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• BLACKTALON Ecosystem is one of the most comprehensive, configurable counter‑UxS systems available today, integrating with multiple vendor-agnostic sensors and effectors.
• To be shown at the World Defense Show, highlighting how it can respond to increasingly complex threats across land, sea and air.

5th February 2026: Radio Frequency (RF) specialist, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), will showcase its BLACKTALON Ecosystem at the World Defense Show (8-12 February 2026, stand H1-E33). The open-architecture counter-UxS system can enable defense and security teams to respond to increasingly complex surface, sub-surface, and above-surface threats across the Middle East.

Designed as a fully configurable, multi-vendor ecosystem, BLACKTALON Ecosystem combines ECS’s operationally proven BLACKTALON counter-UxS capability with a broad network of sensor and effector partners.

To meet evolving threats, operational concepts and budgetary requirements, operators can integrate and adapt multiple technologies, including radar, EO/IR, passive RF, acoustic sensing and electronic attack, without redesigning the entire system. For example, sonar sensors can be easily integrated for use in shallow-water ports or coastal patrols, or added kinetic systems to kill drone threats.   

BLACKTALON Ecosystem’s flexibility is particularly relevant in the Middle East, where there are growing risks to critical national infrastructure, air bases, airports, and strategic sites, including oil and gas facilities. Air base approach paths, low-altitude airspace, and dispersed assets pose challenges that require layered detection, tracking, and defeat capabilities rather than single-vendor solutions.

Graeme Forsyth, counter-UxS Product Manager at ECS, says: “No single provider can own every technology needed to counter today’s UxS threats. BLACKTALON Ecosystem allows operators to integrate best-in-class capabilities, evolve their systems over time and avoid being locked into fixed architectures as threats change.”

“There is fast-growing demand across the Middle East for electronic warfare and counter-UxS capabilities as teams move beyond detection to active defense,” said Mohammed Al Ibrahim, Chairman at DEMCO. “Interoperable systems that can integrate multiple sensors and effectors are becoming essential for protecting air bases, critical infrastructure and national assets against rapidly evolving drone threats.”

At World Defense Show, ECS will showcase a representative BLACKTALON Ecosystem configuration, ECS’s Claw jammer and TCI’s passive RFDF capabilities, including the 953 RF COMINT receiver.

Visit ECS at stand H1-E33, or the GAMI Pavilion H3-B2 at World Defense Show 2026 to learn more about BLACKTALON Ecosystem and ECS’s broader electronic warfare and counter-UxS capabilities.

• ECS Connect redefines airborne communications in support of defense, security, intelligence and emergency services organizations
• The first-of-its-kind solution automates switching between communication protocols to ensure reliability, lower costs, and simplify operations
• Presented for the first time in the Middle East at the World Defense Show from 8-12 February 2026, stand H1-E33.

4th February 2026. Radio frequency (RF) technology specialist Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of the SPX Communication Technologies Group, will introduce its new intelligent data link network manager to the Middle East at World Defense Show (8-12 February 2026, stand H1-E33).

Key capabilities of ECS Connect include:

• Uninterrupted airborne intelligence. With airborne platforms increasingly required to operate across diverse scenarios from border surveillance to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), ECS Connect provides the flexibility and assurance needed to maintain a continuous flow of intelligence data.
• Seamless, secure connectivity. Ensuring access to the most reliable and cost-effective communication protocol, removing the burden of manual link management.
• Automated network SWaP. ECS Connect intelligently switches between COFDM, SATCOM, LTE, Cellular, and MESH networks to ensure uninterrupted and reliable transmission of video, audio, and data between air, land, and sea.
• Optimised channel selection. Evaluating geography and signal strength in real-time to select the best connection, even in the harshest environments.

ECS Connect marks a shift in the company’s evolution from a data link hardware provider to a holistic managed connectivity solutions partner, building on 30 years of delivering reliable RF technology to security and defense organizations in the Middle East and across the globe.

David Robins, Business Development Director for Data Links at ECS, says: “We’re seeing rapidly growing interest in data links across the region driven by a push to modernize military and civilian infrastructure, transition to digital economies, and address evolving security threats. ECS Connect represents a significant step forward in data link technology and the all-important shift from single-solution systems to a smarter, more adaptive approach to airborne and ground-based communication.”

Ludovic Seixo, Sales Manager at expert radiocommunication distributor SORRAC, says: “We’re seeing growing demand for secure, real-time data transfer between air and ground, especially as nations seek to strengthen their situational awareness and border security. ECS Connect will deliver for customers because it brings reliability, flexibility, and automation together to maintain critical communications even in the most demanding operational conditions.”Visit ECS at stand H1-E33 at World Defense Show 2026 to learn more about ECS Connect.

