Defense Systems
Troops finding new ways to deploy VSATs for mission success
Terminals bring a range of inputs to mobile users but size limited by power source, specifically batteries.
Defense Systems
Army orders more Rifleman Radios to boost tactical comms
General Dynamics C4 Systems has received a new order from the Army to furnish additional Joint Tactical Radio System Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit AN/PRC-154 Rifleman radios and accessory kits.
Defense Systems
Battlefield network is Army's top priority, says chief of staff
Updating the Army’s collection of tactical radios, mapping programs and smart phones into a seamless battlefield network remains the service's top modernization priority.
Defense Systems
How Army PEO IEW&S is using sensors and cloud to seek battlefield clarity
EW technologies and ISR sensors boost situational awareness, force protection, and reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition.
Defense Systems
Tug of war continues over Army intel system
Army testers say the service's main intelligence network in Afghanistan is difficult to operate, prone to crashes, and vulnerable to hacking and that an alternate system would be better.
Defense Systems
Massive Army spy blimp attempts its first test flight
The Army's Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) has completed its first flight.
Defense Systems
Napper passes NETCOM baton to Lynn
Maj. Gen. Jennifer L. Napper will turn over command of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command to Maj. Gen. Alan R. Lynn at a morning ceremony to be held Aug. 9 at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Defense Systems
CECOM deploys SharePoint portal to boost collaboration
CECOM is using a portal to centralize its data, streamline applications and connect its more than 13,000 employees worldwide.
Defense Systems
Mission command-on-the-move system going to US infantry division in South Korea
Under a rapid equipping force contract, ITT Excelis will provide command-on-the-move systems to the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea.
Defense Systems
Army establishes structured approach to BCT modernization
New network foundation built atop ashes of Future Combat Systems.
Defense Systems
Industry highlights Capability Set 13 hardware
Industry representatives have been quick to highlight the performance of their systems at the recently concluded Network Integration Evaluation 12.2, and how they will field as part of the Capability Set 13 (CS 13) architecture beginning in October.
Defense Systems
Changes Afoot
Many wheels were set in motion this summer, s a number of key leaders in military cyber and defense IT were set to begin transitions to new posts, while at the same time the Air Force began a reorganization with major implications for the future direction of the service's cyber policies and actions.
Defense Systems
Army makes new plans for UAS assets in Afghanistan
Army COL Tim Baxter on deployment of a company of Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles to Afghanistan, the use of universal systems and interoperability, and the weaponization of the Shadow UAV.
Defense Systems
Army backed by OSD in decision to continue Gray Eagle upgrades
The Army plans to press on with its plan to buy more Gray Eagle drones and make key upgrades to the aircraft despite glitches encountered with its software.
Defense Systems
Cyber maneuver program to help Army protect networks
The Army has awarded a contract for a cyber maneuver program.
Defense Systems
Rifleman Radio moves into higher production
An Army request to buy up to 13,077 additional Rifleman Radios has been approved.
Defense Systems
Army's backbone on the move goes for its IOT&E at NIE 12.2
WIN-T Increment 2 gets full workout with 60 communications-on-the-move vehicles, and lots of lessons learned.
Defense Systems
Army ready to brief industry on next year’s NIE
The Army will host a Network Integration Evaluation industry day on July 19 to inform contractors about requirements associated with participating in its Capability Set Management and Agile Acquisition Process.
Defense Systems
Grey Eagles and 747s to share national airspace soon?
The Army has completed a two-week trial of its new “sense and avoid” technology for unmanned aerial systems and says UASes could be sharing domestic airspace with piloted craft by March 2014.
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