US Startup Builds a Battlefield Tracker That Doesn't Depend on GPS

A new near-field communication (NFC) tag from US startup Rune Technologies is designed to help troops track personnel, casualties, and supplies across the battlefield without relying on GPS, cloud connectivity, or satellite links.

Called TyrSense, the compact device works with the company’s TyrOS software to log the location and status of personnel or cargo every time the tag is scanned during a handoff.

The system continues operating in denied, degraded, intermittent, or low-bandwidth environments, helping units maintain visibility even when communications are disrupted.

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