Softil and Flight Tactics announce TAK/MCX integration for iOS

Mission-critical communications (MCX) company Softil and US-based first responder technology provider Flight Tactics have jointly announced integration of iOS devices into the growing TAK/MCX ecosystem.

Originally developed by the US Air Force Research Laboratory for Special Operations Forces, TAK has evolved into a widely adopted platform across defence and public safety agencies worldwide. As these agencies transition from traditional land mobile radio (LMR) systems to broadband mission-critical services and strive to enhance the functionality of their TAK solution, cross-platform compatibility has become a key requirement.

This integration combines TAK’s real-time situational awareness with MCX services enabling voice, video and data communications across all device types, including iOS (TAK Aware) and Android (ATAK).

“Public safety agencies need access to critical communications technology regardless of their device,” said Cory Foy, President of Flight Tactics. “Apple’s iOS is widely used across public safety agencies, and our partnership with Softil to integrate their technology as a plugin to the best-in-class TAK Aware application delivers exactly that.”

“Ensuring TAK/MCX interoperability across all operating systems is essential,” added Pierre Hagendorf, CEO of Softil. “By combining Softil’s BEEHD Mission Critical Communications SDK with Flight Tactics’ deep development and operational experience in TAK deployments, we are enabling a more unified and effective communications environment for public safety.”

By integrating broadband mission-critical communications with TAK’s visualisation tools, the solution is designed to deliver a more complete common operational picture. First responders can communicate, coordinate and share intelligence in real time — improving response outcomes across incident and disaster scenarios.

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