What Commtact does

Commtact is an Israeli privately held defense technology company headquartered in Yavne that designs, manufactures, and supports tactical Software-Defined Radio (SDR) communication and data link systems for military platforms across aerial, ground, maritime, and munition domains. Its core technology is a vertically integrated SDR architecture developed in-house across RF, FPGA, algorithms, digital, and mechanical layers, supporting Line-of-Sight, Point-to-Point, Relay, and MESH topologies with AES256 encryption, frequency hopping, DSSS, channel evasion, and GPS-denied operation. The product portfolio is organized into the Phoenix family (Micro Phoenix, Phoenix, Maxi Phoenix) and the MDLS family (Micro Link, Mini Micro Link, BAT, Mini GDT, Eagle), covering L, S, and C bands with ranges from approximately 10km to 250km and data rates up to 16Mbps.

The company sells through direct enterprise field sales to tier-one defense integrators, OEMs, and international military customers, generating revenue from hardware sales of platform and base station modules, professional integration and support services, and antenna systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Its primary customer segments are aviation/ISR, maritime, land defense, and munitions/loitering munitions, with named engagements including Aeronautics as a UAV integrator, an Israeli Missile Defense partnership, a European NATO member country contract, and an Asian country contract. Commtact is ISO 9001:2015 certified, has over 20 years of operational history with thousands of accumulated flight hours, and reports production capacity designed for thousands of units annually. The senior leadership team, led by CEO Guy Eshel (joined January 2023, ex-Elbit Systems), is composed largely of former Israeli Air Force officers and alumni of Israeli defense primes including Elbit, IAI, Aeronautics, and Gilat Satellite Networks.

Name

Commtact

Legal name

Commtact

Website

https://commtact-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Commtact is an Israeli privately held defense technology company that designs and manufactures vertically integrated Software-Defined Radio tactical data link systems (Phoenix and MDLS families) for aerial, ground, maritime, and munition platforms, selling directly to tier-one defense OEMs and international military customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Military Communications

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

Keywords

• Tactical data links
• Military communications
• Software-defined radio
• UAV communication systems
• Defense electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Yavne

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Data Link Systems: Commtact generates revenue primarily from selling tactical communication hardware including platform modules (Micro Phoenix, Phoenix, Maxi Phoenix, MDLS) and base station modules (GDT, Mini GDT, Eagle, BAT). These are one-time hardware sales of military-grade SDR equipment.
2. Professional Services: Revenue from integration services, technical support, field trials, system bring-up, and maintenance contracts throughout product lifecycle.
3. Antenna Systems: Sale of antenna solutions including omni-directional, planar, and directional dish antennas for various communication ranges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Commtact develops, manufactures, and supports tactical Software-Defined Radio (SDR) communication and information systems for defense customers. Its portfolio includes the Phoenix family (Micro Phoenix, Phoenix, MAXI Phoenix) and MDLS family of platform modules, complemented by Ground Data Terminal (GDT, Mini GDT, Eagle, BAT) base stations and supporting antennas. These products provide Line-of-Sight (LOS), Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS), relay, and MESH data link connectivity across aerial, ground, maritime, and munition platforms, with anti-jamming, AES256 encryption, and GPS-denied operation capabilities.

Product overview

Commtact offers a comprehensive portfolio of military-grade wireless communication solutions organized into the Phoenix and MDLS families. The Phoenix family includes Micro Phoenix (mini), Phoenix (standard), and MAXI Phoenix (long-range) tactical data links supporting Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) operations. The MDLS (Micro Data Link System) family provides compact solutions including Micro Link and Mini Micro Link for various platform sizes. Base station modules include BAT (Short/Medium Range), Mini GDT (Long Range), and Phoenix variants (SR/MR/LR). These products cover multiple frequency bands (L, S, C), support various topologies (PTP, PTMP, Relay, MESH), and serve aviation, maritime, land, and munition applications with advanced encryption and anti-jamming capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phoenix Family: Tactical data link family including Micro Phoenix, Phoenix, and MAXI Phoenix models for UAV, ground, and naval platforms with various range capabilities
• MDLS
• MAXI Phoenix
• Micro Phoenix
• GDT
• Phoenix SR/MR/LR

