Tag: battlefield communications
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US Army Overhauls Battlefield Comms Plans to Counter Jamming Threats
The US Army is overhauling its battlefield communications plans to counter jamming threats, as traditional Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) plans are no longer effective. Current sequential PACE plans are brittle and can't withstand concurrent, multi-band jamming, says Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane.
USAF Faces Senate Scrutiny Over E-11 BACN Jet Retirement Plan
The US Air Force's plan to retire its fleet of seven E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) jets by 2028 has raised red flags with the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is demanding answers on how the capability gap will be filled. The committee wants a briefing by March 31, 2027, on the Air Force's plan to mitigate the operational risk of losing this critical communication capability.
China's PLA Adopts Antiquated Homing Pigeons for Battlefield Communications
In a surprising move, China's PLA Logistics Support Force has turned to an unlikely communication solution: homing pigeons, proudly showcased on state television as a key part of their battlefield communications toolkit. These birds are being used to deliver messages, bringing a touch of nostalgia to modern warfare.