SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE)

Mission — SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE) source

Project 253, Dscs-Dcs (Phase II), SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE) - This funding supports Joint and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiatives to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems. SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE) supports the Army's 2030 / 2040 Strategic Plan and network modernization strategy. FY 2026 Base funding in the amount of $4.787 million develops Satellite Communication (SATCOM) ground subsystem equipment and software in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) validated Mission Command Network and Systems requirements for the worldwide Defense Enterprise Wideband SATCOM System (DEWSS). DEWSS is composed of the Super High Frequency (SHF) Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) programs, which supports legacy, interim and emerging communication space architectures and future force requirements. Expansion of the WGS constellation and upgrades to WGS capabilities are vital to support the Army's emerging power projection and rapid deployment mission. WGS provides high-capacity tactical end-to-end connectivity and interoperability with strategic networks and national decision-makers, satisfying JCS network operations in support of the President, JCS, combatant commanders, military departments, Department of State and other government departments and agencies. This requirement supports the Army 2030 / 2040 Strategic Plan. Project 456, MILSATCOM System Engineering is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy. FY 2026 Base funding in the amount of $2.409 million - MILSATCOM System Engineering assures the tactical Army satellite communications (SATCOM) and SATCOM On-the-Move (SOTM) systems are engineered to legally and efficiently operate worldwide. MILSATCOM System Engineering shapes Joint SATCOM systems' design efforts, standards development and planning processes. MILSATCOM System Engineering represents the Army's tactical interests within Department of Defense (DoD), Commercial, and International forums to ensure affordable and scalable future SATCOM capabilities are available for maneuver forces. These efforts are synchronized with the Space Force and DoD's plans for Protected Tactical Waveforms (PTW) on Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), the Protected Tactical Satellite (PTS), and commercial SATCOM systems. These efforts also ensure that the Army continues to evaluate evolving technologies for the planning and designing of SATCOM solutions that reduce technical and programmatic impacts. MILSATCOM System Engineering expertise supports obtaining SATCOM modem and terminal certifications for Tactical Network systems to operate on the network, provides SATCOM spectrum management and lab support, and supports testing and integration of Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities. MILSATCOM System Engineering also provides the technical and programmatic expertise to facilitate the Unified Network Capabilities and Integration (UNCI) integration mission of transport convergence and integration of emerging technologies within the Tactical Network portfolio. MILSATCOM System Engineering provides the programmatic and technical expertise to coordinate the UNCI mission to align and integrate elements of the Tactical Network portfolio in support of units such as the Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB), Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF), and Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB). MILSATCOM System Engineering expertise supports the evaluation and integration of commercial SATCOM (COMSATCOM) capabilities with MILSATCOM and Tactical Network systems in support of pathway diversity and other modernization efforts. MILSATCOM System Engineering supports the development of the Network Centric Waveform (NCW) Technology to support SATCOM planning and management. MILSATCOM System Engineering expertise with lab testing and analysis supports future efforts to support One Network Service Support Center and the ability to evaluate Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), Low Probability of Detection (LPD), Anti-Jam (AJ), Transmission Security (TRANSEC), and resiliency capabilities of current and emerging technologies. Project CO7, Protected Satellite Communications funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (Protected SATCOM) provides the ability for the Army tactical terminals to be resilient in a contested environment and protect against catastrophic loss of situational awareness and command and control during critical battle movement with Anti-Jam capabilities. The Resilient Anti-Jam Modem (RAM) (previously referred to as Block II Small Form Factor (SFF)) will provide on the move and early entry satellite terminals with adaptive, anti-jam communications for the highest levels of protected communications in multi domain operations. Air Force/Army Anti-Jam Modem (A3M) (formerly referred to as Block I) offers tactical Army protection against interference that is either intentional or unintentional. A3M is a Joint Effort between the Army and US Space Force (USSF). RAM is an Army only requirement as USSF does not have a requirement for RAM. Protected SATCOM supports initial development, testing and certification of production representative Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) modems, incorporating Army requirements, to support continued spiral development of critical protected communications capabilities to address resiliency in jamming environments. The Protected/Resilient SATCOM - Capabilities Development Document (CDD) was validated and approved 1 March 2024. Protected SATCOM supports modernization requirements to mitigate emerging threats. FY 2026 funding in the amount of $28.524 million will support development of Army RAM, contactor and government system engineering and program management (SEPM), test and certification, logistics support and data development and other associated activities as required. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.348 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative."

