Samsung announces Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition tailored for tactical operations

Samsung just announced a tactical version of the Galaxy S20. The Galaxy S20 TE features a customized software to work in unison with existing tactical equipment and DualDAR architecture, offering two layers of data encryption based on NSA standards.

According to Samsung, the S20 TE is a “mission-ready smartphone solution designed for the unique needs of operators in the federal government and Department of Defense (DoD)”.

In a blog post, Taher Behbehani, Head of the Mobile B2B Division, SVP and General Manager, Samsung Electronics America, said; “The development of this solution is a result of coordination and feedback received from our Department of Defense customers and partners. The Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition provides the warfighter with the technology that will give them an edge in the field while providing their IT teams with an easy-to-deploy, highly secure solution that meets the demands of their regulated environment.”

The Galaxy S20 TTE easily connects to tactical radios and mission systems. It also offers network support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Private SIM, and CBRS to ensure a connection is maintained through multi-domain environments.