communications • Page 5 of 24

Jan- 2026 -

12 January

A soldier equipped with a handheld radio. Photo: L3Harris

NSA Clears Latest L3Harris ISR Radios for Allied Interoperability

The US National Security Agency has certified L3Harris Technologies’ upgraded Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance radio terminals for secure use by approved allied forces.

5 January

Cyber

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Claude Lambert, chief of future operations division for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense and U.S. Air Force Maj. Katie “Starbuck” Baier, chief of intelligence for weapons and tactics for the JTF-SD, look at a computer screen at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 19, 2022. Through the partnering of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and National Reconnaissance Office in the National Space Defense Center, JTF-SD brings to bear the full force of the U.S. Government and synchronizes space superiority planning and operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dennis Rogers)

Rojoef Manuel

CACI to Reinforce US Space Force Base Networks Under $12.5B Framework

CACI International has won a five-year task order worth up to $212 million to support enterprise-level network infrastructure upgrades for US Space Force installations.

Dec- 2025 -

10 December

Technology

A soldier operates a small quadcopter at sunset using a handheld controller, conducting signals intelligence work as the drone hovers against the orange sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Military Meets Academia in US Quest for Next-Gen Signals Intelligence

Researchers at Auburn University are leading a fresh push to develop the next generation of signals intelligence tools that could keep soldiers connected in signal-denied environments.

1 December

Technology

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, listens to a radio and signals during a night casualty evacuation exercise aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Hires New York’s Andro to Teach AI How to Fight in Dirty Airwaves

Andro Computational Solutions in New York has landed a multimillion-dollar US Army contract to help artificial intelligence and machine learning get better at understanding electronic warfare and signal intelligence data.

Oct- 2025 -

15 October

Technology

South Korean soldiers holding a wooden stick with a green forest background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Korea to Build Communication Relay Drone to Push Military UAVs Farther

SK Telecom has teamed up with four tech firms to develop a communication relay drone to expand the radius of South Korea’s military drones.

10 October

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Silvus Puts Tactical Networking on Soldier’s Chest

Silvus has introduced a tactical networking system built to enhance mission-critical connectivity while mounted on a soldier’s chest.

1 October

Land

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Rapid-Deploy Smart Masts Keep Ukrainian Drones Connected Under Fire

Ukrainian team 1ms has unveiled a rapid-deploy solution for continuous drone communications on the frontline.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Technology

Soldier wearing ear piece. Photo: Silynxcom

Rojoef Manuel

Top Military Force Selects Israeli Firm for $100K Tactical Headset Contract

Israeli tech company Silynxcom has secured a $100,000 contract from a leading military unit for its tactical communication headsets and accessories.

23 September

Space

BADGER systems lined up. Photo: AeroVironment

Rojoef Manuel

US Space Force Contracts AeroVironment for BADGER Antenna Systems

The US Space Force has awarded AeroVironment a contract to deliver two BADGER phased array antenna systems for the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program.

19 September

Technology