Dead spots of communications on the modern battlefield are a nightmare for the warfighter, whether on the ground or in the air. In a global scenario, communications need to be…
Shany Seawright

Shany Seawright
Senior Vice President at Strategic Communications Group and Managing Editor of The Modern Battlespace, Seawright oversees the direction of the publication and manages the editorial staff. She also manages and writes content for other publications in the defense military, government IT, and aviation industries.
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Ground Communication
VIDEO: The Rise of a New Platform – The Connected Solider
by Shany Seawright November 18, 2019In order to “fight tonight” and prepare for tomorrow’s fight, the U.S. Army is shifting its view of the network. Its network modernization strategy will enable a simplified, protected, agile…
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Airborne Communication
Future Vertical Lift is a Crucial Modernization Priority for the Army
by Shany Seawright November 7, 2019Modernization is top of mind for all military services to prepare their forces for future battles. As initiatives and programs arise, investment is required for future innovation and to ensure…
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Ground Communication
AUSA 2019: Ready Now, Investing in the Future
by Shany Seawright October 8, 2019Next week, 30,000 attendees will be in Washington D.C. for the 65th Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting, which is the largest exposition in North America. AUSA 2019…
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Airborne CommunicationGround Communication
Analysts Predict Demand for Defense Communication Systems as the Battlespace Evolves
by Shany Seawright August 12, 2019As the future of the battlespace evolves, advanced technologies are in demand to ensure that the warfighter is connected and prepared to fight. In fact, Future Market Insights, an organization…
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There is no doubt that how we view warfare and the battlefield will rapidly change as technologies and advancements continue. Before we get too far into 2019, the editors of…
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Ground Communication
A Look Back at Army Futures Command in 2018
by Shany Seawright December 19, 2018As 2018 comes to a close, our team is looking back at the most significant milestones of the year. One of the biggest areas of focus for the year has…
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Ground Communication
Addressing the Gap of Communications in the Battlefield with Portable Gateway Devices
by Shany Seawright July 27, 2018In today’s modern battlefield, warfighters must be ready at all times, for both offensive and defensive operations. This level of readiness requires network communications capabilities without any gaps from ground…
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Airborne Communication
The Evolution of Today’s Battlespace: Q&A with Troy Brunk
by Shany Seawright July 2, 2018Since 1933, Rockwell Collins has specialized in enabling communications on the battlefield with the development of shortwave radio equipment. As the battlespace has evolved, Rockwell Collins has met the challenge…