Wideband SATCOM Operational Management Systems

The Wideband SATCOM Operational Management Systems (WSOMS) program is a key procurement initiative under the U.S. Space Force, transitioning from the Department of the Army in FY 2026. The primary goal of WSOMS is to provide a comprehensive suite of planning and management tools that enable efficient use of the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation for the Department of Defense (DoD) and its international partners. This system integrates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) telecommunications hardware and software applications to support satellite payload control, planning, and management capabilities across a global network.

The WSOMS System of Systems (SoS) is composed of nine interoperable subsystems, each with specific objectives. The Common Network Planning Software (CNPS) is designed to plan satellite communication networks based on combatant command requirements, ensuring that operational needs are met efficiently. The Global SATCOM Configuration Control Element (GSCCE) is responsible for controlling WGS spacecraft and monitoring their health, performance, and configuration status, which is critical for maintaining reliable satellite operations.

Another key subsystem, the Wideband Remote Monitoring Sensor (WRMS), provides spectrum monitoring functions to manage and control wideband spacecraft resources. The Wideband SATCOM Trend Analysis and Anomaly Resolution System / WSOMS Mediated Interoperability Infrastructure (WSTARS/WMII) delivers private cloud computing and data management services, enabling seamless communication and interoperability among WSOMS subsystems. These capabilities are essential for identifying and resolving system performance anomalies and supporting real-time operational decision-making.

The Power Control Management Subsystem (PCMS), which is expected to reach Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in FY26, will provide management of wideband Military SATCOM (MILSATCOM) strategic terminals. Its objectives include enhancing situational awareness, automating power control, and enabling rapid reconfiguration of modems and terminals, particularly during routine beam transitions and restoral activities in contested environments. This improves the system's resilience and minimizes user outages during critical operations.

Additional infrastructure subsystems within WSOMS include the Cross Domain Solution (CDS), Remote Monitoring and Control Equipment (RMCE), Replacement Radio Frequency Interconnecting Subsystem (RRFIS), and WSOMS Network (WSOMSNet). These components collectively support secure information exchange, robust network monitoring, and enhanced resiliency. The modernization of these elements in FY 2026 aims to integrate advanced security information and event management features, enabling near real-time analysis of network security alerts and improving overall network robustness.

The WSOMS program directly supports the DoD's broader strategic objectives, including the DoD Chief Information Officer's IT Advancement Strategy, C3 Modernization Strategy, Software Modernization Strategy, and Enterprise Satellite Communications Management and Control (ESC-MC) CONOPS. By incorporating the enhanced capabilities of new WGS space vehicles, WSOMS ensures that U.S. and allied forces maintain secure, high-capacity communications across tactical, operational, and strategic levels. This is vital for command and control, especially in contested or degraded space environments.

The FY 2026 funding request for WSOMS will support the modernization and integration of critical subsystems, data analytics, and network infrastructure. The program's objectives are to improve system resiliency, situational awareness, and operational agility in response to emerging adversarial threats. Activities funded under this line item may also include program office support, technical analysis, and leveraging commercial and international partnerships to ensure the DoD's wideband SATCOM capabilities remain robust and adaptable to future challenges.