{"id":25162,"date":"2026-06-23T22:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=e8a8da556b1ff367ef5b265d88780529"},"modified":"2026-06-23T22:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:42:00","slug":"thales-secures-significant-u-s-army-locoda-radio-order-following-rapid-development-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=25162","title":{"rendered":"Thales Secures Significant U.S. Army LOCODA Radio Order Following Rapid Development Push"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nThe U.S. Army has selected the Thales Radio Adaptable Transport (RAT) to support the Service\u2019s Low Cost Data Architecture (LOCODA) tactical communications transformation effort.<\/li>\n<li>\nRapidly developed and production ready, LOCODA RAT delivers scalable, modular, multi-transport voice and data connectivity designed to support evolving operational requirements across current and future mounted platforms.<\/li>\n<li>\nBuilt on a commercial-off-the-shelf and non-developmental item approach, LOCODA RAT scales production, supports continuous upgrades, and reduces integration complexity and lifecycle costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delivering capability at mission speed, Thales subsidiary, Thales Defense &amp; Security, Inc. (TDSI), has secured an order for up to 5,000 Low Cost Data Architecture (LOCODA) Radio Adaptable Transport (RAT) platforms. The Thales RAT solution, which was conceived, developed and field-ready less than four months, modernizes voice and data communications and integrates effortlessly into radio mounts across all current and future U.S. Army vehicle platforms.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/2837677\/5\/Thales_Radio_Adaptable_Transport_%28c%29Thales.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/2837677\/22\/Thales_Radio_Adaptable_Transport_%28c%29Thales.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/2837677\/5\/Thales_Radio_Adaptable_Transport_%28c%29Thales.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/2837677\/21\/Thales_Radio_Adaptable_Transport_%28c%29Thales.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/838764\/5\/Thales_Logo_RGB_Purpose_2020.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/838764\/22\/Thales_Logo_RGB_Purpose_2020.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/838764\/5\/Thales_Logo_RGB_Purpose_2020.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260623043996\/en\/838764\/21\/Thales_Logo_RGB_Purpose_2020.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nThe LOCODA RAT platform provides soldiers with a reliable, adaptable communications capability they can depend on across any mission and environment. By reusing existing vehicle radio mounts and supporting a wide range of radios and mission modules, it reduces setup time and simplifies integration in the field. Soldiers gain secure, flexible voice and data connectivity that scales with their needs, with a system that can be quickly updated to keep pace with evolving threats and mission demands.<\/p><p>\n<i>\u201cThe Army doesn\u2019t have time to wait for capability, and with the Thales LOCODA RAT solution, they didn\u2019t have to,\u201d<\/i> said <b>Gary Kidwell, Vice President of Communications Systems, TDSI<\/b>. <i>\u201cIn less than four months, we moved from concept to field-ready, providing a reliable, adaptable communications capability. This is about giving warfighters immediate access to secure, flexible voice and data connectivity that can adapt as quickly as the missions and the threat.\u201d<\/i><\/p><p>\nDesigned using a COTS and NDI approach, LOCODA RAT enables scalable production and continuous capability growth while reducing integration complexity and lifecycle costs.<\/p><p>\nSupporting single-channel, multi-channel, and multi-transport operational modes, the Thales LOCODA RAT is designed with standardized vehicle and radio interfaces for power, GPS, audio, and data connectivity. Additional capabilities include third-party system integration, intercom functionality, multi-vendor compatibility across TSM radios and AES-256 encryption security.<\/p><p>\nUtilizing the TrellisWare (TSM\u2122) MANET waveform, LOCODA RAT provides the security of Sensitive But Unclassified \u2013 Encrypted (SBU-E) voice and data communications while supporting both wideband and narrowband radio waveforms. Its modular architecture enables simultaneous embedding of additional radios, amplifiers, and mission modules to extend communication range and expand transport options.<\/p><p>\nThis order supports the Army\u2019s broader effort to modernize tactical communications infrastructure with agile, mission-adaptable solutions capable of supporting distributed operations across increasingly contested environments.<\/p><table cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"bwtablemarginb bwblockalignl bwwidth100\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bwvertalignt bwtopsingle bwsinglebottom bwleftsingle bwrightsingle bwpadl0 bwwidth100 bwrowaltcolor1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n<b>About Thales<\/b><\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\nThales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber &amp; Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.<\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\nThe Group allocates \u20ac4.5 billion per year in Research &amp; Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies. Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of \u20ac22.1 billion.<\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\nRecent images of Thales and its Defense, Aerospace and Cyber &amp; Digital activities can be found on the Thales Media Library (<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedialibrary.thalesgroup.com%2Fportals%2Fuotw97dr%2FTHALESMediaLibrary&amp;esheet=54559089&amp;newsitemid=20260623043996&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fmedialibrary.thalesgroup.com%2Fportals%2Fuotw97dr%2FTHALESMediaLibrary&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8e2da0389305e132be071c3a68589e58\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/medialibrary.thalesgroup.com\/portals\/uotw97dr\/THALESMediaLibrary<\/a>). For any specific requests, please contact the Media Relations team.<\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\n<b>About Thales in the U.S.<\/b><\/p><p class=\"bwcellpmargin\">\nFor more than a century, Thales has delivered proven, trusted and secure solutions to customers across the United States. The company brings a strong national footprint and a deeply skilled workforce dedicated to anticipating and exceeding customer needs. Backed by extensive manufacturing capabilities, Thales works closely with customers and local industries to solve complex challenges for every operational environment.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table><p>\n<b>PLEASE VISIT\n<br\/><\/b>Thales Group\n<br\/><a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thalesgroup.com%2Fen%2Fsearch-medias%2Fhd-images&amp;esheet=54559089&amp;newsitemid=20260623043996&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Download+HD+photos&amp;index=2&amp;md5=b8a2836a53c51768ce2e573d58d02f6c\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Download HD photos<\/a><\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>PRESS<\/b><\/p><p>\n<b>Thales, Media Relations<\/b><br\/><b>Thales Defense &amp; Security, Inc.<\/b><br\/>Paul D. 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