Expeditionary Communications Relay

Description

Seeking rapidly deployable, mesh-capable communications relay solutions for disconnected or contested environments.

Overall Objective

Develop a lightweight, rapidly deployable communications relay system that provides persistent connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or compromised.

Problem Statement

Expeditionary forces frequently operate in areas with no existing communications infrastructure. Current solutions are either too heavy for rapid deployment, too fragile for contested environments, or lack the bandwidth for modern tactical data requirements.

Desired Solution

A man-portable or small vehicle-mountable communications relay that establishes mesh connectivity within minutes of deployment. Must support voice, data, and video with encryption. Should operate independently for 48+ hours and integrate with existing tactical radios and networks.

Key Attributes