Live field tests involving several Army units confirm TrellisWare’s established capacity to supply robust, expandable connectivity in complex and hostile settings.
“We are dedicated to continuing our collaboration with the Army as it progresses NGC2 and the next era of tactical command and control.”— Matt Fallows, VP, Business Development & Customer Support
TrellisWare Technologies, Inc., a frontrunner in tactical communications on a global scale, announced today that it has effectively showcased sophisticated communications capabilities in support of the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) modernization initiatives. TrellisWare personnel assisted with over 1,100 radios outfitted with its TSM® waveform during Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PCC6). These TSM-equipped radios supported the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, allied forces from New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, along with a separate U.S. SGT Stout Air Defense unit.
The TSM-enabled radios utilized in PCC6 comprised a varied assortment of eight different configurations, including High Assurance multichannel manpacks and handhelds, single-channel Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) handheld devices, high-output vehicular radio heads, and an embedded module integrated into a loitering communications relay drone.
As the Army updates its C2 framework to satisfy changing operational demands, network flexibility and dependability remain essential. Throughout the demonstrations, TrellisWare’s waveform technologies enabled adaptable, robust communications ranging from permissive to heavily contested environments, comprising extended communication reach via UAS between large units.
Key technical and operational features highlighted include:
• Wideband Scalability and Throughput — TrellisWare has rolled out HDR+ for its TSM Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) waveform, achieving over 50 Mbps of throughput while sustaining scalable networks of more than 800 nodes in demanding operational settings.
• Spectrum Agility for Tight Environments — In situations where spectrum is scarce, the TSM waveform can reduce its bandwidth to function within 1.2 MHz channels, preserving strong networking even in congested or spectrally limited areas.
• Modern Anti-Jam (A/J) Strength — To counter evolving electronic warfare threats, the tests showcased TrellisWare’s Katana™ waveforms, engineered to deliver dependable, uninterrupted connectivity amid sophisticated enemy jamming.
• Broad-Spectrum SDR Architecture — TrellisWare’s software-defined radios (SDRs) provide over 1.5 GHz of total usable spectrum spanning UHF, L-band, and S-band frequencies within a single radio design, allowing greater spectral flexibility while lowering the equipment load on soldiers and tactical platforms.
• Multi-Nation, Multi-Vendor, Multi-Security-Level Interoperability — TrellisWare’s distinctive multi-vendor, multi-security SDR-based ecosystem was employed to create interoperability among U.S. and multinational forces running radios from various manufacturers and at differing security tiers.
“The U.S. Army’s NGC2 effort calls for communications technology that can dependably function across complicated and shifting operational environments,” stated Matt Fallows, vice president of global business development & customer support. “Through our efforts alongside the 4th Infantry Division, as well as concurrent projects supporting the 25th Infantry Division and 82nd Airborne Division, we have shown that TrellisWare-powered systems deliver the most adaptable, resilient, and expandable tactical networking currently on the market. We are dedicated to continuing our collaboration with the Army as it progresses NGC2 and the next era of tactical command and control.”
With more than 225,000 systems fielded across a broad network of TrellisWare and partner tactical radios and unmanned platforms, TrellisWare keeps broadening the scope of its battle-proven communications technology. As a global interoperability standard, the TSM waveform facilitates direct interoperability with coalition partners using TSM-equipped systems, enabling uninterrupted communications during multinational operations.
Makenna Pereborow
TrellisWare Technologies, Inc.
mmcgilvray@trellisware.com
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