FLANQ and DTC Form Strategic Cooperation to Deliver Secure C2 for Autonomous Naval Missions

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.”