Problem statement. The development and design of radio communication systems with enhanced structural and energy stealth properties are of the greatest interest in modern radio engineering. One method of implementing such radio systems is the use of ultra-wideband signals. Despite advances in radio engineering theory, the development and design of ultra-wideband radio systems are at the initial stage. The results obtained in this subject area are not systematized, limiting their practical application and indicating the relevance of the chosen research problem.The study's objective is to formalize an approach to the design and performance assessment of ultra-wideband radio systems based on statistical radio engineering methods. Bringing the obtained theoretical solutions to the level of practical implementation in a radio station layout.Results. The analysis of available theoretical and practical solutions in the subject area of ultra-wideband radio systems is carried out. The principles of development and evaluation taking into account the characteristics of radio equipment elements are justified. A model of an ultra-wideband radio pulse is presented. The requirements of guiding documents are summarized, based on which the requirements for radio equipment are clarified. The criteria for the formation and processing of ultra-wideband signals are determined. An approach to controlling the parameters of the applied signals is considered. The criterion of increasing the efficiency of radio systems is justified. An approach to calculating the size of the pulse packs defining the signal symbols is developed. Analytical calculations are presented following the developed approach.Practical implications. The authors developed a model of an ultra-wideband radio station based on LLC Scientific Production Enterprise "New Telecommunications Technologies". The obtained practical solutions can be used in the field of practical implementation of ultra-wideband radio communication systems