Royal Marines Fully Field MPU5 Radios

UK Royal Marines field 2,000+ MPU5 radios, entering a new phase of large-scale operational deployment and collaboration with allied forces. Persistent Systems, LLC delivered over 2,000 MPU5 radio systems to the UK Royal Marines in support of their UK Commando Force (UKCF) transformation. 

This marks a significant step in the Royal Marines’ move toward a more agile, technology-enabled expeditionary force. The UKCF represents the most significant modernization of the Royal Marines since WWII, aimed at creating a globally deployable, autonomous littoral force. It emphasizes small, lethal teams, unmanned and AI-enabled systems, and networked C4ISR capabilities.

MPU5 radios, running the Wave Relay MANET, now form a highly scalable communications fabric uniting warfighters, unmanned systems, sensors, vehicles, and command posts. This deployment enables the Royal Marines to operate with greater autonomy, speed, and lethality in contested electronic warfare (EW) environments.

The MPU5 rollout, awarded to Persistent’s UK partner & distributor, Steatite Ltd., which includes handheld units and vehicle kits, supports UKCF’s operational demands across land, sea, and unmanned domains. Integration with platforms like all-terrain vehicles and unmanned systems enables uninterrupted connectivity regardless of terrain or mission set.