The Whisper Next Gen WiGig project plans to evaluate optimization opportunities within the IEEE WiGig (60 GHz) standard for use cases as a potential low size, weight, and power tactical ultra-secure communications capability for Special Operations Command (SOCOM). It has the potential to be a highly secure, covert and reliable data transmission link for soldiers or indigenous allies in hostile environments. Current communication methods utilized by Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel have slow data rates, adding unneeded mission time and burden to operators. Traditional RF transmission options also have relatively high probability of detection and interception, which presents an operational security risk that could be mitigated with low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD) RF modalities.
