TOUGHBOOK and Red Hat

Powering defence operations at the mission edge

Enhancing Mobility and Resilience in Tactical Operations

Modern battlefields demand high mobility, rapid decision-making, and secure operations as advanced reconnaissance technologies leave little hidden. To maintain operational continuity, forces rely on distributed and mobile command structures.

TOUGHBOOK, the only rugged device certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), delivers a COTS+ solution designed for decision dominance, resilient operations, and seamless interoperability.

Powering Defence Operations

TOUGHBOOK with Red Hat leverages Cloud and Edge computing capabilities for secure, distributed command and control, reducing reliance on static infrastructure while enhancing mobility and operational readiness in dynamic combat scenarios.

Unlimited Durability: With Red Hat’s decade-long support and the rugged durability of TOUGHBOOK, tactical operations remain reliable and uninterrupted throughout every military cycle.
Interconnected Flexibility: The TOUGHBOOK modular design and Red Hat open-source environment enable unified platform, edge and air-gapped operations and seamless integration.
Enhanced Security: Red Hat ensures cyber resilience with SELinux, FIPS 140-2, and STIG compliance, while TOUGHBOOK enhances data security with removable SSDs and ViaSat DARC encryption.
Ongoing Engineering Support: Local teams in multiple countries provide expert assistance to minimise downtime and ensure optimal field performance.

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TOUGHBOOK 40: In-Vehicle Applications

Red Hat empowers the TOUGHBOOK 40 series with secure workload isolation, enabling efficient field deployment and high-performance computing for mobile tactical operations.

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TOUGHBOOK G2: Frontline Operations

With Red Hat, the TOUGHBOOK G2 ensures secure boot, enterprise-grade encryption, and real-time application updates for seamless tactical coordination and reliable communication, even in remote environments.

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TOUGHBOOK 33: Command and Control

With Red Hat, the TOUGHBOOK 33 ensures secure data management and reliable application support, essential for situational awareness in command-and-control centres.

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TOUGHBOOK 55: Maintenance and Repair

Red Hat and the modular design of TOUGHBOOK 55 enable legacy port and diagnostic interfaces with secure connectivity for repair data, reducing downtime and improving asset tracking.

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