Persistent Systems

Persistent Systems develops the Wave Relay mobile ad hoc networking ecosystem for secure, infrastructure-free voice, video and data. Its MPU5 radios and integrated network modules connect personnel, sensors, command systems and unmanned air, ground and maritime platforms.

Facts

Segment: Communications
Country: United States
Founded: 2007
Website: https://www.persistentsystems.com/

Market context

Persistent Systems matters as a communications-layer supplier for field robotics and unmanned systems. Its Wave Relay radios provide mobile mesh networking for platforms that need voice, video, data and situational-awareness links without fixed infrastructure.

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2 commercial events; 2 contract awards; 1 named customer; $87. 5M disclosed obligated value; latest event 2026-03-10

2026-03-10 - Contract award - UK Ministry of Defence selects Wave Relay MANET for Project CAIN - source: persistentsystems.com
2026-02-04 - Contract award - U.S. Army awards Persistent Systems $87.5 million NGC2 prototype contract - U.S. Army - Next-Generation Command and Control prototype - $87.5M obligated - source: prnewswire.com

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Supply

Boston Dynamics - Outbound - Communications - Persistent Systems MPU5 Radio Kit is a Spot communications accessory - source: bostondynamics.com

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Timeline

2026-05-05 - Partnership - AEVEX joins Persistent Systems Wave Relay ecosystem - AEVEX is integrating Wave Relay networking into its Atlas unmanned aircraft and Mako and Mako Lite unmanned surface vessels. The integration is intended to connect air, surface and ground nodes through one mobile ad hoc network. Persistent Systems positioned… - source: persistentsystems.com
2026-03-10 - Contract Award - UK Ministry of Defence selects Wave Relay MANET for Project CAIN - The multi-million-pound contract covers MPU5 radios, Rugged Display and Controller units and dismounted networking kits. Persistent Systems said the equipment will support command, control and situational awareness for 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. The… - source: persistentsystems.com
2026-02-04 - Contract Award - U.S. Army awards Persistent Systems $87.5 million NGC2 prototype contract - Persistent Systems announced an 87.5 million dollar U.S. Army order for MANET devices. The order supports the transport layer for the Next-Generation Command and Control prototype. Persistent said the second order followed a 34 million dollar October… - source: prnewswire.com

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Team

Herbert B. Rubens - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
David Holmer - Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Leslie Hulser - Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy

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Relations

AEVEX - Wave Relay Unmanned Platform Integrator - AEVEX is integrating Persistent Systems Wave Relay networking into Atlas UAS and Mako unmanned surface vessels.

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