Secure Wireless Hub is a next-generation
body-worn tactical communications system for dismounted
operations
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:
VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced
the introduction of Viasat's Secure Wireless Hub (SWH), a wearable
tactical gateway solution for dismounted soldiers that is easy to
carry and simple to use. The SWH solution was developed as part of
a multi-phase effort with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
to identify and develop advanced tactical communications
capabilities for mobile ground forces.
The SWH is the first wearable addition to Viasat's portfolio of
tactical gateway solutions, providing a flexible, all-in-one design
to enable faster set up for warfighters to improve user experience
and support situational awareness within minutes. With a base of
less than one kilogram, the SWH system offers significantly reduced
size, weight and power (SWaP) to seamlessly integrate with body
armor without adding unnecessary weight. In addition to reducing
the physical load soldiers carry, the SWH provides an 85 percent
reduction in cabling compared to other wearable hub systems,
further simplifying ease of use for ground operators.
Viasat's SWH is designed to provide the capability of much
larger systems to meet expanding requirements for tactical edge
compute and networking in a small form factor for dismounted users.
As a complete solution, the SWH will offer a body-worn tactical
gateway that can provide a level of interoperability only
previously seen in larger transit boxes that are too big for
dismounted operations. Viasat's mobile software defined networking
platform, NetAgility, will enable the SWH to utilize various
tactical transports and advanced networking capabilities to improve
situational awareness and data exchange. The edge compute
capability will also offer a secure VPN, allowing the use of
multiple transports and waveforms across a range of devices to
provide resilient connectivity and safely share critical
battlefield information.
"Tactical edge operators are seeking lightweight compute and
resilient connectivity solutions to advance Battle Management
Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) capabilities. The
Secure Wireless Hub is our latest tactical solution created to
support this by addressing interoperability, automation, and
security challenges for the dismounted user," said David Schmolke, Vice President of Mission
Connections and Cybersecurity, Viasat Government. "The SWH was
designed with a focus on a user experience that enables the
warfighter to focus on the mission and not the equipment."
The SWH's modular design allows tactical operators to integrate
and configure connections for their mission, including LTE and
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth for additional resilience. Users can also benefit
from the Secure Wireless Hub App that seamlessly integrates with
military devices as a single source configuration manager. As part
of the development effort, Viasat worked with USSOCOM to undergo a
full customer test and user assessment of the SWH system during the
Strategic Level Joint SOF Fires Exercise last fall.
Visit our website to learn more about the SWH and Viasat's
portfolio of tactical networking and edge solutions.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company
that believes everyone and everything in the world can be
connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our
mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and
militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is
developing the ultimate global communications network to power
high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to
positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground,
in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space.
In May 2023, Viasat completed its
acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and
resources of the two companies to create a new global
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