Kawa operates an 18‑satellite low‑Earth‑orbit constellation that continuously captures radio‑frequency signals up to 18 GHz and delivers near‑real‑time geolocation, timestamping, and analysis of emitters via its Aura OS platform. The service provides full‑band S & X scanning, AIS correlation, and on‑demand tunable frequency selection, with results available through a JSON API or the Kawa Studio web interface for national security, maritime intelligence, and telecom monitoring applications.
Funding
$8.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Organizations that require situational awareness of radio frequency activity across large geographic areas lack a fast, global, and automated means to detect, geolocate, and analyze emitters, leading to delayed intelligence and limited coverage.
Solution
Kawa operates a constellation of 18 low‑Earth‑orbit satellites that continuously capture RF signals up to 18 GHz. The collected data are processed by Kawa’s Aura OS, which extracts emitter characteristics, geolocates sources, and timestamps each detection. Results are delivered in a standardized JSON format via an API or the Kawa Studio web platform, enabling near‑real‑time integration into existing analytics pipelines. The system supports full‑band S & X scanning, correlation with AIS data, and advanced multi‑dimensional analysis (MDA) to profile vessels and other targets. Users can also tune the satellite receivers on‑demand to focus on specific frequency bands, such as L‑band communications, enhancing flexibility for diverse intelligence missions.
Target Audience
Primary customers include national security and defense agencies, maritime intelligence providers, and telecom monitoring firms that need timely, global RF geolocation and analysis.
Features
- Constellation of 18 satellites providing continuous global RF collection up to 18 GHz
- Automated geolocation and timestamping of emitters using Aura OS
- Full‑band S & X spectrum scanning with correlation to AIS data for maritime tracking
- Multi‑dimensional analysis software to build detailed profiles of vessels and other targets
- Capability to detect land‑based emitters and locate L‑band phones, telecom infrastructure, and other communications assets
- Near‑real‑time revisit rates with tunable, on‑demand frequency selection via Kawa OS
- JSON‑based API and Kawa Studio platform for easy integration into user workflows