ATX Defense is developing a Rapidly Established Agile Collaboration Hub (REACH) capability. This will result in a centralized hub that seamlessly integrates satellite communications infrastructure, collaboration tools, and access to existing DoD tools in minutes to facilitate disaster response and enable disadvantaged users access to real-time information sharing. The Air Force, including large elements of the Reserve and Air National Guard, lacks the ability to rapidly establish communications infrastructure and collaborative tools such as email, video conferencing, and shared drives at forward operating locations. Existing solutions require operable cellular networks, informal use of insecure personal devices, or rely on outdated technology such as radio and high-latency satellite communications. This problem is most acute in sustained response to disasters where real-time collaboration with Federal, State, and local authorities is required to develop an operational air support picture and coordinate the participating air effort of a response. Missions held at risk include Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA), Search and Rescue (SAR), airspace management, emergency evacuation support, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
