SyQwest
SyQwest is a US Navy sole-source defense contractor designing and manufacturing piezoelectric sonar transducers, hydrophones, outboard electronics, and MK-48 torpedo components for surface ships and submarines from its Cranston, RI facility, now operating as a CTS Corporation subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersWarwick, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SyQwest does
SyQwest Inc. is a US Navy defense contractor specializing in acoustic sensing and underwater electro-acoustic components for surface ship and submarine sonar systems. Operating from a single facility in Cranston, Rhode Island, the company designs, manufactures, and tests piezoelectric transducers (TR-343, TR-364, TR-317, TR-330D, TR-341A), hydrophones (DT-513, DT-100, DT-276, DT-699), outboard receive electronics cannisters (TD-1479 LSA and OB-122 WAA), underwater communication electronics (TR-233 and Next Generation Gertrude/NGG), submarine outboard cables, and MK-48 heavyweight torpedo components (hybrid DC converters and tonpilz elements). SyQwest is also the US Navy's designated repair depot for TR-317 tonpilz transducers that form the spherical bow array of 688-I and Virginia class submarines, and holds NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020 certification - a qualification held by only a few US suppliers.
The company generates revenue exclusively through US Department of Defense procurement, primarily indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contracts with firm-fixed-price delivery orders awarded by Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), and the Defense Logistics Agency. Contract values have ranged from $2M to $18.9M with three-to-five-year ordering periods, with significant sole-source awards across multiple product lines. SyQwest was founded in 2003 and acquired by CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) on July 29, 2024, operating since as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company employs 11-50 people and holds ISO 9001 certification (2025-2028).
SyQwest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SyQwest
- Legal name
- SyQwest Inc.
- Website
- https://syqwestinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SyQwest is a US Navy sole-source defense contractor designing and manufacturing piezoelectric sonar transducers, hydrophones, outboard electronics, and MK-48 torpedo components for surface ships and submarines from its Cranston, RI facility, now operating as a CTS Corporation subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SyQwest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Defense Naval Sonar and Acoustic Sensors
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Naval Sensors & Sonar Systems (IMABAKAD), Submarine Navigation, Periscope/Optronics & Communications Manufacturing (IMAJAOAJ), Submarine Combat Systems & Sonar Manufacturing (CMS, Sensors, EW) (IMAJAOAH)
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Where SyQwest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warwick
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
SyQwest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- U.S. Navy Defense Contracts: SyQwest generates revenue through ID/IQ (indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity) contracts with the U.S. Navy for sonar systems, transducers, hydrophones, and submarine components. Contracts range from $2M to $18.9M with 3-5 year ordering periods. Revenue is recognized as delivery orders are placed against the base contracts.
- Sole-Source Naval Defense Contracts: SyQwest receives sole-source defense contracts for specialized naval sonar components and systems, providing consistent revenue from established program requirements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | ID/IQ contract pricing based on fixed-price delivery orders |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
SyQwest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SyQwest designs, manufactures, and tests tactical sonar and acoustic sensor systems for the U.S. Navy, supplying transducers, hydrophones, outboard electronics, underwater communication devices, submarine cables, and torpedo components that integrate into surface ship hull-mounted sonars, submarine hull-mounted arrays, and heavyweight torpedo systems. The company also provides repair, recertification, and sustainment services as the designated U.S. Navy depot for select transducer programs.
Product overview
SyQwest is a defense contractor providing a portfolio of tactical naval sonar sensors and systems for the US Navy and Tier 1 defense partners. The product portfolio is organized across three categories: Surface Ship Hull Mounted Sensors (DT-513 hydrophones and TR-343 transducers for the AN/SQS-53C/AN/SQQ-89(V) system), Submarine Hull Mounted Sensors (including TR-364, TR-317, TR-330D, TR-341A transducers; DT-100, DT-276 hydrophone arrays; OB-122 WAA and TD-1479 LSA outboard electronics; TR-233 and NGG underwater communication devices; and submarine outboard cables with NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020 certification), and Torpedo/AUV Sensors (MK-48 torpedo hybrid DC converter electronics, MK-48 tonpilz array elements, and MK-39 Mod 3 EMATT training target). The company also serves as the designated US Navy repair depot for TR-317 transducers and holds ISO 9001 and NAVSEA certifications. SyQwest was acquired by CTS Corporation in July 2024.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DT-513 Hydrophone Series of broadband, omni-directional monitoring hydrophones with integrated preamplifiers integral to U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine sonar systems, used for making reference sound level measurements.
