State of Satcom | C4ISRNET

Raytheon-UTC merger wins approval, pending divestitures

The merger between two defense giants got the green light from the U.S. Department of Justice, under the condition that divestitures already in the works move forward and another piece of business is shed.

4 years ago

The Air Force launched its next protected communications satellite

The launch of AEHF-4 completes the initial AEHF constellation, enabling the military to transmit crucial information 10 times faster than the legacy constellation.

6 years ago

C2/Comms

Marine squads will get more range, better comms thanks to Navy satellites

The MUOS technology allows Marines to switch satellites more smoothly and transfer data faster with better connectivity.

What’s next for the Navy in space?

The Program Executive Officer Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence, as well as Space Systems, discusses what the Navy’s next task on orbit might be.

6 years ago

The Air Force should consider a new commercial satellite program

Industry officials, such as Skot Butler, the president of Intelsat General Corporation, are optimistic about the long-term opportunities for commercial satellite operators to work with the Department of Defense.

6 years ago

Air Force launches experiment to boost satellite communications

The Air Force sent a package of innovative and secretive satellites to orbit Saturday night.

6 years ago

Satellite providers to Air Force: Where do we stand?

Greater certainty about industry's role in supporting DoD's SATCOM needs would provide greater justification for more unique investments for private companies.

6 years ago

How could a burgeoning satellite servicing industry help government?

The emerging on-orbit satellite service industry is about to take-off, but space regulators are still struggling to find their role in a convoluted system that could be heading for reform.

6 years ago

The satellite surprise inside the spending bill

The new spending plan Congressional leaders unveiled Wednesday unexpectedly includes $600 million for the Air Force to extend its wideband satellite communications program by two satellites.

6 years ago

Why industry wants the Pentagon to consider small satellites

While small satellites remain popular around industry circles, the question of whether the technology is resilient enough for military utility remains an open question.

6 years ago

Why DoD is a challenging customer for commercial satellite providers

Commercial satellite providers say the fact that DoD's requirements are continually changing makes it difficult to provide services.

6 years ago

What will it take for the Air Force and Pentagon to move faster on space?

The Department of Defense is exploring possible ways to reform its space acquisition system to shrink the time it takes to deliver new capabilities to space, according to a new report.

6 years ago

Pentagon’s top tech official: Take more risks in space

If the US wants to maintain its edge in space, it needs to move faster, a DoD official said.

6 years ago

New leadership for satellite communications company XTAR

The military satellite communications company announced a new president and CEO.

6 years ago

Industry Perspective: Intelsat General's Skot Butler on future satcom

Satellite industry veteran Skot Butler has high hopes for the Pentagon's new direction in satcom.

7 years ago

Air Force looks to contractors to fly satellites

The Air Force is finalizing proposals to allow contractors to conduct day-to-day operations for satellite flight.

7 years ago

When it comes to cybersecurity, the satellite industry stands out

The satellite industry is different from other commercial industries in regard to cyberthreats, according to one satellite executive.

7 years ago

Why does DoD care about space situational awareness? One word: deterrence

The Pentagon engages in space situational awareness to deter conflicts in space.

7 years ago

How the Air Force and IC will partner in space

As the Air Force is moving to normalize space as a war-fighting environment, collaboration with the intelligence community is critical.

7 years ago

SATCOM

With a military that increasingly is deployed to remote locales in smaller, lightweight teams, meeting troops’ communications needs is a growing concern for DoD.

The merger between two defense giants got the green light from the U.S. Department of Justice, under the condition that divestitures already in the works move forward and another piece of business is shed.

The launch of AEHF-4 completes the initial AEHF constellation, enabling the military to transmit crucial information 10 times faster than the legacy constellation.

The MUOS technology allows Marines to switch satellites more smoothly and transfer data faster with better connectivity.

The Program Executive Officer Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence, as well as Space Systems, discusses what the Navy’s next task on orbit might be.

Industry officials, such as Skot Butler, the president of Intelsat General Corporation, are optimistic about the long-term opportunities for commercial satellite operators to work with the Department of Defense.

The Air Force sent a package of innovative and secretive satellites to orbit Saturday night.

Greater certainty about industry's role in supporting DoD's SATCOM needs would provide greater justification for more unique investments for private companies.

The emerging on-orbit satellite service industry is about to take-off, but space regulators are still struggling to find their role in a convoluted system that could be heading for reform.

The new spending plan Congressional leaders unveiled Wednesday unexpectedly includes $600 million for the Air Force to extend its wideband satellite communications program by two satellites.

While small satellites remain popular around industry circles, the question of whether the technology is resilient enough for military utility remains an open question.

Commercial satellite providers say the fact that DoD's requirements are continually changing makes it difficult to provide services.

The Department of Defense is exploring possible ways to reform its space acquisition system to shrink the time it takes to deliver new capabilities to space, according to a new report.

If the US wants to maintain its edge in space, it needs to move faster, a DoD official said.

The military satellite communications company announced a new president and CEO.

Satellite industry veteran Skot Butler has high hopes for the Pentagon's new direction in satcom.

The Air Force is finalizing proposals to allow contractors to conduct day-to-day operations for satellite flight.

The satellite industry is different from other commercial industries in regard to cyberthreats, according to one satellite executive.

The Pentagon engages in space situational awareness to deter conflicts in space.

As the Air Force is moving to normalize space as a war-fighting environment, collaboration with the intelligence community is critical.