Somewear Labs Secures Defense Innovation Unit Contract to Drive the Future Transition of Advanced Tactical Communications at the Edge

The contract moves the capability prototyped with DIU into production and will advance Somewear's automated, multi-network communications fabric in pursuit of the DOD's network modernization priorities.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Somewear Labs, a leader in software-defined networking at the tactical edge, is proud to announce its fielding initiative with the United States Marine Corps (USMC), sponsored by the Defense Innovation Unit. The fielding initiative will accelerate the development of a modular open system and resilient tactical network necessary for meeting the unique requirements of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and drive towards the future transition of the Advanced Tactical Communications program into the hands of the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

Years of rigorous development and prototyping across military services produced a resilient, secure, and scalable communications solution. Through this effort, Somewear's software-defined network supported joint and partner force operations, providing critical data management and transmission capabilities that bridge the gap between strategic command and the tactical edge.

Under this initiative, Somewear Labs will build upon existing capabilities to automate data flow across multiple line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) networks. The scalable, decentralized data fabric will dynamically adapt to disruptions while connecting operators and augmenting unmanned assets across all domains. The Somewear Grid platform will be utilized for advanced network management and configuration, enabling strategic oversight and real-time adjustments across these diversified networks. This capability ensures that critical information is prioritized and securely delivered across all echelons, maintaining operational continuity and tactical superiority in contested environments.

Somewear Labs will expand its communications solutions with an immediate focus on deployments with the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The Advanced Tactical Communications contract will support the USMC in adopting commercial capabilities for government use. This effort underscores DIU's and the USMC's shared alignment to utilize commercial technology for secure, operational deployments.

As Somewear Labs transitions its capabilities to deploying at scale with the USMC, this partnership will demonstrate Somewear's flexibility and reliability for critical data exchange across INDOPACOM's diverse tactical environments.

"Our partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit highlights our shared commitment to enhancing the capabilities of our armed forces," said James Kubik, CEO of Somewear Labs. "This contract not only reinforces our role in supporting the DoD's network modernization efforts but also marks a significant transition for Somewear and DIU. Together, we are transitioning from supporting tactical units to enterprise level field deployments, bringing robust, secure, and efficient communication tools to the hands of USMC operators."

Somewear Labs remains dedicated to delivering capabilities at speed that meet the operational needs of today's missions. We will continue to work closely with our partners at DIU and the United States Marine Corps, driving forward our shared goal to deploy a resilient, adaptable, and scalable tactical communications network.

For more information, please visit somewearlabs.com.

SOURCE Somewear Labs Inc.