Enhancing Battlefield Communication with WAVE Tactical
In modern joint and coalition operations, seamless communication across multiple domains, networks, and devices is a mission-critical necessity. Warfighters, commanders, and intelligence teams need instant, secure, and interoperable communication, regardless of geographic or operational constraints.
Motorola Solutions’ WAVE Tactical is a software-based, device-agnostic communications platform that extends Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) by integrating radios, telephones, PCs, and smart devices into a unified, secure network. With deep interoperability across U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and allied systems, WAVE Tactical enables forces to plan, synchronize, and execute missions efficiently across any network or device.
As a trusted Motorola Solutions partner, MCA delivers WAVE Tactical as a turnkey solution for defense agencies seeking secure, real-time voice, data, and situational awareness capabilities.
What is WAVE Tactical?
WAVE Tactical is a mission-critical communication solution that extends land, air, sea, and space-based radio networks to PCs, smartphones, SATCOM, and broadband IP-based devices. This secure, software-based platform ensures that military personnel and allied forces can communicate in real-time, regardless of device type, operational domain, or geographic location.
With its advanced telephony integration, WAVE Tactical allows personnel to dial into DSN-protected channels, enabling seamless coordination between radio and non-radio users. Additionally, it enables rapid command and control (C2) establishment with its secure satellite and RF network interoperability.
Who Needs WAVE Tactical?
WAVE Tactical is designed for military and defense organizations. It enables secure, multi-domain communication across joint forces, command centers, and coalition allies.
Joint Task Force (JTF) and Special Operations Command (SOCOM): Establish multi-domain interoperability between SATCOM, tactical radios, and command HQ.
Expeditionary and Forward-Deployed Units: Instantly deploy communications in austere or denied environments.
Aerospace and Defense Intelligence: Secure classified voice and data transmission using NSA-compliant encryption.
Coalition and Partner Nations: Achieve cross-force operability for joint operations without requiring standardized hardware.
Homeland Security and Disaster Response: Connect federal, state, and local agencies to interoperate securely in crisis situations.
With WAVE Tactical, forces eliminate communication silos and achieve total situational awareness in even the most disconnected operational theaters.
Key Benefits of WAVE Tactical
Any Device, Any Network, Complete Interoperability
- Operates seamlessly with tactical radios, air-to-air, air-to-ground, SATCOM, land mobile radios (LMR), smartphones, VoIP phones, and broadcast systems.
- Integrates effortlessly with existing DoD and partner nation communication assets for seamless collaboration.
Secure, Multi-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
- Bridges disparate military networks into a unified, secure communication framework.
- Extends command and control (C2) from headquarters to deployed units, enabling full voice and data connectivity.
Advanced Telephony Integration
- Supports DSN dial-in and conference bridging for seamless radio-to-phone communication.
- Enables secure mission planning and execution coordination across multiple networks.
Secure, Encrypted Voice and Data Transmission
- FIPS 140-2 and AES-256 encryption ensure classified communications remain secure.
- JITC-certified for deployment on Defense Information System Networks (DISN – NIPR and SIPR).
Real-Time Communications Across Global Operations
- Instant push-to-talk (PTT) communication connects military personnel, intelligence teams, and allied forces.
- Satellite backhaul connectivity extends RF networks over long distances for uninterrupted operations.
No Proprietary Hardware Required
- Operates on COTS/GOTS infrastructure, reducing logistical challenges and costs.
- Deploys seamlessly on existing DoD networks and infrastructure without additional procurement hurdles.
Key Features of WAVE Tactical
Powerful Voice and Data Interoperability
- Bridges UHF/VHF tactical radios, SATCOM, VoIP, and LTE devices into a single secure communication framework.
- Provides global, real-time communications between ground, air, and maritime forces.
Advanced Call and Conferencing Capabilities
- Enables instant DSN dial-in access to radio-based push-to-talk (PTT) channels.
- Supports “crash calls” by automatically dialing pre-configured mission-critical users into a secure voice bridge.
Military-Grade Encryption and Compliance
- NSA-compliant encryption (AES-256, FIPS 140-2) ensures secure voice and data transmission.
- JITC-certified for DoD network deployment, including NIPR and SIPR environments.
Multi-Mode WAVE Tactical Clients
- Desktop Communicator: Provides secure PC-based access to all configured radio networks.
- Advanced Desktop Communicator: Offers command-level functions, including multi-network radio integration.
- LEX L11 Secure Mobile Environment: A ruggedized LTE mission device built for secure multi-domain communications.
Extensive Recording and Playback Capabilities
- Records, archives, and replays all WAVE Tactical communications.
- Supports secure, metadata-tagged playback for mission debriefs and intelligence analysis.
Scalable Deployment in Expeditionary Operations
- Deployed via SATCOM, LTE, or RF backhaul, ensuring global force connectivity.
- Supports supernode architecture, allowing deployed WAVE servers to federate seamlessly with HQ systems.
Why MCA is Your Trusted Partner for WAVE Tactical Deployment
As a Platinum-level Motorola Solutions partner, MCA specializes in deploying, integrating, and supporting WAVE Tactical solutions for U.S. defense, coalition forces, and intelligence agencies.
- Certified Deployment and Security Experts: MCA ensures WAVE Tactical is securely implemented on DoD networks.
- End-to-End Mission Support: MCA provides comprehensive deployment services from system architecture to operator training.
- Seamless Cross-Network Integration: MCA ensures WAVE Tactical integrates with existing SATCOM, RF, and IP-based communication networks.
- 24/7 Technical Support and Mission Assurance: MCA provides ongoing support for critical military operations worldwide.
Whether you need secure tactical voice interoperability, encrypted mission-critical communications, or battlefield-ready command and control solutions, MCA is your trusted WAVE Tactical provider.
About MCA
MCA is one of the largest and most trusted technology integrators in the United States, offering world-class voice, data, and security solutions that enhance the quality, safety, and productivity of customers, operations, and lives.
More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace. As your trusted advisor, we reduce the time and effort needed to research, install, and maintain the right solutions to make your workplace better.
Our team of certified professionals across the United States delivers a full suite of reliable technologies with a service-first approach. The MCA advantage is our extensive service portfolio to support the solution lifecycle from start to finish.
