Persistent Systems named Official Tactical Communications Partner of America's Game
- Four-year partnership of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA begins with 127th meeting
- Game takes place December 12, 2026 at MetLife Stadium
NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in advanced networking solutions announced today that they are the Official Tactical Communications Partner of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA. The company will be an associate sponsor of America's Game for the next four years, beginning with the 127th meeting between Army and Navy on Saturday, December 12, 2026, airing on CBS at 3 pm ET.
With this year's game taking place at MetLife Stadium, just across the river from the Persistent Hudson Yards headquarters, the company will introduce fans, alumni from both academies, cadets and midshipmen to the Wave Relay® Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET), the network that keeps warfighters, systems and devices connected at all times. The experience will give future military leaders a firsthand look at the critical communications technology that may support them and their missions in the field.
"The meeting of the academies is a memorable moment in each cadet's and midshipmen's career," said Leslie Hulser, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Persistent Systems. "As a company building mission-critical technology for the armed services, this year's game will show our rising service members how scalable communications will define their ability to operate securely, safely and effectively in the field one day."
The Persistent Wave Relay network will be in operation during the Game's Fan Festival, including integration with unmanned systems, where fans will experience the network for themselves. The day will also feature appearances by military influencer and Army reservist Hailey Lujan.
"The Army West Point and Naval Academy Athletic Associations are pleased to welcome Persistent Systems as the Official Tactical Communications Partner of America's Game," said Tom Theodorakis, Director of Athletics at Army West Point and Michael Kelly, Director of Athletics at the U.S. Naval Academy. "Partners like Persistent help bring our cadets, midshipmen, and the broader military community together in ways that go beyond the game itself, reinforcing the values of service and preparedness that define this rivalry."
With this year's Army-Navy Game coinciding with the nation's 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the Persistent sponsorship underscores the company's commitment to standing behind the men and women who will carry that legacy forward.
For those who wish to follow along, stay connected with Persistent on YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn for updates leading up to game day.
About Persistent Systems, LLC
Persistent Systems, LLC, a leader in defense technology, has been engineering secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) solutions since 2007, enabling joint forces and multinational coalitions to communicate, collaborate, and achieve mission success. Persistent created the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, a unified data network for unmanned systems, sensors, and software, empowering warfighters to accomplish tactical objectives across the operational area. Built on the company's Wave Relay MANET and Cloud Relay™ technologies, this ecosystem delivers a global data fabric for military, first responders, and commercial users. Persistent has offices in New York City, Colorado, North Carolina, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
About the Army-Navy Game
The Army-Navy Game presented by USAA is an annual football game between the nation's two oldest service academies. The event dates back to 1890 and is executed jointly by the Army West Point Athletic Association and the Naval Academy Athletic Association. The 2026 Army-Navy Game will be televised on CBS on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 pm ET and broadcast nationally on Westwood One Radio. America's Game is the greatest rivalry in all of sports. Learn more at ArmyNavyGame.com.
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