The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) is a United States Air Force (USAF) airborne communications relay and gateway system carried by the unmanned EQ-4B and the manned Bombardier E-11A aircraft.

Feb 9, 2023 · An E-11A aircraft crashed in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, during a combat sortie in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS) in January 2020, killing two people onboard. The cause of the accident was attributed to engine failure.

Jan 4, 2023 · The U.S. Air Force 430th Expeditionary Electronic Communications Squadron “Black Wolves” received a new E-11A aircraft with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node payload, which arrived at...

Northrop Grumman’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) combined with the E-11A modified Bombardier BD700 business jet, enable a high-altitude, airborne communications gateway that translates and distributes imagery, voice and tactical data from disparate elements — enhancing situational awareness and enabling seamless ...

May 12, 2023 · Though the E-11A has been in combat service for the Air Force since 2008, when it helped troops in Afghanistan overcome communication limitations in rugged terrain, its arrival at Robins is a milestone as the base transitions from the …

Jan 7, 2023 · The E-11A is the newest addition to 430th Expeditionary Electronic Communications Squadron's fleet. Commonly known as Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, this aircraft extends the range of communications channels and enables better communication amongst units.

Apr 25, 2023 · A E-11A BACN, Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft, arrived on April 24, 2023, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The E-11A is a communications relay and gateway system that provides military commanders with a versatile means of exchanging information from multiple air, ground and maritime sources.

Apr 4, 2024 · Since its introduction in 2008, the E-11A has arguably been one of the most important platforms in the United States Air Force. It is described as 'Wi-Fi in the sky.' Key.Aero has described the BACN on the E-11A as the most vital relay and gateway platform in …

Jun 3, 2021 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Learjet a contract worth up to $465 million for Bombardier Global 6000 business jets, which will be modified into the E-11A aircraft used to...

The E-11A provides communications capabilities to coalition forces on the ground and aircraft in the air. Commonly known as Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, this aircraft extends the range of communications channels and enables better communication among units.