📍 Farnborough | 10-12^th March 2026 | Stand E60

ECS is proud to be exhibiting at Security & Policing 2026, showcasing advanced security and defence solutions, including the very first public demonstration of the new ECS Connect data link network manager.

Designed to enable mission success in complex and contested environments, our latest innovations will be exhibited on Stand E60, including:

• Intelligent Data Links – Secure, resilient communications for real-time intelligence sharing, including the new ECS Connect, which redefines data link intelligence across land, sea, and air
• Counter-UAS – BLACKTALON™ Ecosystem for detecting, tracking, and defeating drone threats
• COMINT – Advanced, deployable systems for communications intelligence
• Digital Interoperability – Including MAGTAB for mission execution and situational awareness.

👉 Visit us at Stand E60 to learn how SPX Communication Technologies is shaping the future of security and defence.

Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of SPX Communication Technologies, has recently announced the launch of ECS Connect – a next-generation Data Link network connectivity manager that’s redefining mission-critical communication across land, sea, and air.

This intelligent Data Link solution automatically switches between multiple communication protocols – including COFDM, SATCOM, LTE, Cellular, and MESH, to ensure uninterrupted, secure, and cost-efficient connectivity in any operational environment.

Intelligent Data Link Management for Seamless Operations

In modern defence and security missions, Data Link reliability can make or break a mission. Operators rely on stable connections to transfer real-time video, audio, and data between platforms, but traditional systems require manual intervention to switch between networks.

ECS Connect eliminates that complexity. By automating Data Link management, it continuously monitors signal strength, geography, and mission conditions to select the best available network, therefore guaranteeing reliable Data Link performance without operator input.

“ECS Connect represents a significant step forward in Data Link technology,” said David Robins, Business Development Director for Data Links at ECS. “We’re enabling customers to move beyond single-solution systems towards a smarter, more adaptive approach to airborne and ground-based communication.”

Flexible Multi-Protocol Data Link Connectivity

Different Data Link systems have distinct advantages. COFDM links (such as ECS’s Evenlode series) provide outstanding robustness but can be limited by ground infrastructure. Satellite and cellular links, while cost-effective, may face reliability challenges in remote or contested environments.

ECS Connect intelligently integrates these protocols, aggregating and managing multiple Data Links simultaneously. It automatically transitions between COFDM, SATCOM, LTE, Cellular, and MESH to maintain continuous Data Link communication, ensuring mission-critical data always reaches its destination.

Enhancing Mission Effectiveness and Reducing Operator Burden

For platforms supporting ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and border security operations, maintaining constant connectivity is vital. ECS Connect acts as a managed Data Link service in the air, freeing pilots and operators from manual network management.

This innovation allows users to focus on mission objectives rather than troubleshooting communication channels – a vital benefit in high-pressure or remote operations.

“ECS Connect will deliver for customers because it brings reliability, flexibility, and automation together to maintain critical Data Link communication even in the most demanding operational conditions,” said Ludovic Seixo, Sales Manager at SORRAC, a leading RF communications distributor.

The Future of Adaptive Data Link Intelligence

Built on ECS’s 30-year heritage in RF technology and secure communication systems, ECS Connect represents a shift from traditional Data Link hardware toward fully integrated managed connectivity solutions.

As defence and security organisations seek enhanced situational awareness and real-time data transfer, ECS Connect provides the adaptive Data Link intelligence needed to meet modern operational demands – wherever the mission takes place.

Key Benefits of ECS Connect

• Automated Data Link switching across COFDM, SATCOM, LTE, Cellular, and MESH
• Reliable multi-domain connectivity for air, land, and sea missions
• Reduced operator workload through intelligent link management
• Enables continuous and secure Data Link communication in all environments
• Cost efficiency via dynamic network prioritisation

About Enterprise Control Systems (ECS)

Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), a trusted name in Data Link technology and RF solutions, has supported defence, security, and public safety organisations for over 30 years. As part of SPX Communication Technologies, ECS continues to innovate with solutions like ECS Connect, driving the future of intelligent Data Link connectivity.

To learn more about ECS Connect and how it can optimise your Data Link performance, please contact us or visit: ECS Connect – SPX Communication Technologies

• Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) launches ECS Connect for better data link intelligence across land, sea, and air.
• First-of-its-kind data link network manager automates switching between communication protocols to ensure reliability, lower costs, and simplify operations.

Wappenham, UK: Radio-frequency (RF) technology specialist Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of SPX Communication Technologies, today announces the launch of ECS Connect.

An intelligent data link network manager, ECS Connect automatically switches between multiple communication protocols, including COFDM, SATCOM, LTE, Cellular, and MESH, ensuring uninterrupted and reliable transmission of video, audio, and data between air, land, and sea.

Designed to meet the growing demand for seamless and secure connectivity in complex mission environments, ECS Connect ensures operators always have access to the most reliable and cost-effective communication channel available without the burden of manual management.

