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BAE Systems Develops Wearable Antennas Reducing Soldier Load

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

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BAE Systems said it has developed a series of Body Wearable Antennas (BWA) which will reduce the load that soldiers have to carry whilst providing them with a high level of battlefield information and connectivity. The BWA allows soldiers to communicate with their colleagues on the front line without the need for conventional radio whip-antennas which can be cumbersome and conspicuous, the company said. By weaving the antennas into the fiber of the uniform the technology allows effective communication whilst…

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