What Aeronix does

Aeronix is a U.S. defense technology company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, operating as the C6ISR division of Aeronix Technologies Group (ATG). The company designs and manufactures ruggedized communications, networking, and electronic warfare subsystems for the U.S. Department of Defense, allied international militaries across 26 nations, and major defense prime contractors including Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, and Sierra Nevada Corporation. Its products are fielded on F-35, B-52, A-10, and F-16 platforms and span five capability areas: rugged Ethernet switching and routing (AB10GR, AB12R routers; NXT-8/16/28/32 and SOSA-aligned GES-32 switches; GEN2), FireLync tactical data links and modems (AerIDM hardware, WinIDM/mobileIDM/LinIDM software modems, VMF Intelligent Parser, CAS-PAL, IDM Workbench, NetworkSim, Protocol Analyzer, Tactical Data Links Studio), networked software-defined radios (EDL Nano, LRDL, VSDR, HSDR), NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions, and electronic support measures including the proprietary Digital High Probability of Intercept (DHPOI) and counter-UAS Low Frequency HPOI systems. The underlying technology stack combines MIL-STD-compliant hardware design, FPGAs, DSP, custom cryptographic ASICs, and AI/ML-assisted signal processing.

Aeronix monetizes through a mix of hardware sales, software licensing, and advanced engineering services. Hardware revenue comes from rugged Ethernet switches and routers, SDRs, data link modems, and cryptographic units delivered via DLA procurement vehicles and direct contracts with military program offices. Software revenue is generated through licensing of the WinIDM software modem family, the VMF Intelligent Parser, CAS-PAL, and related tactical data link test and integration tools, several of which hold DaCAS gold-standard status for MIL-STD-188-220 interoperability testing. Engineering services span rapid prototyping, embedded software, space electronics, RF and signal processing design, and military standard development, sold as professional services to DoD agencies and primes. Distribution is direct enterprise sales to government agencies and prime integrators; there is no consumer-facing or SMB channel.

The company employs 100–250 people, of whom more than 70 are engineers with decades of cleared DOD systems experience, and operates from 37,000-plus square feet of facility space across Melbourne (FL), Arlington (VA), and Greenville (SC). Aeronix holds NSA Type 1 cryptographic certifications and complies with the NSA Cryptographic Modernization program, capabilities that function as regulatory moats in classified defense communications. The 2025 contract and product cadence (DLA awards above $4M with ceilings above $28M, NXT-series launches, GEN2 flight-ready units) and the January 2026 SafeSky Systems USA joint development agreement point to continued investment in next-generation Ethernet, counter-UAS, and unmanned systems integration.

Name

Aeronix

Legal name

Aeronix, Inc.

Website

https://aeronix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aeronix is a U.S. defense technology company designing rugged Ethernet switches, VMF tactical data links, software-defined radios, NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions, and electronic support measures for the DoD, allied militaries, and defense prime integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Military Aerospace Communications, Datalinks & Networking (IMABAMAK)

Keywords

• Tactical data links
• Rugged ethernet switches
• Defense communications systems
• Electronic support measures
• Cryptographic solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware Sales: Sale of ruggedized networking equipment including Ethernet switches, routers, software-defined radios, and tactical data link modems to defense and aerospace customers
2. Engineering Services: Advanced engineering services including rapid prototyping, electronic system design, embedded software, space electronics, signal processing, and military standard development
3. Software Solutions: Licensing and support of software products including WinIDM, mobileIDM, LinIDM, VMF Intelligent Parser, and tactical data link software
4. Cryptographic Products: High-assurance cryptographic solutions including Type 1 secure systems, reprogrammable key management, and crypto control for defense missions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aeronix designs, develops, and manufactures ruggedized defense electronics spanning Gigabit Ethernet switches and routers, tactical data links and software modems, software-defined radios, Type 1 cryptographic subsystems, and electronic support measure (ESM) products. The company sells these directly to U.S. Department of Defense agencies, major defense prime contractors, and allied international defense partners, and complements the product portfolio with custom advanced engineering services covering rapid prototyping, embedded software, signal processing, and military standard development.

