GATR Technologies

What GATR Technologies does

GATR Technologies, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, develops and markets portable satellite communication hardware for defense, humanitarian, and emergency response applications. The company's core technology centers on Inflatable Satellite Antennas (ISAs) and foldable satellite terminals that deliver up to 50% reduction in pack-out weight and volume compared to rigid alternatives, enabling rapid deployment in austere environments. The product portfolio extends to troposcatter solutions (delivering up to 210 Mbits throughput), rugged outdoor satellite modems, and water-resistant power supplies designed for mounted or dismounted operations in extreme conditions.

GATR operates as a subsidiary within Cubic Corporation's defense division, integrating its expeditionary communications product line into Cubic's broader defense portfolio. The company sells hardware directly to government defense agencies, allied military forces, aid agencies, and first responders through an enterprise field sales motion with quote-based, configuration-dependent pricing and multi-year procurement contracts typical of defense procurement. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, complemented by integration services, training, and ongoing support.

The company was founded by Paul Gierow, who serves as founder, president, and CEO, and received early strategic investment from In-Q-Tel (IQT), the CIA's venture arm, in March 2008. As a niche hardware specialist with 51-100 employees, GATR addresses a focused problem: providing reliable, secure communications for military forces, aid agencies, and first responders operating in remote locations, disaster zones, and contingency scenarios where traditional communications infrastructure is unavailable or destroyed.

Name

GATR Technologies

Legal name

GATR Technologies

Website

https://gatr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GATR Technologies, founded in 2004 in Huntsville, Alabama, is a subsidiary of Cubic Corporation that designs and manufactures inflatable satellite antennas, foldable satellite terminals, and troposcatter systems for allied military forces, aid agencies, and first responders operating in austere and expeditionary environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Communications Hardware

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Inflatable satellite antennas
• Expeditionary communications
• Troposcatter terminals
• Deployable satellite terminals
• Tactical communications hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Communication Hardware: Sale of physical hardware products including inflatable satellite antennas, foldable terminals, troposcatter systems, satellite modems, and power supplies. Hardware sales are likely complemented by integration services, training, and ongoing support for defense and government customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GATR Technologies develops and manufactures deployable, inflatable satellite communication antennas, foldable satellite terminals, and troposcatter communication systems for expeditionary use. The products are engineered for rapid deployment by allied military forces, aid agencies, and first responders, delivering up to 50% reduction in pack-out weight and volume compared to rigid antennas of similar size. GATR operates as part of Cubic Corporation's defense expeditionary communications portfolio.

Product overview

GATR Technologies offers a portfolio of expeditionary satellite communications hardware under Cubic Corporation's defense division. The product line consists of five core offerings: Inflatable Satellite Antennas (ISAs), Foldable Satellite Terminals, Troposcatter Solutions, Satellite Modems, and Power Supplies. These products are designed for rapid deployment scenarios including military operations, disaster response, and first responder communications. The flagship innovation is the portable satellite terminal technology, which delivers up to 50% reduction in pack-out weight and volume compared to rigid antenna alternatives, making them ideal for first-in deployments and contingency scenarios where transportation space is limited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GATR (Inflatable Satellite Antennas): Inflatable Satellite Antennas (ISAs) providing industry-leading portability, fast setup times, and reduced operational costs for allied forces, aid agencies, and first responders.
• GATR Foldable Satellite Terminals
• GATR Troposcatter Solutions

Products and services

• Inflatable Satellite Antennas (ISAs) Portable inflatable satellite antennas engineered for rapid deployment by allied forces, aid agencies, and first responders, providing industry-leading portability with fast setup times and reduced operational costs compared to rigid antenna alternatives.
• Foldable Satellite Terminals The world's most portable and secure satellite terminals delivering up to 50% reduction in pack-out weight and volume compared to deployable rigid antennas of similar size, ideal for first-in deployments, remote applications, and contingency scenarios.
• Troposcatter Solutions Rugged troposcatter systems engineered for deployment in austere environments, delivering speeds up to 210 Mbits with high throughput tactical links capable of Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) communications using diffraction and troposcatter propagation paths.
• Satellite Modems Compact rugged outdoor modems providing robust connectivity and delivering mission-critical information in austere environments, suitable for mounted or dismounted communications.
• Power Supplies Rugged and water-resistant satellite power supplies providing low-phase noise and high-stability DC power to antennas and modems; uninterruptible power supplies accept input from various sources, contain rechargeable batteries, and install without tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in pack-out weight and volume compared to rigid antennas of similar size
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Raytheon (RTX): Major defense prime with extensive SATCOM, tactical communications, and electronic warfare portfolios; comparable to GATR as a supplier of defense-grade communications hardware to allied militaries.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large defense prime with a broad portfolio in tactical communications, SATCOM terminals, and electronic systems; comparable to GATR as a provider of rugged, deployable military comms hardware across wider product lines.
• General Dynamics Mission Systems: Division of General Dynamics producing tactical radios, satellite communications, and networking equipment for DoD and allied forces; overlaps with GATR's expeditionary SATCOM and tactical modem product lines.
• ViaSat: Operates satellite networks and manufactures SATCOM ground terminals and modems for defense customers; overlaps with GATR in tactical/expeditionary satellite terminal hardware and secure military SATCOM.
• Leonardo DRS: Mid-tier defense electronics supplier offering tactical communications, networking, and SATCOM-related products to U.S. and allied militaries; comparable to GATR in rugged deployable comms hardware for expeditionary use.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Supplies a wide range of defense and aerospace communications, avionics, and SATCOM-related hardware; comparable to GATR in rugged, mission-critical communications equipment for defense customers.
• Ultra Electronics: Defence electronics vendor with tactical communications, undersea sensing, and rugged C5ISR products; comparable to GATR as a supplier of specialized expeditionary/defence comms hardware to allied militaries.

Direct peers

• Hughes Network Systems: Major manufacturer of satellite ground terminals, modems, and VSAT/LEO CPE for enterprise and government markets; directly comparable to GATR in deployable satellite terminal hardware serving defense and government customers.
• Comtech Telecommunications: Supplies satellite ground station technology, troposcatter and beyond-line-of-sight tactical communications, and modems to defense customers; directly competes with GATR in tactical SATCOM and troposcatter.

Regional players

• SES Government Solutions: Provides managed satellite connectivity and terminal solutions to U.S. government and allied defense users; comparable to GATR in serving expeditionary/government SATCOM demand, though more focused on network services than inflatable terminals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CubicCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gatr-technologies
• Xx.com/GATR_Antenna
• Facebookfacebook.com/GATRtech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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