Ceragon Networks
Ceragon Networks is an Israeli telecommunications company manufacturing wireless backhaul systems used by military and defense networks for secure, high-capacity point-to-point communications.
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Ceragon Networks designs and manufactures point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless connectivity systems operating across microwave and millimeter wave frequency bands. Founded in 1996 in Tel Aviv as Giganet Ltd. and publicly traded on NASDAQ (CRNT), the company generates $394 million in revenue (2024) with over 1,000 employees.
Ceragon's wireless transport solutions are used by military and defense organizations worldwide for secure tactical communications, base station connectivity, and rapid deployment networks in areas where fiber optic infrastructure is not feasible. The company's systems support transmission capacities up to 40 Gbps across challenging terrains and denied environments.
Ceragon operates in over 130 countries with R&D centers in Israel, the US, Paraguay, India, and Romania. In December 2023, Ceragon acquired Siklu, an Israeli millimeter wave specialist, expanding its capabilities for defense and private network applications.
Dual-Use Assessment
Wireless backhaul systems serve military tactical networks and commercial mobile operators.
Key Technologies
- Microwave wireless backhaul
- Millimeter wave communications
- Point-to-point high-capacity links
- IP-based transport solutions
- Network management software
Use Cases & Applications
- Military base station wireless connectivity
- Tactical network backhaul in denied areas
- Defense rapid deployment communications
- Border surveillance network infrastructure
- Commercial 5G wireless backhaul
Strategic Value to U.S.-Israel Alliance
Enables secure high-capacity wireless communications for defense networks where fiber is not available.
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