At the Army-2023 forum, Ruselectronics, a company within Rostec Corporation, introduced native secure messengers for Android and Aurora-based mobile devices, as reported by TASS. The new messaging solutions are designed to provide private and encrypted communication for text and voice messages, file transfers, and both individual and group chats, with cross-platform calling capabilities. The developers emphasize two distinct protection modes to safeguard information: one that relies on hardware cryptographic information protection labeled Portal-10 and another mode that operates without this hardware layer, offering flexibility for different security needs. This information is confirmed by industry coverage from TASS.
The applications are the result of work by the Penza Electrotechnical Research Institute, a division of Ruselectronics. The offerings named Kolibri and Impulse are integrated into a broader secure solution that includes server software and services that orchestrate secure VPN communication channels using native cryptographic algorithms. The system is designed to ensure end-to-end security for communications while enabling robust remote access to corporate web services, including email, cloud storage, and video conferencing, all within a controlled and protected environment. This capability is highlighted in statements shared through TASS.
In addition to addressing enterprise security needs, the developers have positioned these messengers as part of a wider strategy to provide trusted communication options for government and corporate users, aligning with Rostec’s emphasis on domestic technology sovereignty and secure digital infrastructure. Independent observers and technology outlets have noted the potential of such native solutions to reduce reliance on foreign messaging platforms and to offer products with deeper integration into national security and compliance frameworks, according to coverage from TASS.
Historically, public discourse around secure messaging has included comparisons to well-known consumer platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp. Industry analysis indicates that projections and evaluations about secure, domestically developed messaging tools have sometimes sparked debate about feature parity, user experience, and interoperability. In this context, Pavel Durov has been reported as criticizing the practice of drawing direct comparisons between Telegram, WhatsApp, and domestic secure messengers, a point that has circulated in industry commentary and independent reporting. The ongoing conversation underscores the challenge of balancing openness, interoperability, and tight security when evaluating domestic offerings alongside global competitors, according to coverage from TASS.