Keeping the force coordinated and ready to act
For more than a decade, U.S. forces have trusted Viasat Government with Blue Force Tracking. We keep the mission visible, coordinated and ready to move.
Why defense forces depend on Viasat Government for Blue Force Tracking.
Proven capability. Mission-grade technology. A partner that stays in it for the long haul.
From real-time position updates to shared operational pictures and tactical messaging, Viasat Government connects the capabilities that keep forces visible, coordinated and informed across the battlefield.
Field-tested. Mission-trusted.
Viasat Government has supported Blue Force Tracking through real operations, across more than 100,000 tactical platforms, for over a decade. The reliability military units depend on.
Ready for the next generation of C2
Our Multi-Network Terminal (MNT) is designed to fit into existing BFT hardware configurations while adding support for Ku/Ka-band and 5G waveforms –– future-proofing the terminal for next-generation command and control architectures without disrupting what works today.
Mission-grade security
Every BFT capability is built to the security standards government and defense missions demand – protecting position data, identity and mission communications as they move across the battlespace.
A partner that stays in it
We work alongside military forces to sustain, evolve and advance Blue Force Tracking capabilities as mission requirements evolve.
Blue Force Tracking in action
Move tactical messages, enemy position reports and mission-critical communications across the battlefield quickly and securely, keeping forces coordinated and ready to respond.
Situational awareness depends on position data and command information moving across platforms, commanders and tactical teams without delay. Learn how Viasat Government connects the technology that keeps forces visible, coordinated and ready to respond.
Position location information (PLI)
Deliver real-time, accurate position location updates across tactical platforms so commanders always know where friendly forces are –– and can act on that information without delay.
Common operating picture (COP)
Share a unified view of the operational environment across commands, platforms and teams so every decision-maker is working from the same picture at the same time.
Tactical messaging
Move tactical messages, enemy position reports and mission-critical communications across the battlefield quickly and securely, keeping forces coordinated and ready to respond.
Explore the capabilities behind Blue Force Tracking
Effective Blue Force Tracking depends on fielded terminals, reliable communications and mission-ready software working together. Viasat Government brings the connected foundation that keeps forces visible, coordinated and ready to act.
Terminals & radios
Viasat Government L-Band mobile transceivers are the backbone of BFT2, delivering faster PLI refresh rates across tactical platforms. The Multi-Network Terminal (MNT) extends that capability to support Ku/Ka-band and 5G waveforms for next-generation missions. The L-TAC and BGAN terminals round out the portfolio, covering additional platforms and operational environments.
Software & services
Viasat Government software and managed services connect BFT capabilities into broader mission management and C2 environments –– providing the data transport, network management and mission integration that modern operations depend on.
Connectivity
Connect people, platforms, sensors and systems across operational environments with resilient communications and networking capabilities designed to support mission continuity.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Force Tracking is a satellite-based capability that provides real-time position location information for friendly forces. It enables tactical commanders to maintain a common operating picture, coordinate movements and exchange command and control messages across the battlefield.
Viasat Government has been the trusted technology provider behind BFT for the U.S. armed forces for more than a decade. We deliver the L-Band mobile transceivers, network infrastructure and mission software that power BFT2 –– the current-generation situational awareness system used by U.S. forces across more than 100,000 tactical platforms.
BFT2 is the current-generation Blue Force Tracking system, delivering faster PLI refresh rates, improved network efficiency and enhanced command and control communications. It reduces total operational expenditure for the Department of Defense while giving warfighters a more timely, accurate operational picture.
Viasat Government L-Band mobile transceivers are the primary terminal for BFT2. The Multi-Network Terminal (MNT) is designed to fit existing BFT hardware configurations while adding Ku/Ka-band and 5G support for future mission requirements. The L-TAC and BGAN terminals extend situational awareness to additional platforms and operational environments.
BFT is not a legacy capability waiting to be replaced –– it is a foundational building block for whatever next-generation C2 looks like. The position data, identity awareness and communications infrastructure it provides remain essential to how forces will coordinate in the future. Viasat Government is investing in multi-network terminal pathways and software integration to ensure BFT capabilities can grow with the architecture around them.
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Whether you are sustaining today operations, planning a capability refresh or thinking through where situational awareness fits in your next-generation C2 architecture – Viasat Government has been in this mission longer than most, and we are built to help you think through what comes next.
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