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The article discusses the Army's efforts to improve satellite communications and increase network capabilities for soldiers. The Army recognizes the need for secure and resilient network communication options on the battlefield to enhance survivability and lethality. One approach is to increase the number of network communication pathways available to units, which makes the network more resilient. The Army is also developing the Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT), which combines different capabilities into one system, reducing logistical burden and allowing soldiers to focus on the fight. Additionally, the Army is exploring a lease- versus-buy model for acquiring commercial satellite communications, which would provide scalability and reduce costs. The goal is to increase network capability while also simplifying its use, as many soldiers are not signal trained. The Army will continue to partner with industry to ensure that capabilities become simpler to use. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of command and control (C2) systems and networks in future large-scale combat operations. It highlights the need for mobile and adaptable C2 systems, rather than static command posts. The Army is collaborating with industry partners to design a network architecture that supports C2 on-the-move, focusing on resilience and flexibility. The Army is also developing new mission command components to modernize command and control capabilities. They are working on evaluating new technologies and integrating them onto select armored vehicles to create a modular and standardized network. The Army is prioritizing the development of transport agnostic and persistent data services to provide flexible access to core capabilities while on the move. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Army's integration of Soldier feedback to improve its Unified Network for large-scale combat operations. Topics include the collaboration with commercial vendors to explore new satellite communications technologies, the ongoing assessment of high-throughput, low-latency satellite solutions by the 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, and the evaluation of a managed service model for scalable commercial SATCOM capabilities to enhance network resilience.