider with modular radar, C4ISR, and depot/overhaul capabilities — competes with TSS in naval radar sustainment and ruggedized defense electronics.
• L3Harris Technologies: Tier-1 defense prime with major tactical communications, SATCOM, and radar portfolios — a broad incumbent competing for the same DoD modernization and SATCOM programs that TSS supports as a sub-tier or niche partner.
• Parsons Corporation: Large defense and intelligence engineering services prime, also a SeaPort NxG prime contractor — competes with TSS for the same Navy engineering services, R&D, and program management task orders.
• Leidos: Major DoD engineering services and technology integrator, prime on multiple SeaPort NxG and defense IT vehicles — directly competes for task order awards that TSS is now eligible to bid on as a SeaPort NxG prime.

Emerging players

• DRS RADA (now RADA Defense Industries under DRS RADA): Tactical radar pioneer for active protection, counter-UAS, and short-range air defense — overlapping with TIGAR's tactical radar modernization and counter-drone positioning; smaller-scale but adjacent platform player.

Regional players

• Saab Defense (U.S. operations): European defense prime with U.S. presence in tactical radar (Giraffe, ARTHUR) and SATCOM-adjacent systems — competes with TSS for allied tactical radar procurements and FMS opportunities in international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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