Product overview

Aeronix is a defense technology company offering an integrated portfolio of mission-critical products and engineering services for aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors. The portfolio includes: Rugged Ethernet Solutions (AB10GR, AB12R routers; NXT-8, NXT-16, NXT-28, NXT-32, GES-32 switches; GEN2 Ethernet Switch); FireLync Tactical Data Links and Modems (AerIDM hardware modems; CNRI, APIL interfaces; WinIDM, mobileIDM, LinIDM software modems; IDM Workbench, NetworkSim, Protocol Analyzer, Tactical Data Links Studio testing tools; VIP, CAS-PAL message parsers); Radio Communications (EDL Nano, LRDL, VSDR, HSDR software-defined radios); Cryptographic Solutions (Type 1 secure systems, key management, crypto control, modern and legacy algorithms); Electronic Support Measures (Signal Processing Mezzanines, Finder products, Spectrum Scout, DHPOI, LFHPOI); and Advanced Engineering Services. These products work together to deliver C6ISR technologies for battlefield data dominance, secure communications, and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireLync: Tactical data links and modems product line, including VMF/MIL-STD-188-220 solutions for IDM and VMF tactical data link technology supporting F-35, B-52, A-10, and F-16 platforms.
• GES (Gigabit Ethernet Switch)
• Cryptographic Solutions
• DHPOI (Digital High Probability of Intercept)

Products and services

• Airborne 10 Gigabit Router (AB10GR) Ruggedized router providing twenty 10/100/1000 and three 10G ethernet ports for commercial, industrial, and military applications with no forced air or conductive cooling required.
• Airborne 12 Port Router (AB12R) Ruggedized router providing twelve tri-speed ethernet ports based on the widely fielded GEN2 platform, with a powerful processor and switch chip fabric supporting Layer 3 infrastructure.
• GES NXT-8 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Eight-port Ethernet switch designed for compact mission requirements, with eight 10/100/1000 BASE-T copper ports and fully managed Layer 2/3 router capabilities.
• GES NXT-16 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Highly adaptable and reconfigurable 16-port Ethernet switch meeting demands of ground, airborne, and space missions with 16 x 10/100/1000 BASE-T copper ports.
• GES NXT-28 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 28-port Ethernet switch equipped with four 10G ports and twenty-four 1G ports, designed to meet complex mission needs of the F-16.
• GES NXT-32 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 32-port Ethernet switch with eight 10G ports and twenty-four 1G ports, featuring high-performance Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for data-dense, mission-critical military applications.
• GES-32 3U VPX Ethernet Switch SOSA-aligned 3U VPX Ethernet switch delivering 32 high-bandwidth channels for mission-critical embedded systems with the ability to enforce multiple security levels.
• AerIDM and AerIDM-A Improved Data Modems Rugged, small, lightweight, power-efficient improved data modems. AerIDM provides a flexible standalone airborne or vehicular modem, while AerIDM-A meets stringent EMI performance for fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.
• Combat Net Radio Interface (CNRI) Rugged USB-to-radio data port solution for avionics and vehicular installations, providing DaCAS CCB Coordinated Implementation compliant VMF capability for U.S. Air National Guard F-16 aircraft.
• Aeronix Physical Interface Layer (APIL) USB-to-radio data port solution supporting legacy combat net radios with digital sync/serial interface or direct analog ASK/FSK modulation interface.
• mobileIDM VMF software modem for Android, bringing software modem capability to the dismounted warfighter without the need for external modem hardware, built on the WinIDM API.
• WinIDM World's premier VMF-capable software modem, widely adopted by U.S. and international DaCAS tactical applications; DaCAS gold standard for MIL-STD-188-220 interoperability testing.
• LinIDM VMF software modem solution for Linux-based systems on the move, available for customer-specific Linux OS and target processor requirements.
• Tactical Data Links Studio All-in-one environment for testing, visualizing and validating tactical communications across multiple protocols, enabling engineers and operators to decode, generate and simulate complex network traffic.
• IDM Workbench Turnkey host controller of Aeronix IDM products including WinIDM, mobileIDM, LinIDM, and AerIDM, deployable interactively through GUI or programmatically through scripting.
• NetworkSim Windows application providing software simulation of combat net radio networks for testing VMF tactical data links without actual radios, allowing simulation of noisy networks and range conditions.
• Protocol Analyzer Windows software application that fully decodes captured VMF TDL message traffic with summary display and detailed bit-level decoding.
• VMF Intelligent Parser (VIP) VMF message encoder/decoder software library removing complex MIL-STD-6017 VMF parsing mechanics from tactical application developers.
• CAS-PAL Software library enabling tactical application developers to integrate terminal phase CAS VMF messages without knowledge of VMF message encoding/decoding intricacies.
• EDL Nano Data Link Conduction-cooled, small software-defined radio (SDR) providing on-the-move seamless connectivity for IP data, video, and voice for unmanned air, ground and sea platforms.
• Long Range Data Link (LRDL) 1.8-2.4 GHz digital data link with high-power, conduction-cooled, modular design providing control, high-quality video transmission, data security, and adaptive data rates for extended range applications.
• Vehicular Software Defined Radio (VSDR) Advanced software-defined radio architecture with robust multi-channel RF capabilities designed for harsh vehicular conditions.
• Handheld Software Defined Radio (HSDR) Versatile, rugged reprogrammable handheld device for reliable communication at the tactical edge with proven field history.
• Type 1 Secure Systems Design, Development and Test Over 30 years of experience in secure system designs including cryptographic ASICs, red-black separated software-defined radios, and cross-domain gigabit Ethernet switches.
• Reprogrammable Key Management and Crypto Control Solutions running on multiple processors and FPGA logic ensuring proper operation of key management software for high-assurance Type 1 certification.
• Crypto Modern Algorithms Modern cryptographic algorithms for advanced radio waveforms, satellite communications, and modern high-assurance IP encryptors aligned with NSA Cryptographic Modernization program requirements.
• Legacy Radio Cryptographic Algorithms Cryptographic algorithms for legacy radio waveforms, satellite communications, and legacy high-assurance IP encryptors.
• Signal Processing Mezzanines Signal processing mezzanine cards providing full spectrum awareness and intelligence for electronic support systems, combining analog signal conditioning with a common FPGA-based backend.
• Finder Products Multi-band airborne systems detecting, tracking, and identifying pulsed radio and intermediate frequency signals with 2-18 GHz instantaneous bandwidth coverage.
• Spectrum Scout Miniature radar ESM system that automatically identifies pre-programmed RF emitters and catalogs unknown emitters with integrated direction finding for UxS platforms.
• Digital High Probability of Intercept (DHPOI) Advanced technology enabling detection of low probability of intercept (LPI) signals from greater distances through passive detection sensitivity and processing power improvements.
• Low Frequency High Probability Of Intercept (LFHPOI) Counter-UAS capability using advanced signal processing to detect low-frequency spectrum emissions from electric thrust motors and spark ignition systems.
• Advanced Engineering Services Engineering services spanning rapid prototyping, electronic system design, embedded software, space electronics, high-assurance encryption, communication system design, signal processing, and military standard development.

