What tacticom usa does

Tacticom USA is a privately held, veteran-owned small business founded in 1981 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, that designs, manufactures, and supplies military ground tactical communications equipment. The company's product portfolio spans eight categories: antenna equipment (portable and vehicular whip antennas, bases, matching units, and field-erectable kits), vehicle communication systems (AN/VIC-1 amplifiers and control boxes), telephone and wire communication equipment (field telephones, switchboards, wire management, and cable assemblies), radio communication equipment (man-pack and vehicular receivers, transmitters, amplifier power supplies, and transient suppressors), audio accessories (combat helmets, headsets, handsets, microphones, and loudspeakers), military-specification connectors (audio, intermediate power, multipurpose, and telephone), connector caps (metal, plastic, and rubber), and bag/radio harness products. All products are engineered to specific MIL specifications including MIL-DTL-55116, MIL-DTL-55243, MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-C-10544, MIL-DTL-55181, and MIL-DTL-26486.

The company operates a direct, quote-based sales model targeting U.S. military and defense industry customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers submit inquiries through the website (tacticomusa.com) for product information, pricing, product literature, product repair, and custom product development requests. The business generates revenue from three streams: hardware sales (one-time purchases of standard and modified catalog items), product repair services through its value-added division, and custom product development including modified standard units and custom cable assemblies. David Buchanan serves as President. Export sales to non-U.S. end users require formal permission from the U.S. Department of Defense Trade Controls (DTC).

The company maintains a substantial inventory of thousands of items to support urgent delivery requirements typical of military field procurement, and positions itself on domain specialization, MIL-spec compliance, veteran ownership, and value-added services such as custom cable assembly production and equipment repair. No external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, patents, awards, or partnerships are disclosed in available sources.

Name

tacticom usa

Legal name

Tacticom USA

Website

https://tacticomusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tacticom USA is a veteran-owned small business founded in 1981 in Camarillo, California, that designs, manufactures, and supplies MIL-specification military ground tactical communications equipment — antennas, connectors, radio and vehicle systems, and audio accessories — directly to the U.S. Department of Defense and defense industry customers on a quote-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Tactical Communications Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Operations & Force Readiness (BPAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Military tactical communications
• Ground radio equipment
• Defense communication accessories
• Military specification connectors
• Tactical vehicle intercoms

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of military ground tactical communication equipment including antennas, vehicle communication systems, radio equipment, connectors, connector caps, audio accessories, and bag/radio harnesses. Products include both standard military-spec items and modified versions to customer specifications.
2. Product Repair Services: Repair services for military communication equipment through Tacticom's value-added services division.
3. Custom Product Development: Development and manufacturing of modified versions of standard units and custom cable assemblies to meet specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Tacticom USA designs, manufactures, and supplies military ground tactical communications equipment, including antennas, vehicle communication systems, radio communication equipment, telephone/wire communication equipment, audio accessories, military-specification connectors, connector caps, and bag/radio harnesses. The company also offers value-added services such as custom cable assembly production, modified standard units, and product repair for military-specification equipment.

Product overview

Tacticom USA is a veteran-owned small business that has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying military ground tactical communications equipment since 1981. The company operates as a specialized catalog of accessories, components, and connectors for military man-pack radios, vehicular radios, and telephone equipment. The product portfolio consists of eight main categories: Antenna Equipment (portable and vehicular antenna systems including whip antennas, bases, matching units, and kits); Vehicle Communication Systems (AN/VIC-1 amplifiers and control boxes); Telephone/Wire Communication Equipment (field telephones, switchboards, wire management, and cable assemblies); Radio Communication Equipment (man-pack and vehicular transceivers and amplifiers); Audio Accessories (combat helmets, headsets, handsets, and microphones); Connectors (military-specification audio, power, and multipurpose circular connectors); Connector Caps (protective dust caps in metal, plastic, and rubber); and Bag/Radio Harness (carrying cases and pack frames for portable radio systems). The company maintains substantial inventory to meet urgent delivery needs and offers value-added services including custom cable assemblies and product repair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Company operational since 1981 providing uninterrupted supply of military communication equipment

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Glenair: Glenair manufactures military-specification circular connectors, cable assemblies, and accessories for defense applications. Direct product overlap with Tacticom's connector and cable assembly offerings in MIL-spec communications accessories.
• Comrod: Comrod manufactures tactical antennas, mast systems, and RF accessories for military radio communications. Directly comparable to Tacticom's antenna equipment product line for portable and vehicular military radios.
• Antenna Products: Antenna Products designs and manufactures tactical and fixed-station antennas for defense and government customers. Comparable niche focus on military antenna systems serving similar DoD end users.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major prime contractor for tactical military radios, vehicular intercoms (AN/VIC-1 lineage), and integrated defense communications systems. Same end customer base (U.S. DoD) and overlapping product categories but at significantly larger scale.
• Thales Defense & Security: Thales designs and supplies tactical military communications equipment, radios, and intercom systems globally. Overlaps with Tacticom's vehicular and man-pack radio accessory portfolio but at prime-contractor scale.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is a global manufacturer of military-specification connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems. Direct product overlap with Tacticom's MIL-spec circular connectors but as part of a much broader commercial portfolio.
• Ultra Electronics: Ultra Electronics supplies tactical communications, sonar, and ruggedized electronic systems for military customers. Comparable in serving ground tactical communications niches but at significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems manufactures ruggedized military electronics, communications systems, and integrated defense platforms. Adjacent overlap with Tacticom's ruggedized communications component offerings but at prime-contractor scale.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics) manufactures military-specification connectors, cables, and ruggedized electronic components. Direct product overlap with Tacticom's connector offering but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems produces tactical communications, radios, and C4I systems for military customers globally. Adjacent overlap with Tacticom's ground tactical communications accessory portfolio but at much larger integrated-systems scale.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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