Military & Defense
At Ground Control, we specialize in IoT and tracking capabilities. If you need to keep track of your assets – people, trucks, ships etc. – we offer robust, secure, and low power solutions. If you’re using unmanned technology, we have solutions for piloting drones BVLOS, and retrieving their data in real time.
We are a trusted partner for military organizations across the globe, with over 20 years’ experience in delivering reliable connectivity in remote locations.
Improving Operational Outcomes with Satellite Connectivity
Truly Global Coverage
If you can’t rely on cellular, you can rely on Ground Control. The satellite networks we work with provide coverage even in the most remote parts of the globe, ensuring you remain connected.
Secure Data Transmission
Our basic level of data security meets most government and military security standards, but can be easily upgraded with data encryption, and a private VPN from our data center to your server.
Rugged Tough Devices
We have 20 years’ experience in delivering robust, reliable devices. From IP68 ingress ratings through to a 12 month battery life for our handheld RockSTAR, our devices can be relied upon.
Real Time Situational Awareness
We can connect your remote devices to give you a 360 degree view of your assets – including security camera footage, drone surveillance, biometric data from soldiers, and location data from your fleet.
Recommended Devices
Tracking & Paging
RockSTAR Burst allows one-way messages to be reliably delivered anywhere in the world in close to real-time. With zero RF footprint and secure message encryption, it’s particularly well suited for covert teams.
The ‘original’ RockSTAR offers the same highly ruggedized form factor, but is a full two-way tracking and messaging device, used by soldiers on exercise for emergency communication with base.
Assured Positioning (A-PNT)
In conflict zones and contested environments, GPS isn’t guaranteed. RockBLOCK APNT and RockFLEET Assured deliver resilient positioning using Iridium PNT, a one way signal broadcast by Iridium’s satellite constellation at around 1,000x the strength of GPS/GNSS, providing trusted location data even when GNSS is disrupted.
RockBLOCK APNT is a compact module designed for integration across defense platforms, while RockFLEET Assured packages the same A-PNT capability in a marine ready above-deck terminal for vessel deployments. Both are built for harsh conditions, with IP67 protection for dust and waterproofing and flexible mounting options for vehicles or maritime use.
Drone Command
For simple command and control applications, RockBLOCK 9603 has proven itself over and over again, and is used by drone manufacturers all over the world.
For more complex operations, including live data transmission and piloting Beyond Visual Line of Sight, check out the RockREMOTE Mini OEM, which is capable of communicating in close to real-time using IP.
Remote Surveillance
RockREMOTE Rugged with Videosoft allows you to connect your smart camera via USB or IP, and experience cost-effective video transfer. For remote 24-7 security, protection or enhanced video recording.
Alternatively, transmit compressed images through RockREMOTE Mini.
Asset Management
To accommodate the wide range of assets that can be tracked, we offer a wide range of asset trackers. The Rock trackers leverage the Iridium satellite constellation, giving them global coverage and very low latency.
The Globalstar devices are less feature-rich, but rugged tough and very affordable – ideal for mass deployments.
The Orbcomm tracker uses the Viasat satellite network, and has proven very easy to integrate with telemetry sensors.
How Are Ground Control’s Military Satellite Solutions Used?
Remote Surveillance
RockREMOTE Rugged allows you to transmit video from extremely remote locations. This could be used to permit access to restricted facilities, to monitor large areas for unauthorized visitors, and to observe border crossings.
Transmit Biometrics
If your soldiers are equipped with biometer sensors, you can use our tracking and monitoring devices to transmit data such as heart rate and temperature from anywhere on the globe with a clear view of the sky.
Tracking & Two Way Comms
Our rugged tough devices are ideal for military deployments, with 12 months+ battery life and extremely secure data delivery. Use the device for communication or Bluetooth to message from a smartphone.
Covert Paging
Our RockSTAR Burst device allows one-way messages to be reliably delivered anywhere in the world, in close to real-time. With zero RF footprint and secure message encryption, it’s well suited for military applications.
Asset Tracking
Real-time, global tracking of military equipment, people, vessels and vehicles. Receive alerts and increase tracking frequency when assets move out of predefined routes, or move into high-risk areas. Highly secure.
Fleet Telemetry
Our satellite-enabled tracking and monitoring devices allow you to transmit telemetry data including fuel, temperature, tire wear etc. from any location with a clear view of the sky. Wired and wireless device options.
Pilot and Receive Data from USVs
Transmit compressed video and images in real-time, plus other sensor data such as sonar, transducers, hydrophones, temperature etc. You can also send simple commands to the vessel, or pilot the vessel BVLOS.
Command and Control Drones
Our LEO, low latency satellite modems enable UAV operators to send simple commands (go to the nearest rally point; go home; terminate flight); Pilot BVLOS; transmit condensed video and/or photos from a tail camera.
Supporting Defense Organizations
Ground Control facilitates thousands of global organizations’ remote, satellite communication needs. From the Naval Surface Warfare Center, to the US Coast Guard, to the Marine Corps Community Services.
We’re proud to support defense and government organizations with the highest service, straight forward procurement and around the clock support. Contact the team today to learn how our solutions are evolving with the defense sector.