- TR-343 Transducer
- TR-364 High Frequency Sail Array Projector High frequency sail array projector used for submarine navigation and avoidance; forms an integral component of the submarine's active sonar system serving as an underwater acoustic emitter with signal generation, power amplification, and electro-acoustic transducer array.
- TR-317 Tonpilz Transducer Repair and Recertification Tonpilz transducer element that is the building block for submarine spherical bow array sonar; SyQwest serves as the U.S. Navy designated repair depot for this device, restoring and recertifying TR-317 transducers for 688-I and Virginia class submarines.
- TR-330D Sonar Transducer Sonar transducer used in submarine applications featuring a mid-frequency operating band.
- TR-341A Submarine Distress Beacon Transducer Submarine distress beacon transducer used on the U.S. Navy fleet of submarines.
- DT-100 Under-Ice Navigation Hydrophone Array Submarine under-ice navigation and obstacle avoidance hydrophone array comprised of receive modules mounted on the submarine sail; connects to High Frequency Sail Array receive array hydrophone modules installed on U.S. Navy attack class submarines.
- DT-276 / DT-276A Submarine Flank Array Hydrophone Submarine flank array hydrophone used on the AN/BQR-7 passive conformal low frequency flank array sonar system.
- OB-122 WAA Outboard Electronics Outboard receive electronics cannisters for submarine wide aperture array sonar systems; contains electronics for amplification, filtering, analog-to-digital conversion, and signal encoding.
- TD-1479 LSA Outboard Electronics Outboard receive electronics cannisters for submarine large spherical array sonar systems; each unit contains electronics for amplification, filtering, analog-to-digital conversion, and signal encoding.
- TR-233 High Frequency Submarine Underwater Communication Transducer Submarine high frequency underwater communications transducer used on the U.S. Navy fleet of submarines.
- Next Generation Gertrude (NGG) Underwater Communication Electronics Replacement for the Navy's AN/WQC-2A Underwater Communication system; SyQwest manufactures and tests the NGG under a five-year ID/IQ contract.
- NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020 Submarine Outboard Cables NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020 certified submarine outboard cables; SyQwest is an approved vendor to fabricate, mold and inspect outboard cable assemblies for the U.S. Navy submarine fleet, one of only a few qualified suppliers in the country.
- DT-699 High Frequency Sail Array Sonar Receivers Primary outboard electronics for the High Frequency Sail Array used on U.S. Navy submarines; includes acoustic staves and complex electronics assemblies; SyQwest re-designed the hydrophone 10-element receive stave and underwent First Article Qualification Testing.
- MK-48 Torpedo Electronics – Hybrid DC Converter Hybrid DC converter for warhead exploder electronics in the MK-48 heavyweight torpedo; SyQwest produces DC to DC converter hybrid circuit assemblies.
- MK-48 Torpedo Array – Tonpilz Elements Tonpilz elements for the latest generation sonar array head of the MK-48 heavyweight torpedo.
- MK-39 Mod 3 EMATT (Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Target) Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training target capable of simulating the acoustic and dynamic characteristics of a submarine.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 15 consecutive years of Navy contract awards demonstrating sustained program support
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Companies that use SyQwest
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
SyQwest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
SyQwest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CTS CorporationcoreCTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components, acquired SyQwest Inc. on July 29, 2024. This merger created a stronger, more robust team to support advancement of innovative defense technologies. The combined expertise will create new solutions providing military tactical advantage while continuing to support current platforms.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SyQwest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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SyQwest social profiles
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SyQwest leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
SyQwest funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SyQwest M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SyQwest
What does SyQwest do?
SyQwest designs, manufactures, and tests tactical sonar and acoustic sensor systems for the U.S. Navy, supplying transducers, hydrophones, outboard electronics, underwater communication devices, submarine cables, and torpedo components that integrate into surface ship hull-mounted sonars, submarine hull-mounted arrays, and heavyweight torpedo systems. The company also provides repair, recertification, and sustainment services as the designated U.S. Navy depot for select transducer programs.
Is SyQwest a public or private company?
SyQwest is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was SyQwest founded?
SyQwest was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SyQwest based?
SyQwest is headquartered in Warwick, United States, in the North America region.
How does SyQwest make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. U.S. Navy Defense Contracts are the primary driver. The others are sole-Source Naval Defense Contracts.
Does SyQwest have an API?
No public API is recorded for SyQwest.
What industry is SyQwest in?
SyQwest's product category is Defense Naval Sonar and Acoustic Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAGAD, Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems, with a secondary code of IMABAKAD, Naval Sensors & Sonar Systems. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.