mmWave communications platform strengthens secure identification of friendly drones in electronic warfare environments
Peraso (PRSO) has announced that its advanced 60 GHz millimeter-wave semiconductor technology will play a key role in a new military drone identification system developed by Israeli defense contractor InTACT. The platform is designed to operate in highly contested electronic warfare environments where secure and reliable communication is critical.
The system uses an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) architecture that enables drones and ground forces to securely authenticate one another in real time. As unmanned aerial systems become increasingly common in modern warfare, distinguishing between friendly and hostile drones has become a growing operational challenge.
At the core of the system are beamforming wireless transceivers developed by Peraso Inc.. These components operate in the 60 GHz millimeter-wave spectrum, allowing for highly directional communications links with low power consumption and a reduced probability of detection or interception.
Military planners have increasingly described modern battlefields as having a “cluttered sky,” where reconnaissance, logistics, strike, and electronic warfare drones operate simultaneously. In such environments, rapid and accurate identification is essential to prevent friendly-fire incidents and maintain coordination between manned and unmanned forces.
Peraso’s mmWave technology helps address this challenge by enabling secure communication channels that are difficult for adversaries to detect or jam. The directional beamforming capability focuses signals toward intended recipients rather than broadcasting widely, improving both operational security and reliability.
According to Peraso CEO Ron Glibbery, the rapid proliferation of drones has made secure identification systems a necessity for modern militaries. The company’s technology provides a communications backbone capable of supporting advanced identification systems in dense electronic warfare scenarios.
The platform developed by InTACT is designed to support infantry units, command systems, and counter-drone defenses by allowing them to instantly determine whether aerial platforms are friendly or hostile.
Key advantages of the system include highly directional communications, low probability of interception, efficient power consumption for battery-powered devices, and compact integration suitable for both drones and soldier-carried equipment.
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