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Specialised Hardware Systems for Mission-Critical Applications

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Defence organisations are integrating increasingly complex technologies to accelerate capability delivery, improve operational effectiveness and respond to evolving requirements.

From C4ISR, mission computing and autonomous platforms to Counter-UAS, advanced sensing, satellite communications, and deployed infrastructure, these applications depend on hardware systems capable of supporting increasing processing demands, complex integration requirements and challenging operating environments.

As platforms become more connected and data-driven, organisations require hardware architectures capable of supporting real-time processing, multi-sensor integration and long-term deployment.

Selecting hardware based on specification alone does not address the wider challenges of system integration, environmental requirements, supply continuity and lifecycle availability.

Captec works with defence OEMs, system integrators and prime contractors to develop specialised computers, rugged servers, displays, integrated racks and consoles, electro-mechanical subsystems and unified edge systems around complete application requirements. This end-to-end hardware capability spans engineering, integration, manufacturing, qualification and long-term lifecycle support, helping customers progress complex technologies from initial development through deployment.

Engineered Around Your Application

Defence applications require hardware systems engineered around specific operational, environmental and programme requirements.

Captec develops specialised computing, integrated systems and subsystems that balance processing performance, integration requirements, deployment constraints and lifecycle considerations, helping customers transition complex technologies into reliable systems for challenging applications.

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Enhanced Performance

CPU, GPU and FPGA-based computing technologies configured around workloads, processing requirements and deployment constraints.

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Simplified Integration

Mechanical, electrical, thermal and interface considerations engineered around complete hardware architectures and application requirements.

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Deployment Confidence

Developed around operational environment and standards requirements, including shock, vibration, temperature, ingress protection, and EMI compatibility.

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Extended Availability

Technology planning, change management, and revision control maintain system availability throughout extended programme lifecycles.

Hardware Systems for Critical Applications

Complex applications create different demands on the underlying hardware system, from processing performance and integration requirements through to environmental conditions and long-term support.

Captec develops specialised computing and integrated hardware systems around specific application and programme requirements, balancing performance, reliability and deployment considerations from initial design through to lifecycle support.

Systems can be engineered to support exact programme requirements, including designs aligned to industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 00-35, DEF STAN 59-411 and DO-160.

Captec supports the technologies enabling connected platforms, intelligent processing and reliable operation in challenging environments.

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C2, C3 & C4ISR

Advanced command, control, and intelligence applications depend on reliable hardware systems capable of managing complex information flows across connected environments.

Captec supports applications including:

  • Mission computing
  • Edge processing
  • Sensor and data integration
  • Ground control stations
  • Command and control technologies
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Autonomous & Uncrewed Systems

Autonomous platforms require processing architectures capable of supporting sensor-rich applications within limited size, weight, power, and environmental constraints.

Captec supports applications including:

  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Uncrewed platforms
  • Edge AI processing
  • Sensor fusion
  • Rugged embedded systems

Counter-UAS & Advanced Sensing

Counter-UAS and advanced sensing applications require hardware systems capable of integrating multiple sensors, processing increasing volumes of data in real-time, and supporting rapid analysis at the edge.

Captec supports applications including:

  • Counter-UAS systems
  • Anti-swarm technologies
  • Radar applications
  • EO/IR systems
  • Multi-sensor processing
  • Detection technologies
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Communications & Deployed Infrastructure

Deployed environments require reliable hardware systems capable of supporting secure communications, data processing and operational connectivity.

Captec supports applications including:

  • Tactical communications systems
  • Satellite communications infrastructure
  • RF signal and data processing
  • Secure processing environments
  • Network and communications equipment
  • Field deployable systems

Proven Defence Experience

Turning complex requirements into deployment-ready hardware systems requires experience across engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle support.

View examples of how Captec has supported defence primes developing next-generation defence systems.

Defence Insights

Access insights into the engineering and technology considerations shaping future programme delivery.

Solving Defence Hardware Needs

for Mission-Critical Environments.