HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in signals intelligence data and data analytics, is pleased to announce that Cluster 11 has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) just over one month after its successful launch. This milestone advances the company’s constellation’s capabilities, reinforcing proven track record of delivering expanded coverage and reliable RF data collection to support critical intelligence missions. By increasing global collections and providing timely, actionable insights, HawkEye 360 empowers defense, intelligence, and government customers with greater operational awareness and decision-making confidence.
Cluster 11 builds on the technological advancements of Clusters 9 and 10, featuring upgraded payloads that enhance data collection capacity. These improvements include expanded bandwidth and the ability to capture multi-band signals, setting a new standard for commercially available signals intelligence. Additionally, high-speed downlink transmitters have quadrupled data delivery speed, enabling HawkEye 360 to provide rapid, actionable insights that support critical decisions in defense, government, and commercial sectors.
“The successful deployment and operationalization of Cluster 11 underscores our unwavering commitment to supporting defense and intelligence customers as a leading signals intelligence provider,” said John Serafini, CEO of HawkEye 360. “This new cluster extends our global coverage while representing the continuous refinement of our technology to meet the evolving needs of intelligence-driven operations. By enhancing our infrastructure and leveraging machine learning algorithms, we empower our customers with efficient, reliable, and timely insights that strengthen situational awareness and decision-making.”
Cluster 11’s capabilities support various applications, from national security to environmental monitoring. This milestone highlights HawkEye 360’s commitment to advancing signals intelligence capabilities and delivering innovative solutions to address evolving global challenges.
For more information about the Cluster 11 launch, please visit: https://www.he360.com/hawkeye-360-announces-successful-launch-and-first-contact-with-cluster-11.
About HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, is a signals intelligence company delivering mission-critical intelligence data and analytics to strengthen national and global security. By detecting, characterizing, and geolocating RF signals, HawkEye 360 equips defense, intelligence, and commercial partners with critical information to make informed decisions, respond quickly, and enhance operational effectiveness. Leveraging advanced AI-supported analytics, HawkEye 360 delivers early warning indicators, enhances situational awareness, and informs strategic and operational decision-making—ensuring allied forces and security partners maintain a decisive advantage in complex and contested environments.
