Dec 18, 2025 12:21 PM
XCM3-Space is a software-defined radio with built-in security, operates across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously, and operates in Low Earth Orbit.
Leonardo DRS has successfully completed the first on-orbit test of a new software-defined radio (SDR) designed to secure US military satellite data at the tactical edge.
The eXtended Crypto Module3-Space (XCM3-Space) is a multi-channel SDR featuring integrated, built-in security.
Operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) aboard a Proteus Mercury satellite launched in late November, the system reportedly met all primary test objectives.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Breakthrough Satellite Tech Clears First Real-World Test
Satellite•United States•technology•US military•satellite communication•Space Missile Interception•space weaponization
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