What Stauder Technologies does

Stauder Technologies is a privately held US defense and aerospace company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Saint Peters, Missouri. It builds tactical digital interoperability and Digitally Aided Fires (DAF) software and hardware for US and Allied military forces, with stated active use across Conventional and Special Forces of 24 Allied Nations. The company's core product is JECL® (Joint Effects Coordination Link), a cross-platform middleware suite that translates between tactical protocols including VMF, Link-16, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT), enabling Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) and Digitally Aided Fire Support (DAFS) missions across air, ground, and maritime platforms. A Software Development Kit in C++, C#, and Java allows third-party integrators, including Systematic Software Engineering for SitaWare, to embed JECL® into their own applications.

The product portfolio extends beyond the core middleware to include slimJIM™, a software interface module that enables tactical asset sharing across teams, vehicles, and aircraft; HydeDM™ 302 (NSN 5895-01-664-8386), a form-fit-enhanced function avionics replacement for legacy IDM302 on F-16 aircraft delivering VMF DACAS capability without operational flight program changes; JECLconnect™ Gateway, an OS- and radio-agnostic tactical edge software gateway supporting BYOD/BYOR endpoints; GustoAir™, an Android tablet moving-map application for pilots and ground controllers; and mobileJECL® plugins for APASS, ATAK, and TAKX ecosystems serving US Navy, USMC, and FMS partner nation users. Training solutions include the GustoAir DACAS Trainer, GustoFires Surface Fires Trainer, and SIM-16 Link-16 Training Simulator, designed for environments where live assets are constrained.

Stauder generates revenue through sale and licensing of hardware (HydeDM™ 302 via NSN catalog) and software (JECL®, slimJIM™, mobileJECL® plugins, GustoAir™), one-time licenses for training tools, and software licensing to military customers and third-party integrators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through government procurement and direct sales engagements. The company distributes through direct B2G sales to US and allied procurement offices, the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, and integration as OEM components in partner defense platforms. Regional offices in the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and the UAE support allied force customers in those theaters.

Name

Stauder Technologies

Legal name

Stauder Technologies

Website

https://staudertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stauder Technologies is a privately held US defense and aerospace company founded in 1997 that builds tactical digital interoperability middleware (JECL®) and Digitally Aided Fires software and hardware for US and Allied military forces across 24 nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Tactical Interoperability Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Battlefield Networking, Tactical Data Links & Waveforms (IMABAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aerospace Communications, Datalinks & Networking (IMABAMAK), Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems (IMABAOAL), Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems (IMABAOAD)

Keywords

• Tactical middleware software
• Military interoperability systems
• Defense communication software
• Digital fires solutions
• Avionics hardware upgrades

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Peters

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware and Software Sales: Stauder generates revenue through the sale of tactical communication hardware (like HydeDM™ 302) and software products (JECL®, slimJIM™, GustoAir™) to US and Allied military forces. Products are sold directly to government defense customers through procurement channels.
2. Software Licensing: JECL® middleware is licensed to military customers and third-party integrators (such as Systematic Software Engineering for SitaWare). The company offers an SDK in C++, C#, and Java for third-party integration.
3. Training Solutions: Training tools including GustoAir™ DACAS Trainer, GustoFires™ Surface Fires Trainer, and SIM-16™ Link-16 Training Simulator are sold to military training commands for use in classrooms, ready rooms, and team rooms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Stauder Technologies designs and sells tactical communications and integration solutions for US and Allied military forces, with the JECL® (Joint Effects Coordination Link) middleware platform at the core. Its portfolio includes the slimJIM™ interface module, HydeDM™ 302 avionics hardware for F-16 aircraft, JECLconnect™ Gateway tactical edge software, mobileJECL™ Plugins for Android tactical environments (ATAK, APASS, TAKX), and tablet-based training simulators (GustoAir™ DACAS Trainer, GustoFires™, SIM-16™). These products enable Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS), Digitally Aided Fire Support (DAFS), and real-time tactical messaging across land, sea, and air platforms for 24 Allied Nations.

Product overview

Stauder Technologies is a defense and aerospace company established in 1997, providing tactical communications and integration solutions. The core offering is the JECL® (Joint Effects Coordination Link) middleware platform, which serves as the central interoperability layer enabling seamless communication between legacy and modern military systems. The product portfolio includes the slimJIM™ interface module for peripheral sharing, HydeDM™ 302 avionics hardware for F-16 aircraft upgrades, JECLconnect™ Gateway for tactical edge computing, and GustoAir™ tablet-based DACAS software. Additional mobile plugins include APASS mobileJECL™, ATAK mobileJECL™, and TAKX JECL™ plugins for enhanced mission capabilities. Training solutions include GustoAir™ DACAS Trainer, GustoFires™ Surface Fires Trainer, and SIM-16™ Link-16 Training Simulator. These solutions support US and Allied Forces across 24 nations in air, ground, and sea platforms for digital interoperability and Digitally Aided Fires missions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JECL® (Joint Effects Coordination Link): Middleware software suite providing tactical interoperability and interconnectivity for US and Allied Forces.
• slimJIM™
• HydeDM™ 302
• GustoAir™
• GustoAir™ DACAS Trainer
• GustoFires™
• SIM-16™
• JECLconnect™ Gateway

