Defence & Security
The LiveDrop protocol is a generic and unique communication protocol developed since 2021. Unlike other communication protocols, the LiveDrop protocol does not use radio waves to transmit data, but rather the optical spectrum.
The world around us is changing rapidly, making LiveDrop particularly relevant to the Defense & Intelligence domain at this moment. Since June 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Defense has been a co-owner of LiveDrop through SecFund, confirming its relevance. Technical and operational validations have now been carried out in several countries, and we are working towards large-scale implementation in preparation for the readiness of the armed forces in several NATO countries.
Challenge
In the current era of electronic warfare, detection leads to jamming, spoofing, or worse. One of the causes of detection by the adversary is the use of the radio spectrum for mutual communication. However, outside the radio spectrum, there are few effective and practical communication solutions. In addition, with a wide range of C2 solutions, there is the problem of a lack of interoperability.
Solutions
Users want to continue communicating in tactical situations without being affected by detection in the electromagnetic spectrum (LPI/LPD); the LiveDrop protocol enables users to do so with a minimal emissive and digital footprint (Low SWaP-C). In addition, the protocol facilitates interoperability between C2 systems without these systems having to be linked and without using the radio spectrum.
Covert operations
Share orders, maps, or mission information without risk of detection. Detection on the battlefield is fatal, and LiveDrop enables systems and users to continue exchanging data without risk of detection.
MOTS solutions, BMS plugins, or specific customization can be used for this purpose. In addition, the use of LiveDrop leaves no digital traces, ensuring maximum source protection.
Interoperability
During joint operations, it is important that the right information is available to the user in the right format. However, the systems used are not always linked or are linked via detectable RF communication. When it comes down to it, users can use LiveDrop to be interoperable without being detectable and without the need to establish a digital handshake between (deliberately) unlinked C2 systems.
