OnTime Networks Introduces Machete Router: A NIAP-Certified Tactical Routing Solution for Military and Aerospace Applications

, /PRNewswire/ — OnTime Networks, a leading provider of rugged time-synchronized networking solutions, announced the Machete Router version 2.1, a fully featured IP routing platform engineered for mission-critical use in military and aerospace environments.

Designed for deployed and demanding tactical applications, the Machete Router is a NIAP/CSfC network device/VPN gateway that optimizes communication in dynamic battlefield conditions. With a strong emphasis on long-term support, the Machete Router helps programs avoid the premature End-of-Life (EOL) challenges often associated with larger commercial networking manufacturers.

Tactical Performance, Built-In

Machete’s Tactical Routing Package enables a host of mission-critical features:

Bandwidth/loss/latency sensing between routers to automatically select the optimal communication path
Optimized multicast operation that tolerates RP failures and minimizes flooding
Enhanced NBMA support for multicast emulation across non-broadcast links
Advanced compression of routing-control data to improve performance over low-bandwidth SATCOM links

Hardware and Virtual Options

Machete is offered as both:

A rugged embedded router, complementing OnTime Networks’ CR-4000, CR-6000, and CR-7000 platforms
A virtual appliance enabling compact, low-power, cost-effective deployments for less demanding environments

Advanced Tactical Communication

Machete supports seamless air-to-air and air-to-ground communications across multiple radio waveforms, including 4G/5G, ANW2, CDL, SATCOM, Streamcaster, TSM-X, TTNT, WiFi, and more. It ensures secure, resilient data, voice, and video dissemination among mobile and stationary nodes.

Key Benefits: