Sherpa 6 Inc. revealed it was awarded a contract last summer by Army Combat Capability Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center to develop and test a frequency diverse private 5G system, alongside a non-traditional mmWave solution. The initiative aims to evaluate the feasibility of using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies to enhance situational awareness and communication capabilities for Warfighting functions.
This award underscores Sherpa 6’s aim to advance tactical communication technologies that support military operations in increasingly dynamic and complex environments. The project includes multiple 5G radios and a meshed mmWave system, facilitating the testing of a prototype tactical command post designed for on-the-move operations.
Littleton-based Sherpa 6 specializes in delivering complex systems engineering and technology solutions tailored for government clients. For this contract, it is providing an open standards infrastructure, managing the system’s operational, administrative and maintenance aspects through its Enterprise Mobility Management platform, Watchtower. The initiative also includes experimentation with cutting-edge antenna designs.
This testing is critical for evaluating how private 5G systems can improve battlefield communication and operational efficiency. By collecting data on network reliability, latency, bandwidth and scalability in challenging and mobile environments, the project provides valuable insights into how private 5G systems can bolster real-time decision-making, ensure seamless data exchange and improve situational awareness.
These metrics play a crucial role in determining the system’s readiness for large-scale deployment, ultimately enhancing connectivity and operational effectiveness for the Warfighter.