Products and services

• Micro Phoenix Mini tactical data link system with SWaP-optimized design supporting L, S, and C bands; features GMSK/OFDM modulation, AES256 encryption, and Multi-Platform Smart MESH topology for short, medium, and long-range communication up to 150km; designed for power- and size-constrained unmanned platforms.
• Phoenix Tactical data link family covering aerial and ground units with wide C-band frequency support; offers P2P, P2MP, Relay, and Multi-Domain Topology with ranges up to 150km; designed for integration into UAVs, manned aircraft, and ground platforms.
• MAXI Phoenix Long-range wideband tactical communication system providing resilient, high-throughput communications with extended range up to 200km; supports S-band frequency with GMSK/OFDM modulation; designed for long-range mission profiles.
• MDLS – Micro Link Lightweight data link system with H.264 video encoder support, PTP/PTMP topology, integrated heatsink, 180g weight, and 13W power consumption; intended for small unmanned platforms requiring compact video and telemetry links.
• MDLS – Mini Micro Link Compact tactical data module designed for small-sized platforms with L/S band support, AES256 encryption, frequency hopping at 250 hops/sec, up to 150km range, and 100g weight; supports secure connectivity in size-constrained applications.
• MDLS BAT – Short Range Compact tactical data link base station for short-range operations with omni 4dBi antenna, 8W power consumption, 1.2kg weight, and up to 15km distance; designed for portable ground-side communications.
• MDLS BAT Station – Medium Range Medium-range base station with omni 4dBi and planar 16dBi antenna options, 15W power consumption, 4.6kg weight, and up to 45km distance; supports ground control of tactical platforms at intermediate ranges.
• MDLS MINI GDT – Long Range Long-range ground data terminal supporting L and S bands with omni 2dBi and dish 27dBi antenna options, 150W power consumption, 32kg weight, and up to 150km distance; provides long-range BLOS-capable ground-side communications.
• Phoenix SR10 Short-range tactical link available in S-band (SR10-S) and C-band (SR10-C) variants with up to 10km distance and no tracking unit; suitable for compact short-range tactical applications.
• Phoenix MR40-S Mid-range data link operating on L/S band with 1-axis tracking, up to 40km distance, and 7kg weight; intended for medium-range tactical UAV and platform operations.
• Phoenix LR120/LR150 Long-range models: LR120-S (L/S band, up to 120km) and LR150-C (C-band, up to 150km), both with 2-axis tracking and 32kg weight; designed for long-range tactical data link applications.
• Phoenix LR250-C Extended-range system with C-band frequency, 20W transmission power, up to 250km distance, and 60kg weight; provides maximum-range tactical connectivity for long-endurance missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Communication range up to 250km for long-range tactical operations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silvus Technologies: Silvus builds Mesh/SDR tactical radios used across UAV, UGV, and maritime platforms with frequency hopping and AES encryption. Direct competitor to Commtact in the swarm/UAV mesh data-link category, selling into similar defense and integrator channels.
• Doodle Labs: Doodle Labs supplies long-range mesh radios for UAVs, UGVs, and other unmanned systems with COFDM/MIMO waveforms. Comparable SDR-based tactical data link offering targeting drone OEMs and integrators in defense and commercial autonomy.
• Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems provides MPU5 and related mobile mesh networking radios for tactical edge users and unmanned platforms. Direct overlap with Commtact on tactical IP-mesh, anti-jam waveforms, and UAV/UxS programs.

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Elbit is a major Israeli defense prime with C4ISR, EW, and tactical communications product lines across aerial, ground, and naval platforms. CEO of Commtact previously led a business unit at Elbit; Commtact positions adjacent as a specialist supplier/partnership.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Rafael develops missile, air defense, and tactical communications systems for the IDF and exports globally. Operates in the same Israeli defense ecosystem and works alongside Commtact on missile-defense-related communications integration.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): IAI manufactures UAVs, satellites, and tactical comms including data links for its own platforms. A potential customer, competitor, and partner within the Israeli defense array where Commtact already operates.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a large US defense prime with extensive tactical radio and data-link portfolios (Falcon, RF/HF, networking waveforms). Competes in the same tactical communications bid space as Commtact with broader portfolio and US-domestic capture advantage.
• Thales Group: Thales provides defense communications and tactical data links across Europe and globally, including radio and EW systems. Comparable in waveform/EW capability and a natural competitor/bidder in European NATO procurements.
• BAE Systems (Electronic Systems): BAE Systems operates a substantial electronic systems business with tactical comms and EW offerings for US and allied militaries. Competes with Commtact in larger program captures where platform integration breadth matters.

Others

• Aeronautics Ltd. Aeronautics is an Israeli UAV integrator and a named customer of Commtact, with overlapping CTO heritage (Assaf Jakoby ex-Aeronautics). Functions as both partner-program channel and competitive signal for tactical comms integration on mini-UAS platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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