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Thales' Tampa Microwave Discusses Tactical SATCOM Evolution for Dismounted Forces

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Thales subsidiary Tampa Microwave said at the AUSA event that it is evolving tactical SATCOM to give dismounted forces reliable, secure connectivity. President Aaron Brosnan led the discussion. The company disclosed no specific products, launch timelines, or technical details, leaving the effort currently at a company-level technical conversation rather than a product announcement. The Breaking Defense report characterizes the initiative as part of a broader push to provide dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks, though no product or schedule details have been made public.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026

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The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks
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    推动徒步部队直接接入LEO和MEO网络

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    The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks

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    Breaking Defense reports that at AUSA, Tampa Microwave president Aaron Brosnan discussed how the Thales company is evolving tactical SATCOM to give dismounted forces reliable, secure access to LEO and MEO networks. The brief item does not include specific products, dates, or technical details.

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