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Smith Myers upgrades ARTEMIS MPDLS with passive Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth geolocation and ATAK CoT integration

Smith Myers Communications has added passive Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth detection and geolocation to its airborne‑qualified ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection and Location System (MPDLS), and integrated Cursor‑on‑Target (CoT) outputs for ATAK. The update enables identification and geolocation of devices associated with local wireless networks from airborne platforms.

Discovered 2026-03-05T22:39:20.642661-08:00 | 2026-03-05T22:39:20.642661-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Passive Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth geolocation extends airborne ISR capability by enabling ARTEMIS to detect and geolocate personal devices tied to local wireless networks, adding a new sensor modality for target/source attribution.
  • ATAK Cursor‑on‑Target integration means ARTEMIS can feed contacts directly into common tactical SA toolchains, improving interoperability and shortening sensor‑to‑shooter timelines.
  • The update has procurement and integration implications for airborne platforms and mission planners evaluating organic electronic‑surveillance sensor suites.

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3
First Seen
2026-03-05T22:39:20.642661-08:00
Latest Update
2026-03-10T23:59:54.564793-07:00
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