Milcom

Milcom refers to the field and systems of military communications, including the exchange of voice, data, video, and sensor information within and between military organizations. Milcom encompasses satellite communications (SATCOM), terrestrial radio networks, data links, secure voice and data encryption, waveform design, and command and control (C2) systems. It supports applications such as battlefield management, logistics, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance information sharing, and interoperability with allied forces. Standards and interoperability efforts are important to ensure secure and reliable operation across platforms and environments.

MILCOM is also the name of the annual Military Communications Conference organized by the IEEE Communications Society. The conference provides a forum for researchers, military personnel, and defense industry representatives to present and discuss advances in military communications, networking, cyber operations, sensing, and information assurance. MILCOM typically features technical presentations, tutorials, poster sessions, and vendor exhibits, with emphasis on interoperability, security, resilience, and the integration of emerging technologies into defense communications. The event serves as a venue for technology transfer and collaboration among government, industry, and academia.