NEMACS (Networked Multipoint Array Communications System) is Rohde & Schwarz’ directional, multi‑link combat‑cloud solution engineered to keep crewed and uncrewed assets connected across air, land, sea and space—even in the most contested electromagnetic environments.
A new backbone for crewed‑uncrewed teaming
As modern combat architectures increasingly rely on a mix of crewed platforms and autonomous systems, and legacy and next generation platforms, secure, high‑capacity networking has become mission‑critical. NEMACS responds to this need with an integrated communications suite that combines directional data links across C‑Band, Ku‑Band and SATCOM, alongside others, with an advanced Communication Management Suite. The result is a resilient, multi‑link mesh that routes around interference, minimizes detectability (low‑probability‑of‑detection/interception – LPD/LPI), and preserves real‑time data flow with no single point of failure.
Resilience when it matters most
NEMACS is designed to maintain throughput and integrity even under heavy jamming and sensing pressure. By fusing directional antennas and multi‑path routing, the system can sustain high‑resolution sensor sharing, targeting feeds and command data across distributed force elements. That capability ensures that commanders and crews retain the situational awareness needed to make faster, better‑informed decisions in dynamic, contested environments.
Operational benefits in plain terms
- High‑throughput, low‑latency links keep sensor and video streams synchronized across platforms.
- Multi‑link architecture enables automatic rerouting around interference or signal degradation.
- Directional, stealthy transmissions reduce the risk of detection and interception.
- Scalable network management supports diverse platforms, from tactical UAVs and fighters to ships and ground units, enabling enhanced connectivity in the combat cloud.
An operational scenario
NEMACS serves as the network linking all carrier sensor platforms, aircraft, UAVs, ships and ground sensors, which in turn feed their aggregated data into higher‑level command and analytics systems. In practice, this means a naval vessel’s radar contact, multiple UAV electro‑optical feeds and a fighter’s targeting picture are instantly combined into a single, coherent sensor picture that is available to every authorized node in the combat cloud.
Operating over directional C‑Band, Ku‑Band and SATCOM links, managed by the Communication Management Suite, NEMACS routes around local interference and preserves LPD/LPI characteristics to keep the flow covert and continuous. For example, in a heavily jammed maritime corridor a ship can stream high‑resolution radar and video to nearby crewed and uncrewed aircraft via stealthy, multi‑path links. Those airborne assets fuse the data with their own sensors, coordinate targeting and task, e.g. a UCAV, while relay drones maintain the data highway for battle‑damage assessment and post‑strike intelligence. The result is a resilient, end‑to‑end combat cloud that shortens decision cycles, increases survivability and ensures mission continuity even in the most contested electromagnetic environments.
Industry perspective
NEMACS demonstrates Rohde & Schwarz’ commitment to providing the armed forces of today and tomorrow with a communication backbone that is as agile and resilient as the platforms it connects. By fusing directional technology with a flexible, multi‑domain architecture, we enable commanders to maintain decision advantage even when the spectrum is under attack.
In the operational environment, crewed‑uncrewed teaming is no longer optional, it is essential. Rohde & Schwarz’ solution gives the confidence that data links will survive aggressive electromagnetic‑attack environments, keeping assets coordinated and missions on schedule.”
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