Airbus Defence and Space
Defence and aerospace manufacturing
Secure Collaboration for Defence Manufacturers and OEMs
Troop Messenger is a secure collaboration platform for defence manufacturing operations. Engineering, R&D, production, quality and supply-chain teams can message, call and share files on infrastructure controlled by their organisation, while coordinating with approved suppliers and programme partners.
- On-Premise
- Air-Gapped
- Supplier Guest Access
Aerospace and Defence Organisations That Keep Programme Data Home
European Space Agency
Intergovernmental space programme
GMV
Space and defence systems
UK Hydrographic Office, Ministry of Defence
National hydrographic and defence data
What Is a Secure Collaboration Platform for Defence Manufacturers?
A secure collaboration platform for defence manufacturers enables engineering, R&D, production, quality and supply-chain teams to communicate and exchange files within an organisation-controlled environment. It helps teams coordinate design reviews, manufacturing activities, testing, quality issues and supplier interactions while keeping data within the selected deployment environment.
It supports on-premise, private-cloud and air-gapped deployment options, helping manufacturers align collaboration with their infrastructure, access-control and data-handling requirements.
| Used by | Engineering, R&D, production, quality, procurement and supply-chain teams |
|---|---|
| Deployment | On-premise, private cloud or air-gapped |
| External collaboration | Controlled guest access for approved suppliers and programme partners |
| Data control | Deployment and access controls aligned with organisational requirements |
| Integrations | REST APIs for PLM, ERP, QMS and MES systems, subject to integration scope |
| Industry focus | Defence manufacturing, aerospace and OEM operations |
Why Controlled Data Leaks Through Everyday Tools
Engineering teams need faster coordination
Design drawings, engineering discussions and test updates may be exchanged through tools that are not approved for sensitive programme information.
Supplier coordination crosses organisational boundaries
Manufacturers need to coordinate with component suppliers and approved partners without granting unnecessary access to internal systems.
Production delays require timely communication
Line stoppages, material shortages, quality issues and delivery changes need to reach the right teams quickly.
Manufacturing programmes require long-term control
Product development, qualification, production and maintenance can span years. Organisations need collaboration arrangements that support their data-control and operational requirements over time.
Where Defence Manufacturers Use Troop Messenger
Every programme.Every supplier.Your data stays yours.
Connect engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply-chain teams through secure, organisation-controlled collaboration.
01
Programmes
Engineering and Design Reviews
Coordinate design discussions, engineering changes, technical documentation and review activities across authorised teams.
02
Supply chain
Supplier and Component Coordination
Bring approved suppliers into designated programme groups to discuss component specifications, delivery schedules, material availability and engineering queries.
03
Production
Production Planning and Factory Operations
Enable production planners, shift leads and factory teams to coordinate production schedules, line status, material shortages and operational escalations.
04
Quality
Quality Assurance and Testing
Share inspection updates, test results, defect reports and non-conformance details with the relevant quality, engineering and production teams.
05
Bids
Procurement and Programme Coordination
Coordinate purchase requirements, RFQs, procurement updates and programme milestones among authorised internal teams and external partners.
06
In-service support
Maintenance and Product Support
Connect field-service engineers, maintenance teams and manufacturing specialists to resolve equipment issues, discuss product performance and coordinate technical support.
Six Controls Your Security Team Will Ask For
Defence customers and auditors ask the same questions. Troop Messenger answers them by design.
01
Orange Member
Suppliers and customers join named programme groups only, without a full account.
02
Units
Separate programmes, sites and business units, and control which can communicate.
03
Role-Based Access
Feature-level permissions for sharing files, calling external users and exporting.
04
Screenshot and Recording Controls
Enforced by the administrator, not left to the user.
05
Audit Logs
Every action logged and exportable, SIEM-ready via Syslog.
06
Instant Revocation
Remove leavers and suppliers the moment a contract ends.
