Communication-on-the-Go (COTG) is an inescapable requirement for agile troop deployments. Hence there is a requirement of user terminal which is capable of supporting voice/video/images/text and PNT info being transmitted on a single form factor. Hence, it is proposed to develop a secure, compact, handheld SatPhone terminal to support secure communication protocols. The SatPhone has to be complaint with MSS standard of satellite communication. The handset should be capable of:
ISR – Capability to receive satl imagery and terrain/ weather updates.