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How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight
Iridium is presenting its low-Earth-orbit satellite communications network as a way to maintain United States Army connectivity beyond the reach of conventional tactical radio links. Its globally distributed spacecraft can relay information among mobile personnel, command posts and unmanned platforms operating in terrain or at distances that prevent direct line-of-sight contact. The company is emphasizing resilient communications options for distributed missions, particularly where terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable or subject to interference. The reported activity concerns demonstrated services and potential Army use cases rather than a newly announced purchase of a defined number of satellite terminals.