Trace Systems Inc., a major provider of communications technology, systems integration, and mission support services, has secured a 10-year contract under the Enterprise Acquisition of Geospatial Leveraged Equipment and Integration (EAGLE-I) initiative. The program, led by U.S. Special Operations Command, is valued at nearly $2 billion and aims to enhance Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) capabilities along with data transport systems across joint military operations.

Otto Hoernig, President and CEO of Trace Systems Inc., said the EAGLE-I initiative marks a significant advancement in the movement, integration, and delivery of vital C2ISR information throughout modern operational environments. He noted that the company has spent nearly 20 years supporting complex global missions where secure communications, dependable infrastructure, and rapid operational response are critical. According to Hoernig, the contract highlights the confidence USSOCOM has in Trace’s expertise and its ability to help deliver essential C2ISR data efficiently from enterprise-level operations to frontline tactical units.

The EAGLE-I initiative is intended to modernize the collection, transportation, integration, and distribution of mission-critical C2ISR data across strategic, operational, and tactical settings. Under the contract, Trace will assist USSOCOM and allied mission partners in building resilient, secure, and interoperable communications systems capable of meeting evolving operational requirements worldwide. The program will also utilize advanced global infrastructure and hybrid network designs to strengthen scalability, reliability, and connectivity for distributed missions.

Beyond USSOCOM, the EAGLE-I program includes collaboration with several defense organizations, including Air Combat Command, Defense Information Systems Agency, the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, and the United States Navy. The initiative reflects an increasing focus on interoperability among joint forces and faster sharing of C2ISR intelligence across all operational domains.

EAGLE-I also represents a transition from conventional Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) systems toward a broader integrated C2ISR framework. By extending beyond airborne operations to include land and maritime platforms, both manned and unmanned, the program is expected to improve real-time situational awareness and support faster operational decision-making.

Stacey McGill, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Trace Systems Inc., emphasized that today’s operational environments require uninterrupted connectivity between sensors, personnel, and command centers across every domain. She added that Trace is honored to contribute technologies and integration expertise that support quicker and better-informed mission outcomes for USSOCOM and its partners.

With deep experience in secure communications, network modernization, systems engineering, commercial teleport integration, and mission systems engineering, Trace Systems Inc. is positioned to help drive the next generation of defense-focused C2ISR and multi-domain data transport systems. The company stated it remains focused on delivering mission-oriented innovations that strengthen readiness, improve information exchange, and support global joint-force operations.