Products and services

• JECL® (Joint Effects Coordination Link) Core cross-platform middleware providing reliable and interoperable tactical messaging and seamless hardware interconnectivity for US and Allied Forces. Supports VMF, LINK-16, and COT protocols to connect tactical radios, sensors, and devices across air, ground, and sea platforms, with SDK available in C++, C#, and Java for third-party integrator use.
• slimJIM™ Software interface module to JECL® services that enables tactical asset sharing, allowing peripherals to be shared across teams, vehicles, and platforms (land, sea, air) with support for multiple simulation clients including ATAK, APASS, SitaWare, and GustoAir.
• HydeDM™ 302 Form-fit-enhanced function replacement of the legacy IDM302 on F-16 aircraft, delivering advanced DACAS capability with VMF datalink to Group A equipped F-16 aircraft without OFP changes required. Distributed through defense supply chain with assigned NSN 5895-01-664-8386.
• JECLconnect™ Gateway Low SWaP tactical edge software gateway that is OS- and radio-agnostic, turning any tactical computing platform into a datalink sharing and data fusion platform with BYOD/BYOR support.
• GustoAir™ Android tablet-based moving map application for pilots providing enhanced situational awareness with air and ground track data, supporting Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) missions for light attack and CAS aircraft.
• GustoAir™ DACAS Trainer Low-cost, tablet-based training solution supporting the full DACAS mission thread over live and simulated radio communications for JTAC classrooms and squadron ready rooms.
• GustoFires™ Surface Fires Trainer Training simulation for Digitally Aided Fire Support (DAFS), simulating FSCC/FDC, gun batteries, and mortar lines for plot and report of Fire Unit Status and Ammunition in training environments.
• SIM-16™ Link-16 Training Simulator Low-cost, highly flexible, accurate, and reliable Link-16 simulation solution for testing and training DACAS mission planning and situational awareness capabilities.
• APASS mobileJECL™ Plugin Mobile tactical plugin developed for the US Navy Android Precision Assault Strike Suite (APASS) and USMC THS programs, supporting operator missions and tactical hardware integration needs for Navy, Marine Corps, and FMS partner nations.
• ATAK mobileJECL™ Plugin Tactical mobile plugin for Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) that simplifies integration, configuration, and use of tactical radios and sensors, extending DACAS and DAFS mission profile support.
• TAKX JECL® Plugin Tactical mobile plugin for TAKX that extends Mission Support and Common Operating Picture (COP) capabilities for enhanced C2 up and down the echelon, supporting vehicle and dismounted warfighters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Used by Conventional and Special Forces of 24 Allied Nations in training environments and on battlefields
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Systematic Software EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationSystematic Software Engineering has selected Stauder Technologies and JECL® to expand the capabilities of their SitaWare suite of command and control (C2) software. This partnership enables JECL® integration with SitaWare Edge and SitaWare Frontline products, providing enhanced tactical interoperability for C2 operations.
• NAWCAD (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStauder is a trusted partner on the USN APASS (Android Precision Assault Strike Suite) and USMC THS programs. Stauder develops the APASS mobileJECL® Plugin to support operators' missions and tactical hardware integration needs for Navy, Marine Corps, and FMS partner nations.
• TAK.govcoreTechnology or IntegrationStauder provides the ATAK mobileJECL® Plugin and TAKX JECL® Plugin for the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) ecosystem used by warfighters around the world. The plugins extend tactical radio, sensor integration, and mission coordination capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large defense prime with broad tactical communications and datalink portfolio (Link-16, RF, electronic warfare). Comparable as an established supplier of tactical interoperability hardware and software to US and allied forces.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics house with extensive tactical communications, C2, and ATAK-style battlefield software offerings. Comparable as a supplier of integrated tactical interoperability solutions to allied militaries.
• Thales: European defense prime offering tactical communications, datalinks, and C2 systems widely deployed across NATO and allied militaries. Competes in the same coalition interoperability space as Stauder's JECL®-enabled solutions.
• Leonardo DRS: US defense electronics provider of tactical communications, networking, and avionics subsystems, including IDM-equivalent capabilities for airborne platforms. Directly comparable in the airborne tactical datalink upgrade space.
• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Provides tactical networking, mission processing, and datalink solutions to defense customers including modular communications and processing hardware similar in concept to HydeDM™.

Emerging players

• Redcom Laboratories: Specialized supplier of tactical communications interoperability solutions (e.g., bridging disparate radios and networks). Comparable niche focus on stitching together legacy and modern tactical communication systems.
• Persistent Systems (Tactical Communications): Provider of tactical mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) and MPU5 radios widely used in allied tactical networks. Comparable as an interoperability-focused supplier enabling data sharing among disparate tactical platforms.

Regional players

• ASELSAN: Turkish defense electronics firm supplying tactical radios, datalinks, and C2 systems to NATO and allied customers. Comparable as a regional supplier of tactical interoperability hardware and software for coalition operations.

Direct peers

• Systematic Software Engineering: Danish defense software firm and partner that integrates JECL® into its SitaWare C2 suite. Directly comparable as a tactical C2 and interoperability software provider serving NATO and allied forces.

Others

• Ata Türk Defence (Turkish Aerospace Industries / TAI): Aerospace manufacturer of F-16 modernization and upgrade programs (including F-16 avionics refreshes relevant to HydeDM™ integration). Adjacent as an ecosystem participant in the same airborne platform upgrade market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/staudertech
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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