Advancing Army Operations: Testing Next-Gen Communication Technologies

The US Army is set to test its Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT) in September, which combines cyber, jamming, and signals intelligence capabilities. The TLS-BCT is designed to provide smaller Army formations with the ability to understand their surroundings, disrupt enemy networks, and counter advanced electronics used by countries like China and Russia. The test will evaluate the system's performance against threat emitters and its ability to conduct mission threads. The Army is investing in tactical electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect, with the effectiveness of electronic warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict serving as motivation.