
Gates Defense Systems is a principle of Airbox Systems LLC

Enhanced Situational Awareness for Complex Digital Environments
Operational environments are becoming increasingly challenging, and the need for secure digital collaborative platforms to meet those challenges has arrived. Airbox System introduces Enhanced Situational Awareness capabilities, not found in traditional SA tools.
It surpasses conventional user requirements, while remaining adaptable to any domain of operations; and with over 50,000+ missions each year, is tried and tested to the highest standards.
Unlike traditional SA tools, Airbox Systems is adaptable for any environment – all while keeping ISO 27001 data security standards and advanced encryption at the forefront.
As the Internet of Things (IoT) creates an array of possible sensor inputs following the proliferation of 5G, mapping and geolocation capabilities will need to evolve in order to properly fuse and visualize data. Our enhanced mapping system provides an incredibly intuitive user experience, allowing for quick layering of data on any device, and providing ease of integration with external data (video, sensor, tracking, etc.) feeds.
Having the capability to run on any operating system (iOS, Android, Windows, & web based), and deploy to teams within minutes to any global location with minimal training (in some cases one hour or less), provides teams with a scalable solution for collaboration and maintaining positive situational awareness no matter what the digital or geographical challenges exist. A full suite mission planning tools allow for teams at base to quickly annotate and bring attention areas of interest to teams down range, while the on-board communications suite provides a rapid yet secure comms capability.
An element of any enhanced digital capability should be the management of its digital signature and protection of data in transit or at rest. Airbox Systems leverages very unique but proven obfuscation protocols, combined with AES 256-bit encryption, to provide increased layers of protection for nearly any operational environment. Where traditional systems potentially create operational security risks in high digital threat environments, Airbox Systems excels allowing the end user maintain positive situational awareness during an event or operation.
A unified full spectrum situational awareness program means not having to switch or awkwardly integrate disparate systems to keep track of air and ground units (or other sensor data) in the field. Airbox Systems MOSAIC (ground) and ACANS (air) pull all parties into the common operation picture in a truly user friendly interface – allowing for quicker decision making and complete visibility of your operation.
Solutions
ACANS
For Air Operations
By putting end users at the nexus of information flow, ACANS provides pilots and operators the ability to quickly sync with teams on the ground, obtain latest weather details, flight planning information, and remote tasking.
Coming Soon
MOSAIC
For Ground Operations
Truly an enhanced alternative for situational awareness with an intuitive user interface on any operating system (iOS, Android, Windows, and web-based), and defenses against current digital threats, MOSAIC provides next generation asset tracking and communications in the palm of your hand.
Past Performance
US Department of Defense
US Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement
Emergency Airlift Operations
Global Counter Terrorism
Counter Human Trafficking (NGO)
UK Law Enforcement
Oil & Gas
Executive Protection
Event Management
Please contact us at airbox@gatesdefense.com for references and specific past performance
Operational environments are becoming increasingly challenging, and the need for advanced collaborative platforms to meet those challenges has arrived. Airbox is the most secure, collaborative, and user-friendly Situational Awareness (SA) tool on the market.
It surpasses conventional user requirements, while remaining adaptable to any domain of operations – and with over 50,000+ missions each year, is tried and tested to the highest standards.
Unlike existing SA tools on the market, Airbox is adaptable for conventional, covert, and clandestine operations, as well as partner force distribution and blue force tracking – all while keeping ISO 27001 data security standards and advanced encryption at the forefront.

- Operating system agnostic
- Video and image sharing
- Open source intel sharing
- GIS support services
- Interfaces for 3rd party data
- Secure messaging
- Cell, Wi-Fi, Sat-com, and UHF
- Intelligence Overlays
MOSAIC from Airbox
Gates Defense Systems is proud to offer MOSAIC from Airbox, one of the most comprehensive Situational Awareness tools available anywhere. Currently serving in some of the most prestigious UK government and law enforcement sectors and several elite units in the US, GDS will be deploying this technology with our US government partners to increase their operational capabilities in the dynamic environments they serve.
- Secure end-to-end AES 256 Encryption
- Conforming to US Standard FIPS 140
- CESG Security Guidelines Compliant
Designed for frontline and field-based professionals working with or without central co-ordination, the software provides a Common Operating Picture for teams conducting safer, more efficient and accurate operations and tasks.
MOSAIC is a mobile operational support application for tablets, smartphones and wearable technology.