Different communication protocols have their own advantages and limitations. Dedicated COFDM links (ECS Evenlode) offer exceptional robustness and are often the primary transmission bearer, but are limited to the coverage available within the ground infrastructure. While alternatives like satellite or cellular can be more cost-effective, they can be less reliable in contested or remote environments.

ECS Connect solves this by intelligently managing and aggregating multiple networks, automatically switching to the optimal connection based on geography, signal strength, and mission demands.

With airborne platforms increasingly required to operate across diverse scenarios from border surveillance to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), ECS Connect provides the flexibility and assurance needed to maintain a continuous flow of intelligence data. It effectively acts as a managed service in the air, taking over complex link management and reducing pilot burden and the need for additional onboard operators.

“ECS Connect represents a significant step forward in data link technology,” said David Robins, Business Development Director for Data Links at ECS. “We’re enabling customers to move beyond single-solution systems towards a smarter, more adaptive approach to airborne and ground-based communication. ECS Connect is the first step in that journey, delivering the next generation of intelligent, resilient, reliable, any-mission-ready data links.”

“We’re seeing growing demand for secure, real-time data transfer between air and ground, especially as nations seek to strengthen their situational awareness and border security,” commented Ludovic Seixo, Sales Manager at expert radiocommunication distributor SORRAC. “ECS Connect will deliver for customers because it brings reliability, flexibility, and automation together to maintain critical communications even in the most demanding operational conditions.”

Guided by extensive customer feedback and building on ECS’s 30-year heritage of delivering reliable RF technology to defence, security, and public safety organisations, the announcement also marks a shift in ECS’s evolution from a data link hardware provider to a holistic managed connectivity solutions partner.

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The global drone threat is escalating. Once confined to the battlefield, drones and uncrewed air systems (UAS) are now being deployed for sabotage, espionage, smuggling, and disruption across civilian and critical infrastructure domains. Whether interfering with air traffic, conducting hostile surveillance, or creating panic at large-scale events, malicious drone activity poses a growing challenge for governments, defence forces, and public safety authorities worldwide.

A Growing Threat Across Borders

Recent incidents underline the urgency of effective Counter-UAS technology. In the UK, RAF bases and major sporting venues have faced unauthorized drone incursions. At Twickenham Stadium, a drone carrying a political message highlighted the potential for disruption at mass gatherings. In prisons across England and Wales, drone-related incidents surged by 43% in a single year, as criminals exploited technology to bypass security.

Elsewhere in Europe, drone activity has disrupted air travel at Sofia International Airport, raised espionage concerns near critical energy infrastructure in Finland, and forced Romania and Poland to introduce new legislation empowering authorities to disable hostile drones. These incidents reflect a wider reality: drones are inexpensive, widely available, and increasingly difficult to monitor or intercept.

The Role of Counter-UAS Technology

As drones become faster, more mobile, and more advanced, the demand for robust Counter-UAS solutions has never been higher. At SPX Communication Technologies, we are seeing an 80% increase in enquiries across Europe as organisations seek proven, reliable defences.

Our BLACKTALON solution is at the forefront of RF countermeasure technology, detecting, tracking, and neutralising drones by jamming combinations of GNSS, command, control, and telemetry signals. This ensures a decisive response to both commercial and military-grade drones, while safeguarding friendly RF signals.

Counter-UAS solutions must adapt to a wide range of scenarios:

• Critical infrastructure protection – airports, energy facilities, and ports
• National defence – military installations and border security
• Public safety – stadiums, city centres, and large gatherings

Flexibility is key. Effective systems must provide both fixed-site coverage and mobile deployment options, enabling rapid response wherever the threat emerges.

The Importance of Proven Solutions

While new drone defence technologies continue to flood the market, not all solutions are created equal. Authorities face a dilemma: invest in proven, field-tested systems or risk cheaper, unverified alternatives that may fail under pressure. With decades of expertise in RF technology, SPX Communication Technologies delivers trusted, mission-critical solutions that consistently perform in complex operational environments.

Legislative Support Driving Change

Governments across Europe are strengthening legal frameworks to counter the UAS threat. From empowering military and law enforcement personnel to engage hostile drones, to recognising RF jamming as a verified and safe countermeasure, legislative changes are enabling more agile, coordinated defence strategies.

Looking Ahead

As the drone threat continues to evolve, so too must Counter-UAS technology. SPX Communication Technologies is investing in next-generation jamming solutions with greater range, spectral purity, and adaptability. Our commitment is to ensure governments, defence organisations, and public safety authorities are always one step ahead of malicious actors.

Reliable Counter-UAS solutions are no longer optional – they are essential. From protecting national infrastructure to safeguarding public events, proven RF inhibition technology like BLACKTALON is mission critical for countering today’s expanding drone threat.

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