Mission — Dscs-Dcs (Phase II) source

Project 253, Dscs-Dcs (Phase II), This funding supports Joint and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiatives to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems. SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE) supports the Army's 2030 / 2040 Strategic Plan and network modernization strategy. FY 2026 Base dollars in the amount of $4.787 million develops Satellite Communication (SATCOM) ground subsystem equipment and software in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) validated Mission Command Network and Systems requirements for the worldwide Defense Enterprise Wideband SATCOM System (DEWSS). DEWSS is composed of the Super High Frequency (SHF) Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) programs, which supports legacy, interim and emerging communication space architectures and future force requirements. Expansion of the WGS constellation and WGS capabilities are vital to support the Army's emerging power projection and rapid deployment mission. WGS provides high capacity tactical end-to-end connectivity and interoperability with strategic networks and national decision-makers, satisfying JCS network operations in support of the President, JCS, combatant commanders, military departments, Department of State and other government departments and agencies.

Mission — MILSATCOM System Engineering source

Project 456, MILSATCOM System Engineering supports the Army's Command Control (C2) Transport strategy. FY 2026 Base funding in the amount of $2.415 million - MILSATCOM System Engineering assures the tactical Army Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and SATCOM At-The Quick Halt / On-the-Move (ATQH/OTM) systems are engineered to legally and efficiently operate worldwide. MILSATCOM System Engineering shapes Joint SATCOM systems design efforts, standards development, and planning processes. MILSATCOM System Engineering represents the Army's tactical interests within Department of Defense (DoD), Commercial, and International forums to ensure affordable, resilient and scalable future SATCOM capabilities are available for maneuver forces. These efforts are synchronized with the U.S. Space Force and DoD's plans for Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) on Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), Protected Tactical Waveform over Commercial (PTWoC), the Protected Tactical Satellite (PTS), and commercial SATCOM systems. MILSATCOM System Engineering evaluates opportunities to insert high-throughput, multi-orbit / multi-band SATCOM capabilities into current and future architectures such as the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) architecture. These efforts also ensure that the Army continues to evaluate evolving technologies for the planning and designing of SATCOM solutions that reduce technical and programmatic impacts and reduce the complexity for the users. MILSATCOM System Engineering expertise supports obtaining SATCOM modem and terminal certifications for Tactical Network systems to operate on the network, provides SATCOM spectrum management and optimization, supports lab testing, liaison support senior Army leadership and integration of Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities. MILSATCOM System Engineering also provides the technical and programmatic expertise to facilitate the Unified Network Capabilities and Integration (UNCI) integration mission of transport convergence and integration of emerging technologies within the Tactical Network portfolio. MILSATCOM System Engineering provides the programmatic and technical expertise to coordinate the UNCI mission to align and integrate elements of the Tactical Network portfolio in support of command and control units. MILSATCOM System Engineering expertise supports Protected and Anti-Jam waveform evaluations, Modem/Terminal Certifications and collaborative SATCOM efforts are aligned with current Tactical Network and across the Army and other Services as well as emerging Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) design and goals and the evaluation and integration of commercial SATCOM (COMSATCOM) capabilities with MILSATCOM and Tactical Network systems in support of pathway diversity, High Throughput / Low Latency SATCOM architecture integration, and other modernization efforts. MILSATCOM System Engineering provides support to SATCOM planning, management, Resilient, Multi orbit/Multi Band Capability Analysis and Architecture Integration. MILSATCOM System Engineering expertise with lab testing and analysis supports future efforts to support One Network Production Test Facility and the ability to evaluate Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), Low Probability of Detection (LPD), Anti-Jam (AJ), Transmission Security (TRANSEC), and resiliency capabilities of current and emerging technologies.

Mission — Protected Tactical Satellite Communications source

Project CO7, Protected Satellite Communications funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (Protected SATCOM) provides the ability for the Army tactical terminals to be resilient in a contested environment and protect against catastrophic loss of situational awareness and command and control during critical battle movement with Anti-Jam capabilities. The Resilient Anti-Jam Modem (RAM) (previously referred to as Block II Small Form Factor (SFF)) will provide on the move and early entry satellite terminals with adaptive, anti-jam communications for the highest levels of protected communications in multi domain operations. Air Force/Army Anti-Jam Modem (A3M) (formerly referred to as Block I) offers tactical Army protection against interference that is either intentional or unintentional. A3M is a Joint Effort between the Army and US Space Force (USSF). RAM is an Army only requirement as USSF does not have a requirement for RAM. Protected SATCOM supports initial development, testing and certification of production representative Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) modems, incorporating Army requirements, to support continued spiral development of critical protected communications capabilities to address resiliency in jamming environments. The Protected/Resilient SATCOM - Capabilities Development Document (CDD) was validated and approved 1 March 2024. Protected SATCOM supports modernization requirements to mitigate emerging threats. FY 2026 funding in the amount of $28.524 million will support development of Army RAM, contactor and government system engineering and program management (SEPM), test and certification, logistics support and data development and other associated activities as required.

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