AUSA 2016: Front line networks realised
PacStar has been selected to provide ruggedised routers, switches and servers for the US Army’s forward area networking programme.
With smaller-sized forces using more sophisticated technology closer to the front line, there is a need to be connected without relying on the larger tactical operations centres that use fixed nodes.
As part of the US Army’s Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) contract, which is part of its wider Warrior Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) programme, PacStar has beaten several other competitors to provide its 400-series of man-portable routers and servers.
This will provide the same level of capability that a
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