Battle Lab Tests Future Battlefield Communications-MIL

Currently the lab is closing out an evaluation on one of several satellite-based Mounted Battle Command on-the-move systems that will provide broadband communications to a battlefield commander using lighter, smaller, and less expensive vehicle-mounted technologies.
"But the electronics are more technically complex because the miniaturized components must be crafted to withstand the severities of a harsh combat environment," said Dunn. "Right now we are investigating the possibilities of placing small satellite antennas on military vehicles, particularly command and control vehicles." 12-05