Battlefield Communication Networks

The Network-Centric Battlefield

Modern warfare is fundamentally about information—sensing adversary positions before they sense yours, sharing targeting data faster than they can react, coordinating maneuvers across distributed forces. Battlefield communication networks provide the digital infrastructure enabling these capabilities. Our approach integrates all tactical communications—radios, SATCOM, data links, sensor networks—into a coherent architecture. Forces operate within a single information environment rather than separate, disconnected systems. The result is dramatically improved situational awareness, faster decision-making, and superior coordination.

Multi-Layered Network Architecture

Battlefield networks operate across three layers. The tactical edge consists of individual radios, sensors, and combat systems—the endpoints generating and consuming information. The transport layer includes radio relays, MANET nodes, and SATCOM terminals that move information across the battlefield. The core layer comprises command post servers, data storage, and C4ISR applications that process and present information to commanders. Our solutions address all three layers, ensuring seamless end-to-end connectivity from individual soldiers to theater headquarters.

Resilience Under Attack

Enemy forces will attack your communications through jamming, cyber operations, and physical destruction. Our battlefield networks are engineered for resilience. Mesh networking topologies eliminate single points of failure—destroying one node reroutes traffic through survivors. Frequency-hopping and directional antennas defeat jamming. Intrusion detection systems identify cyber attacks, automatically isolating compromised segments while maintaining network operations. The network degrades gracefully under attack rather than failing catastrophically, ensuring commanders maintain connectivity when they need it most.

Integration with Existing Systems

You've invested millions in radios, SATCOM, and C4ISR systems. Our battlefield network solutions integrate with existing equipment rather than requiring complete replacement. We provide gateways connecting legacy VHF radios with IP networks, bridges linking tactical data links to SATCOM, and API integrations allowing C4ISR applications to share data. This evolutionary approach protects investment while progressively modernizing capabilities. New equipment is added incrementally as budgets allow, while legacy systems continue operating during transition.

Battlefield Network Capabilities

• Integration of radios, SATCOM, and data links
• MANET mesh networking for resilience
• Mobile edge computing for reduced latency
• Quality of Service (QoS) for critical traffic
• Intrusion detection and network security
• Gateway integration with legacy systems
• Network management and monitoring tools
• Interoperability with NATO coalition forces