Rostock, Germany – February 24, 2026 FLANQ, a German manufacturer of autonomous maritime platforms, and DTC Communications, a leading supplier of secure communications systems, today announced a strategic cooperation to market advanced marine tactical radios for maritime security and defence applications across Europe.
The cooperation will focus on pairing DTC’s low-SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) communications technology communications technology into FLANQ’s family of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to enable resilient, encrypted command-and-control (C2) links for a wide range of naval missions.
By combining FLANQ’s autonomous maritime platforms with DTC’s proven tactical communications solutions, the partnership aims to deliver next-generation mission capabilities for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) protection, patrol and interdiction, and joint force interoperability.
The integrated solution will enable operators to securely task, control and monitor FLANQ’s USVs in real-time across contested maritime environments, ensuring reliable connectivity even in Electromagnetic (EM) contested or denied environments.
Key capabilities and outcomes:
• Secure, encrypted C2 links for surface and littoral operations
• High-bandwidth, low-latency communications for sensor and video feeds
• Interoperability with NATO and partner nation command systems
• Extended operational range for fully autonomous and remotely controlled missions
• Resilience against jamming and interception in hostile environments
Jannik Sauer, Chief Technical Officer at FLANQ (pictured left), said: “Reliable command and control is fundamental to any uncrewed platform in the modern battlespace – whether that’s in the air, land or sea surface. With DTC Communications, we are integrating a robust, secure communications backbone into our USV fleet, ensuring that our users can maintain control, share intelligence, and execute missions with confidence.”
Chris Fulthorpe, Strategic Account Manager at DTC Communications, added: “Our tactical communications solutions have been field-proven in some of the most challenging operational environments. Partnering with FLANQ allows us to extend those capabilities to the maritime domain, ensuring that unmanned surface platforms remain securely connected and mission-effective in any scenario.”
About FLANQ
Headquartered in Germany, FLANQ delivers integrated maritime defence solutions, with a focus on autonomous surface platforms, sensor fusion, and rapidly deployed critical infrastructure security systems.
About DTC Communications
DTC, a Codan Company, is a global leader in mission-critical communications, delivering secure, resilient voice and data solutions in over 150 countries. Our advanced BluSDR radios, high-performance MANET systems, and MeshUltra™ high-bandwidth mesh networking technologies provide assured connectivity, real-time situational awareness, and tactical advantage in the world’s most demanding and contested environments.
Engineered for the tactical edge, DTC solutions enable rapid deployment, seamless interoperability, and secure data exchange across land, air, and sea domains. Designed to perform in electronically contested and infrastructure-denied environments, our technologies ensure continuous, mission-critical communications when operational success depends on absolute reliability.
Media Contacts:
FLANQ
external-d.brown@flanqdefence.com
David Brown
+44 7774 178736
DTC Communications
Emily.MacPherson@domotactical.com
+1 (902) 402-8303
