EVERYWHERE Case Studies
CASE STUDY: PERSONEL RCOVERY AFTER AN AIRCRAFT EJECTION
MILITARY
AT A GLANCE
During a combat mission in a contested environment, a military pilot is forced to eject after their aircraft is disabled. Upon landing, the pilot immediately transitions from aviation operations to Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) procedures.
CHALLENGES
• Avoid enemy detection and capture
• Navigate toward designated recovery areas
• Maintain strict emissions discipline
• Communicate only when operationally necessary
• Avoid enemy detection and capture
• Provide trusted location information to recovery forces
• Preserve operational security (OPSEC) throughout the recovery mission
SOLUTIONS
The pilot carries a Secure inReach® satellite communicator managed through the EVERYWHERE® platform. Rather than relying solely on voice communications, the pilot can transmit encrypted, low-signature Iridium satellite messages to authorized recovery personnel using pre-planned communications procedures.
BENEFITS
1. Unified Communication Platform
The EVERYWHERE Platform provides end-to-end encrypted Iridium messaging for secure global communications that operate independently of local infrastructure. Designed for low-bandwidth environments, it enables reliable communications in remote and challenging locations,
2. Enhanced Situational Awareness
When mission protocols permit, the EVERYWHERE Platform securely transmits GPS coordinates and provides scheduled or on-demand position updates to enhance situational awareness. Location history is available to authorized recovery personnel, helping reduce uncertainty and enabling more informed rescue planning when every minute matters.
3. Simplicity at Scale
The platform allows multiple authorized users—including operations centers, rescue coordinators, and command staff—to collaborate from a single operational picture.
KEY RESULTS
Maintained secure communications beyond line-of-sight and cellular coverage
Exchanged encrypted operational messages over the Iridium satellite network
Improved situational awareness throughout personnel recovery operations
Reduced uncertainty surrounding pilot status and recovery planning
Coordinated rescue forces using a shared operational picture
Supported a successful recovery while helping preserve operational security
