PUCA Ultralight ECM
Personal Electronic Warfare/Electric Countermeasures Device
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The Puca is designed to be a multi-use, ultralight ECM/EW/SIGINT/DF device. The primary objective is to support and protect dismounted troops (down to individuals, fire teams, and squads) in multiple types of terrain from radio controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIED).
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The initial Puca prototypes were lightweight (<5lbs) analog jammers capable of cellphone and WiFi defeat between 5m and 20m. The version in development is a networked, software-defined, multiband, multifunctional ECM and SIGINT sensor. Being developed to connect to current GOTS/COTS systems and networks, populate actionable information, provide an EW capability to incidental operators and networked EW command & control.
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The rechargeable, battery powered, lightweight capability provides 360 degree capabilities on the go to maintain utmost responsiveness to varied geographic areas and a technically adept enemy.
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The goal is a MILSPEC, low profile unit, decreasing the weight of current and upcoming platforms at a cost-effective price while providing pervasive EW capabilities. The graphics on this page relate (left) to the printed mock-up and the V3 software defined benchtop prototype (bottom), and a non-proprietary representative schematic.
In development. Design is patent pending in 182 countries under the Patent Coordination Treaty.
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Armed Forces
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Federal and local law enforcement
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Planning an ITAR compliant design for Foreign Military Sales
Specifications
Markets
Status/Name Origin
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Software Defined Version currently in development.
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Patent Pending: PCT/US2021/072898
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First versions built as analog wideband jammers
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The Puca is named for a mythological Celtic trickster spirit known for befuddling and being kind to people.
Key Differentiators
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Much lighter than current platforms
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objective weight < 3lbs (w/battery)
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66% lighter than current GOTS/COTS available
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Multi-function, multi-mode, multi-platform
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Operationally flexible, facilitates command and control of EW
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Mission configurable (carry only what you need)
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Active, discreet, and passive modes.
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Intuitive interface (maybe even sailor proof!)