AUSA 2021: US Army networking capability rolls out
Project Manager Tactical Network has completed the 67th ESB's new equipment training and fielding for the TriLOS radio. (Photo: US Army)
Expeditionary Signals Battalions are undergoing a process of modernisation to enable them to better provide networking and mission command support to deployed forces.
The US Army’s Expeditionary Signal Battalions-Enhanced (ESB-Es) are fielding new COTS equipment that will enable faster deployment.
The ESB-Es are more capable versions of the existing ESBs that deploy to support rapid reaction forces and provide signals support with alternative tactical networking equipment.
The 50th ESB-E (Fort Bragg, NC), 57th ESB-E (Fort Hood, TX), and 304th ESB-E (US Forces Korea) have been testing COTS equipment that has reduced SWaP but provides faster communications with higher throughput. The service is currently standing up the 44th ESB-E stationed in Germany.
A Scalable Network Node (SNN) medium ground satellite terminal and baseband kit was first
Our news & analysis is now part of Defence Insight®
A Basic-level or higher Defence Insight subscription is now required to view this content.
You may also like
More from AUSA 2021 News
-
![New ruggedised computer caters for extreme environments]()
New ruggedised computer caters for extreme environments
Sidewinder-Byte has a ruggedised modular/open architecture design compliant with MOSA standards and an unlimited deployment capability.
-
![AUSA 2021: Hanwha Defense eyes US market]()
AUSA 2021: Hanwha Defense eyes US market
South Korean firm Hanwha Defense is keen to team up with US suppliers as a means of accessing DoD procurement programmes.
-
![AUSA 2021: Ultra presents new RAIN information system]()
AUSA 2021: Ultra presents new RAIN information system
RAIN delivers faster information flow to troops and a beta version is set for release, says Ultra.
-
![AUSA 2021: UVision signs cooperation agreement to support HERO in US]()
AUSA 2021: UVision signs cooperation agreement to support HERO in US
UVision and MAG Aerospace will provide operational and training solutions for HERO Loitering Munitions.
-
![AUSA 2021: Raytheon lifts the veil on GhostEye MR]()
AUSA 2021: Raytheon lifts the veil on GhostEye MR
New radar uses LTAMDS technology developed for the US Army.
-
![AUSA 2021 - Curtiss-Wright introduces new open architecture solutions]()
AUSA 2021 - Curtiss-Wright introduces new open architecture solutions
Curtiss-Wright has developed systems that comply with US Army modular open standards.
