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Charlie - SB-C26
Mobile TAK DC2 Gateway

The ShadowBox Charlie brings advanced multi-network gateway capability to the tactical edge. Designed for distributed command and control (DC2), enablement of long-range kill chains, and joint fires integration, the Charlie bridges disparate tactical networks and moves operational data between sensors, tactical teams, aircraft, command-and-control nodes, and shooters. Link 16, TAK/CoT, MANET, HF, tactical IP, and other communications pathways can be integrated through a single rugged, battery-powered system small enough to deploy at the team level or below.

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A Charlie can operate completely disconnected as a local tactical gateway or provide secure reachback to SIPRNet through its integrated CSfC architecture when connectivity is available. The system can also ingest data from nontraditional and attritable networks and sensors—including LoRa/Meshtastic, software-defined radios, commercial sensors, and serial/TTL devices—and bridge relevant information into established tactical C2 architectures. The result is a substantially smaller, lighter, more agile, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional tactical gateway systems, without requiring the Charlie itself to transport or maintain Type 1 cryptographic keying material.

MAKE EVERY NETWORK PART OF THE KILL CHAIN
Bridge Link 16, MANET, HF, TAK, tactical sensors, and classified networks at the tactical edge.

Distributed C2 Capes

  • Link 16 / JREAP-C Gateway – Extend Link 16/J-series data across IP-based networks and beyond traditional line-of-sight limitations.

  • Long-Range Kill Chain Enablement – Connect sensors, decision-makers, and shooters across disparate communications networks.

  • Joint Fires Integration – Bridge tactical networks and data sources supporting joint targeting and fires architectures.

  • TAK / Cursor-on-Target Integration – Route and translate PLI, targets, graphics, chat, and other operational data across otherwise disconnected networks.

  • Connected or Disconnected Operations – Operate as a self-contained tactical gateway or extend connectivity to higher-echelon C2 and SIPRNet.

  • Nontraditional Sensor Integration – Bring low-cost, commercial, attritable, and leave-behind sensors into established tactical C2 networks.

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Multi-Network Tactical Gateway

  • AN/PRC-161 BATS-D – Handheld Link 16 integration at the tactical edge.

  • AN/PRC-163 / AN/PRC-167 – Multichannel handheld and manpack tactical radio integration.

  • AN/PRC-160 HF – Resilient beyond-line-of-sight HF connectivity.

  • MPU5 / Wave Relay – Persistent Systems MANET integration.

  • Silvus & TrellisWare – Integration with advanced tactical MANET networks.

  • LoRa / Meshtastic – Bridge low-bandwidth, low-cost, and attritable networks into higher-order tactical C2.

  • IP, Serial & SDR Interfaces – Integrate commercial sensors, software-defined radios, TTL/serial devices, and other nontraditional data sources.

  • Integrated CSfC / SIPRNet – Secure classified enterprise reachback when required.

  • BB-2590 Powered – Operates independently from a standard BB-2590/U battery or from vehicle, external DC, tactical battery, or AC power.

  • No Charlie Type 1 Keying Requirement – Reduces COMSEC handling, deployment, and sustainment burden.

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