Ultra I&C has been awarded an initial contract by the U.S. Army to provide its Archer troposcatter system.
The award enables Army units to begin training with and evaluating the system to improve network resiliency through an additional layer of secure communications.
Troposcatter technology supports critical communications in contested environments where satellite access is limited or denied. Archer provides high-throughput, beyond-line-of-sight communications that exceed Army range requirements and maintain secure links without satellites or ground infrastructure.
Enhanced with advanced encryption and anti-jamming features, Archer deploys in 15 minutes and meets all required military standards for use in harsh environments. Ultra I&C developed the system through rapid innovation cycles to outperform legacy solutions while reducing size, weight, power and cost.
“The Army requires resilient communications solutions to meet mission requirements while operating in the most demanding operational environments,” said Jeffrey Wrobel, vice president of business development for Ultra I&C’s Communications division. “In the landscape of congested modern warfare and the real possibility of a day without satellites, troposcatter is an essential technology.”
Archer is built on a modular, upgradeable platform and is interoperable with existing Army systems to ensure seamless integration.
Ultra I&C provides defense technology solutions, including high-capacity tactical communications systems across line-of-sight, troposcatter and satellite technologies. The company supports resilient, multi-layered communications networks for warfighters across all operational domains.