Thales Company Develops Tactical Satellite Communications for Dismounted Forces

Tampa Microwave, a Thales company, is developing tactical satellite communications for dismounted forces, according to material presented by Thales. The material identifies low-Earth-orbit and medium-Earth-orbit satellite networks as the focus.

Key details

• Aaron Brosnan is identified as president of Tampa Microwave.
• The material concerns direct access to low-Earth-orbit and medium-Earth-orbit satellite networks.
• Brosnan discussed the company’s work at AUSA.

Aaron Brosnan is president of Tampa Microwave, a Thales company.

Why it matters

Low-Earth-orbit and medium-Earth-orbit networks are the satellite systems named in the material. It frames direct network access as a way for dismounted forces to connect without relying on vehicles or command posts.