Ukrainian manufacturer HIMERA, which specializes in creating secure communication systems, has attracted over $2.5 million in investments. This is an important milestone for the Ukrainian Defense Tech segment, as the company is moving from combat testing to scaling up production.
“HIMERA has gone from engineering solutions and testing in combat conditions to the stage of confident scaling. New funding allows the team to grow even faster and create solutions that are already being used by Ukrainian units,” said First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
🛰️ Why is communication from HIMERA important?
HIMERA systems are designed specifically for modern warfare conditions, where electronic warfare (EW) is prevalent. Key product features:
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Resistance to electronic warfare. Use of technologies that make it difficult to detect and suppress signals.
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Low probability of interception. Secure data transfer protocols that are critical for managing departments.
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Real combat experience. Solutions were developed and refined based on direct feedback from Ukrainian military personnel.
🚀 What will the investments be used for?
The funds raised ($2.5+ million) will be directed toward two key areas:
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Technology development in Ukraine:
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Accelerating the development of new solutions.
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Increased stability and coverage.
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Scaling up production to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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International expansion:
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Execution of existing contracts in Europe and the USA.
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Entering new global defense communications markets.
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HIMERA radio stations
HIMERA radio stations are a unique example of how civilian technologies are being adapted to the needs of modern high-tech warfare. They are referred to as “digital guerrilla communications” because they offer a secure communication channel at a price significantly lower than NATO military standards (such as Harris or Motorola).
At the same time, they effectively replace cheap Chinese Baofeng radios, which are easy to eavesdrop on and jam. This is a mass solution that provides secure communications for every link in the chain, from individual soldiers to entire units.
🛠 Technical features and advantages of HIMERA radios
The key idea behind HIMERA is to be invisible to enemy electronic intelligence (ELINT) systems.
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FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology: the radio uses pseudo-random frequency hopping. It “jumps” between frequencies at a speed that prevents enemy electronic warfare systems from easily detecting the signal or effectively jamming it.
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Frequency range: operates within 902–928 MHz. This allows the signal to pass through obstacles (buildings, forests) well, unlike higher frequencies of 2.4 GHz.
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Low Probability of Detection (LPD): the signal power is adjusted so that the radio is difficult to see on the enemy’s spectrum analyzer from a long distance.
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Encryption: AES-256 symmetric encryption is used, making it impossible to eavesdrop on conversations even if the signal is intercepted.
📲 Hybrid ecosystem
One of the main features of HIMERA is its integration with smartphones:
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Application. Frequency settings, encryption keys, and text message transmission are configured via Bluetooth using a mobile application.
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Map and GPS. Radios can transmit the coordinates of fighters, allowing you to see the location of your unit in real time (similar to a situational awareness system).
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Autonomy. The radio operates for up to 4 days in active mode, which is critical for long combat missions.
⛓ MESH network (relay mode)
Each HIMERA radio can function as a repeater. If two fighters are too far apart, the signal will pass through the radios of other comrades standing between them. This allows you to significantly expand the coverage area in difficult conditions (for example, in basements or deep trenches).
🌍 Market context
The success of HIMERA confirms that Ukrainian defense technologies are becoming competitive on a global scale. Proven in the most intense technological warfare in history, they are in high demand among NATO countries and other international partners.
