BANC3, Inc., a defense product company specializing in space spectrum surveillance, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and software-defined radio (SDR) systems, today announced its selection by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle issued pursuant to Solicitation HQ085925RE001. The award supports the Strategic Homeland Integrated Ecosystem for Layered Defense (SHIELD) program.

A Landmark $151 Billion Defense Initiative

The SHIELD program represents a long-term, multi-award contract framework with a total ceiling value of up to $151 billion, aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation missile defense systems and strengthening space-domain protection capabilities.

Designed to address evolving threats across air, missile, and space domains, SHIELD emphasizes the integration of sensing, communications, and command-and-control systems into a unified, resilient defense architecture.

Advancing RF and Spectrum Superiority in Contested Environments

Under this award, BANC3 will deliver advanced radio frequency (RF) and spectrum technologies to support mission-critical defense operations.

The company’s capabilities include:

Wideband spectrum surveillance for real-time threat detection

High probability-of-intercept RF systems

Software-defined architectures enabling rapid capability upgrades

Advanced signal processing for complex electromagnetic environments

These technologies are designed to enhance situational awareness, detection accuracy, and operational resilience in increasingly contested and congested spectrum environments.

Executive Perspective on Strategic Impact

“This award reflects the Department of Defense’s confidence in BANC3’s ability to deliver mission-relevant RF and spectrum technologies for some of the nation’s most critical priorities,” said Babu Cherukuri, CEO of BANC3.

“SHIELD aligns directly with our core strengths in space spectrum surveillance and software-defined RF systems. We are proud to support initiatives that strengthen both missile defense and space-domain protection.”

Enabling Integrated, Multi-Domain Defense Architectures

BANC3’s role within SHIELD focuses on enabling space-relevant spectrum awareness and RF intelligence capabilities, supporting:

Real-time monitoring of dynamic electromagnetic environments

Secure and adaptive communications across domains

Integration with broader defense command-and-control systems

Resilience against electronic warfare and signal disruption

The company’s modular, software-defined approach allows systems to evolve alongside emerging threats—ensuring long-term mission relevance.

SkyGrid™: Software-Defined RF Infrastructure for Modern Defense

A cornerstone of BANC3’s innovation portfolio, the SkyGrid™ platform represents a shift toward software-defined, adaptable RF systems for space and defense missions.

Key Capabilities Include:

Wideband Operations: 1–36 GHz frequency coverage

Multi-Mission Flexibility: ISR, communications, and spectrum dominance in a single payload

Low SWaP Design: Optimized for CubeSat to GEO deployments

AI-Driven Adaptability: Real-time waveform optimization, beamforming, and anti-jam resilience

SkyGrid™ enables cross-orbit operations, post-deployment upgrades, and rapid mission reconfiguration, supporting the transition from hardware-defined to software-defined defense infrastructure.

SignalEye™: Real-Time Spectrum Intelligence for Modern Warfare

BANC3’s SignalEye™ platform delivers advanced spectrum surveillance and SIGINT capabilities tailored for modern electronic warfare environments.

Core Advantages:

Real-Time Detection: Captures fast-hopping and frequency-agile signals

Software-Defined Flexibility: Continuous upgrades without hardware replacement

Multi-Domain Deployment: Operable across space, air, sea, and ground platforms

Persistent Awareness: Enables actionable intelligence during live operations

SignalEye™ equips defense operators with enhanced visibility, faster decision-making, and future-ready adaptability in the electromagnetic battlespace.

Positioned for Growth Amid Expanding Defense Investment

The award comes amid growing emphasis on defense modernization and increased investment in air and space capabilities. With proposed U.S. defense spending potentially reaching $1.5 trillion in coming years, demand for advanced RF, AI-driven analytics, and space-based systems is expected to accelerate.

BANC3 is strategically positioned to support this shift, delivering scalable technologies aligned with next-generation defense priorities.

Why RF and Space Technologies Are Mission-Critical

Modern defense operations depend on capabilities that operate beyond visible platforms:

RF spectrum enables communications, radar, and sensing

Space systems underpin navigation, missile warning, and ISR

Electronic warfare threats continue to evolve rapidly

BANC3’s focus on integrated RF and space technologies ensures continuity, resilience, and operational effectiveness across all domains.