Space. U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex (Sandra Erwin, Space News)

Satellite industry and government officials speak at Satellite 2021 Sept. 8, 2021. Credit: Sandra Erwin/SpaceNews

The U.S. Army is in the market for satellite communications but with a complicated twist. It is not just looking to buy broadband for troops in the field but “end to end” services and durable hardware that can be deployed in austere locations and provide connectivity within hours.

“We certainly need for our tactical units to have an expeditionary network,” Brig. Gen. Robert Collins, program executive officer for Army tactical networks, said Sept. 8 during a panel discussion at the Satellite 2021 conference. 

U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex – SpaceNews

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