TACTICAL ENHANCEMENT
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Priority and supports the Army's strategy for Logistics Transport Convergence. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. Troposcatter Transmission (TROPO): Tactical Enhancement supports the evaluation and testing requirements for TROPO capabilities procured and fielded under the Signal Modernization (SIGMOD) funding line, B00010. TROPO will provide redundancy communications in a Satellite Denied environment by providing improved Line of Sight and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) radio systems. Enables Mission Command in a Satellite Denied environment by providing BLOS capability over longer ranges and at higher throughput than the current BLOS System. TROPO extends the network by utilizing a significantly reduced SWaP radio verses the current system. TROPO will enable Army units to reduce reliance on costly satellite bandwidth. COMMAND POST NETWORKING: Enables Command Post networking capabilities by providing communications solutions to enable a more survivable Command Post against near peer advisories. The solutions will utilize advanced waveform and antenna improvements to decrease radio frequency detection and interception in the battlefield and will be integrated onto the appropriate platforms to increase Command Post survivability. STS: The Sustainment Transport System (STS) is a data transport capability through satellite communications (SATCOM) and an integrated component of the Unified Network providing unclassified communications to U.S. Army sustainment units in their support to the Warfighter. STS provides network connectivity and enables a SATCOM pathway for logistics, financial management, personnel, and health service support data to be exchanged on the battlefield between multiple echelons and enterprise data sources. The STS provides critical connectivity on the battlefield where the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) and other communication systems do not extend to dispersed and forward deployed sustainment units. STS is comprised of one SATCOM System to enable Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication and enterprise access. Each SATCOM System is accompanied by Line of Sight (LOS) radio systems to extend service to distant enclaves, and Wireless Network Access (Wi-Fi) to connect subscriber computers within a local enclave. STS will be acquired as three Programs of Record (PORs) beginning in FY23: STS SATCOM (ACAT II), STS Wi-Fi (ACAT II), and STS LOS (ACAT III). FY24 funding supports the execution of an Initial Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) for each STS POR in FY24. No FY25 request for funding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- EJ6_0604818A_5_2040_PB_2025
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