Why traditional battlefield comms are no longer enough.
Modern battlefields are saturated with electronic warfare, while tactical networks are being pushed to support higher data volumes, denser node counts, and multiple mission types simultaneously. Connectivity is no longer just about dependable communications. It is now an enabling layer for real-time decision-making, ISR, autonomy, and command and control operations.
Many existing tactical radio systems were never designed to operate as high-capacity data backbones. As operational demands increase, forces need connectivity that can sustain high-throughput data exchange, remain resilient under EW pressure, and support manoeuvre without increasing detectability in contested environments.
Experience Blu Wireless Phantom in action at SOF Week 2026
Blu Wireless is the only tactical comms partner that provides Defense forces with stealthy,
resilient, high-speed communications on the move, delivering operational advantage at the
tactical edge.
Book your slot with our team at Booth #5508 to see it in action:
Blu Wireless Phantom: connectivity built for the tactical edge
Blu Wireless delivers stealthy mmWave connectivity built for the battlefield. Think real-time C2, high-speed data sharing, and AI-driven awareness across platforms and formations up to Division strength.
Purpose-built for tactical mobility, our sovereign, low profile systems combine:
Self-healing mesh network at division-level scale
Resilient, adaptive connectivity enabling continuous communications across dispersed units & large force elements, even in dynamic and contested environments.
LPI/LPD communications
Ultra-low probability of interception and detection prevents forces from being located or disrupted in EW-intense theatres, strengthening stealth, survivability & manoeuvre advantage.
High-throughput, ultra-low-latency links
Sustained 400–800 Mb/s+ performance delivering real-time video, sensor feeds, autonomous navigation data, & command-and-control traffic without degradation.
Proven in the field, designed for transformation
Our solutions are field-proven and integration-ready:
- Integrated with ATAK and NETT Warrior
- Deployed on M1 Abrams, Bradley M2s and dismounted units
- Supporting the U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s mission Flytrap 5.0, with our Phantom mmWave technology
Designed with the Tactical Commander in mind, Blu Wireless supports fast, resilient, on-the-move decision-making. Reach out to our team to learn more.
Meet the Team
Roy Orren
Mission Engineering Specialist – Defense
Command Sergeant Major of the only tactical signal battalion servicing Europe and Africa.
Paul Trowbridge
Principal Solutions Architect – Defense
Over 20 years supporting Special Operations Forces and multiple operational deployments, Paul has served in roles ranging from RTO (Radio Operator) to Company Sergeant Major, bringing firsthand operational experience and a deep understanding of mission-critical communications in contested environments.
paul.trowbridge@bluwireless.com
How we compare
Not all comms systems are built for contested, on-the-move operations. Here’s the difference.
| Capability | Blu Wireless Phantom | Traditional Tactical Comms |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Risk | Ultra LPD (virtually undetectable) | Moderate to high |
| EW Resilience | High (proven in contested ops) | Variable |
| Scalability | 100s to 1,000s of nodes | Limited |
| Deployment Complexity | No static infrastructure | Requires specialist training |
| Bandwidth & Latency | Gigabit throughput, low latency | Lower bandwidth, higher latency |
What our users say
“We’ve been lucky enough to partner with some of the best firms in the communications industry and we consider Blu Wireless as a member of the top echelon. The senior leadership team’s technical and engineering prowess is second to none – both of which are critical for successful product development.”
– Customer, Aerospace Sector
