# Iridium Supports Army Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications

A Defense News video published October 16, 2026, describes Iridium satellite communications supporting U.S. Army connectivity beyond line of sight for soldiers and unmanned systems, alongside navigation technology for GPS-disrupted environments. The report identifies operational capability areas relevant to Army communications and positioning, but provides no solicitation, contract award, funding amount, procurement timeline, or contact information.

- The capability profile is relevant to contractors offering satellite communications, tactical networking, unmanned-system connectivity, or navigation solutions for GPS-disrupted environments.
- Companies can assess how their offerings address beyond-line-of-sight communications and positioning needs; the report does not establish an active procurement or a specific Army requirement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Vendors
- Iridium ()

### Sources
- [How Iridium Is Helping the Army Stay Connected Beyond Line of Sight](https://www.defensenews.com/video/2026/10/16/how-iridium-is-helping-the-army-stay-connected-beyond-line-of-sight) - Defense News