Quantifiable outcome

• GEN2 Ethernet Switch with over a decade of proven airborne performance and thousands of flight hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SafeSky Systems USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Joint Development Agreement (MOU) to collaborate on interoperable unmanned aerial system (UAS) integration and payload deployment capabilities. Aeronix supports development of CLIK-compatible interface solutions and resilient communications frameworks for UAS platforms. The collaboration focuses on SWaP optimization and mission-ready capabilities for defense operational requirements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division supplies rugged modular avionics, network switches, and tactical communications subsystems for military platforms — directly overlapping Aeronix's rugged Ethernet and avionics computing product lines.
• Mercury Systems: Mercury provides rugged embedded computing and secure sensor processing for defense applications, competing with Aeronix in avionics computing, secure Ethernet switching, and SOSA-aligned module design.
• Abaco Systems (AMETEK): Abaco Systems (now part of AMETEK) supplies rugged embedded computing and networking modules for aerospace and defense, directly comparable to Aeronix's GES and 3U VPX switch offerings.
• Crystal Group: Crystal Group manufactures rugged servers, switches, and networking hardware for defense and aerospace applications, competing with Aeronix in the rugged Ethernet solutions segment.
• Spectranetix: Spectranetix develops multi-function RF, EW, and tactical communications subsystems for defense — comparable in size and mission to Aeronix, with overlap in ruggedized tactical RF products.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a large-scale defense prime with overlapping tactical communications, software-defined radios, and electronic warfare capabilities that overlap Aeronix's SDR and ESM portfolios as part of a broader portfolio.
• Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS provides advanced defense electronics, secure communications, and tactical networking across multiple domains, with overlap in rugged networking and tactical data link subsystems.
• General Dynamics Mission Systems: General Dynamics Mission Systems delivers tactical communications, networking, and cryptographic solutions across U.S. military programs, broadly comparable to Aeronix's C6ISR portfolio at much greater scale.
• Viasat: Viasat's defense segment provides tactical satellite communications, data links, and secure networking — broadly comparable to Aeronix's tactical data links and radio communications products at significantly larger scale.
• Ultra Electronics (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions): Ultra Electronics / Cobham AES delivers rugged communications, electronic warfare, and sonar systems for naval and aerospace defense, with adjacent overlap in tactical data links and rugged networking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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