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Key Takeaways

• Tactical battlefield communications are essential for command coordination, situational awareness, and mission success.
• Legacy communication systems across military branches often lack interoperability, creating delays and data silos.
• The Department of Defense’s JADC2 initiative aims to unify and modernize communication systems across all services.
• Rapid technological evolution and budget constraints challenge the military’s ability to maintain cutting-edge systems.
• Expanding bandwidth capacity is critical for supporting real-time data sharing in modern battlefield operations.