Security for Controlled Technical Data
End-to-End Encryption
Every message, call and file is encrypted end-to-end.
On-Premise & Air-GappedPost-Quantum Cryptography VPN
A PQC-secured tunnel established before any data exchange begins.
On-PremiseBurnout
A private window that leaves no trace once closed.
All deploymentsMulti-Factor Authentication
Password, app PIN and biometrics, enforced from the admin console.
All deploymentsLDAP, Active Directory & SSO
One source of truth for access, roles and deprovisioning.
All deploymentsMobile Device Management
Compatible with solutions from all major MDM providers.
On-PremiseAudit Logs
Complete activity logs, timestamped and exportable.
On-Premise & Air-GappedLawful Interception (TM-Monitor)
Authorised review of official communication under your own policies.
On-Premise & Air-GappedScreenshot & Recording Controls
Enforced by the administrator, not left to the user.
All deploymentsThree Ways to Deploy.None of Them Put Controlled Data on Someone Else’s Cloud.
Deployment model
On-Premise
Runs on
Your servers, behind your firewall
Built for
Primes and suppliers with their own data centres
Data leaving your perimeter
Never
Deployment model
Air-Gapped: Troop-GRIT
Runs on
A fully isolated network with no internet path
Built for
Classified programmes and secure facilities
Data leaving your perimeter
Never
For classified programmes inside secure facilities, with signed offline updates.
Deployment model
Private Cloud
Runs on
Your own AWS, Azure or GCP tenancy, in the region you choose
Built for
Contractors with cloud operations and residency rules
Data leaving your perimeter
Never
Same platform. Different environments. Complete control.
Licensed per user, with air-gapped programmes quoted per programme. See defence licensing and pricing.
Your Programmes.Your Network.Your Decision.
Choose a security briefing, a pilot on your own network, or a programme quote. Verified defence and government enquiries receive a reply within two business days..
Security briefing
45 minutes with our solutions architect.
Pilot on your network
The complete product on your server or isolated test network.
Programme quote
A formal proposal for your users, sites and deployment.
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Talk to our deployment team
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Integrations
Connects to YourEngineering and Supply Systems
Secure REST APIs and webhooks run inside your own network, so your systems post alerts, approvals and updates into the right channels without opening a door to the internet.
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PLM and engineering
Change requests and design reviews notify the right programme group.
- 2
ERP and supply chain
Purchase orders, delivery delays and stock alerts reach buyers and suppliers.
- 3
Quality and production
Non-conformances and line stoppages from QMS and MES alert quality and shift leads.
- 4
HR and identity
Joiners and leavers flow from HR and Active Directory, so access is always current.
At a glance
Programme-readyDeployment
On-premise, private cloud or air-gapped
Supplier access
Guest access per programme
Compliance
Supports CUI, ITAR and CMMC programmes legal review
Dedicated deployment support and a custom SLA included.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A secure collaboration platform enables defence manufacturers to coordinate engineering, production, quality, procurement and supply-chain activities through messaging, calls and file sharing. Troop Messenger supports on-premise, private-cloud and air-gapped deployment options.
Manufacturers can use designated collaboration groups and available guest-access controls to coordinate with approved suppliers and programme partners without granting unnecessary access to internal systems.
Troop GRIT is designed for isolated deployment environments without internet connectivity. The specific infrastructure, installation and operational requirements should be validated during technical evaluation.
Troop Messenger provides REST APIs that can support integrations with enterprise systems. The exact workflows and integrations should be confirmed based on the systems and interfaces involved.
Yes. Troop Messenger supports integration with Active Directory and LDAP for user synchronisation and directory management, along with SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO) for centralised authentication.
Start with a technical briefing to discuss your manufacturing workflows, deployment requirements and security controls. You can then evaluate the platform on your own server or isolated test network against agreed success criteria.
Contact our team with your expected user count, number of sites and preferred deployment model to discuss the appropriate licensing and deployment options002E
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