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Battle management reforms prove daunting, general to oversee effort

Kendall announces appointment of program executive officer to supervise effort.

11 days ago

Boeing demonstrates MQ-25′s utility as surveillance drone

Though the MQ-25 will first deploy as a tanker, Boeing is working to mature a second mission set for the long-endurance carrier-based drone.

2 weeks ago

Battlefield Tech

Anduril unveils ‘Menace’ command-and-control center for austere bases

Anduril says its Menace center could help the U.S. Air Force establish bases in austere areas as part of the Agile Combat Employment concept.

Stryker power problem uncovered in test of US Army network gear

“We’re going to see if it’s ITN equipment on there that’s giving them some issues,” the product manager said, “or if it’s the type of Stryker they have.”

3 months ago

US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”

3 months ago

Five questions for Army’s Robert Collins as he moves to Pentagon acquisitions office

"I’ve been doing this for 30 years," the general said, "and any time the coach puts you back in for a couple more plays on the playing field, I'll tell you, that gives you a lot of energy."

3 months ago

Ukraine to get thousands of secure radios in latest US package

The radios will be sourced using Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds and will not be siphoned from existing U.S. stockpiles.

4 months ago

House cyber panel seeks review of delayed Air Force Link 16 upgrade

“I’m concerned that the can’s been kicked down the road a lot,” Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., said at a budget hearing in April.

4 months ago

Fewer devices, more automation and a better interface would help fight ‘alert fatigue’

Too many inputs can be disastrous, experts warn.

4 months ago

Ukraine war shows danger of unencrypted communications, says US Army secretary

“When soldiers use unencrypted comms, that makes them targetable,” the Army secretary said. “And I think we are going to have to think about that.”

4 months ago

War in Ukraine reinforces need for US Army network upgrades, generals say

“Also, when you have a living and breathing threat,” Army Maj. Gen. Robert Collins said, “you need to think about the things such as a contested and congested environment.”

5 months ago

Raytheon upgrades nuclear comms with first installation for Air Force

"Global ASNT is a transformational new system that replaces Cold War-era communications equipment with the intent of enhancing the warfighters capability as we transition to the command post of the future."

6 months ago