Kymeta’s Osprey u8 terminal chosen for US Army’s NGC2 pilot
The US Army has contracted Kymeta to provide multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) pilot.
Under this contract, Kymeta will provide its combat-proven connectivity solution, Osprey u8 terminal. This solution equips military and governmental users with a comprehensive broadband connectivity that spans multiple networks.
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With a flexible, cartridge-based design for quick adjustments to changing mission requirements, the Osprey u8 terminal also offers connectivity through satellites in both geostationary and low Earth orbits.
In addition, the terminal supports various data channels, including both commercial and government networks, reducing reliance on any one source. This ensures secure and continuous operation, especially in challenging environments, Kymeta said.
The NGC2 pilot programme is designed to enhance decision-making speed and quality for commanders facing volatile situations.
This transformation will optimise the US Army’s digital command approach by using a unified data stream to offer an ongoing, cohesive view of the battlefield, enabling quick and informed decisions.
Kymeta’s terminals are designed to enable efficient communications on-the-move and over the horizon. This increases the ability of forces to manoeuvre and remain survivable on the battlefield.
Furthermore, the terminals are said to consume lesser power compared to similar solutions across the industry.
The reduced heat emission, along with features designed to minimise detection such as a low profile and narrow beamwidths, renders the Osprey u8 less vulnerable in hostile territories.
Kymeta executive vice president and chief revenue officer Tom Jackson said: “Kymeta has several technological advantages over similar solutions currently available. These advantages are rooted in our metamaterials-based architecture, which enables us to create terminals that use less power than others on the market.
“Other terminal manufacturers can try to engineer around this, but they can’t replicate the technology that sits at the core of our product line. This approach to manufacturing is the exact type of innovation the US Army is looking for when it seeks new technologies from the commercial market to integrate into its existing capabilities.”
Recently, the US Army awarded L3Harris Technologies a $24m contract for the provision of software-defined data devices, designed to strengthen the transport layer of the NGC2 system.
