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“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.”
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Fewer devices, more automation and a better interface would help fight ‘alert fatigue’
Too many inputs can be disastrous, experts warn.
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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.”
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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.”
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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."
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Data transport will decide the next conflict, not hypersonics
As the U.S. and allied defense community evaluate where to focus development and problem-solving resources, it’s important to ask what will deliver the strategic advantage needed in modern warfare.The battlespace has changed, and future conflicts will be fought — and won — differently in the next 30 years than they were in the past.
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US Army’s delayed battle command system begins operational testing
After some software deficiencies were identified and fixed, the Army's system that will link sensors and shooters on the battlefield is finally in the initial operational test and evaluation phase ahead of a full-rate production decision expected at the end of the year.
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Air Force eyes contract for AWACS replacement in 2023
The Air Force wants to know how a potential contractor would provide at least two prototype replacements for the AWACS by 2028.
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At Project Convergence, Army’s new battle command system demonstrated expanded capability
Here's how the Army's Integrated Battle Command System performed at Project Convergence 2021.
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Britain to upgrade communications on Cyprus military base
The U.K. will build a new communications facility on one of two bases it maintains on the Eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, a British Defence Ministry spokesman said.
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US military tech leads: Achieving all-domain decision advantage through JADC2
Adversaries of the United States are beginning to pull ahead, and they won’t wait for us to catch up. It remains up to us to synchronize our efforts and achieve success where others have previously failed.
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US Army moves to full-rate production on tactical radios essential for multidomain operations
The radios provide critical capabilities allowing forces multiple paths of communication.
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Air Force software tool helped coordinate Afghanistan evacuation of civilians
A tool developed by Kessel Run, an Air Force software factory, provided planning and situational awareness during the Afghanistan evacuation.
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New AI system fills rifle sights with extensive, easy-to-digest info
Assault rifles with the Elbit System’s new artificial intelligence data platform transform soldiers' view to resemble a first-person shooter video game.
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Better combat robot connectivity among improvements at major US Army network exercise
Other advances at the annual experiment could translate to future battlefield capabilities.
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General: Key components missing to bring JADC2 to contested battlefields
The Defense Department needs industry to build resilient tools that can survive in contested environments.
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New US Air Force secretary to shake up Advanced Battle Management Program
“I want to focus it more on specific operational return on investment,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told Defense News.
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US and Canada want to collaborate on NORAD modernization
In a joint statement, the nations pledged to upgrade NORAD's sensors and modernize the data infrastructure needed to detect more threats faster.
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US Army’s critical missile defense system will play role at Project Convergence
The service is laser-focused on bringing the Integrated Battle Command System through an initial operational test set to begin next month.
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Path for DARPA tech to become part of military’s JADC2 enterprise still unclear
"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.
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In a couple years, soldiers in Strykers can learn enemy locations before exiting the vehicles
Future tactical network tools for Stryker brigades will connect soldiers inside vehicles to their dismounted teammates across the battlefield.
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How the US Space Force plans to improve Arctic communication
Timing is critical as the mineral-rich Arctic becomes a new frontier in national security and economic pursuits.
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British warship to get a boost in firepower with new missile
The investment in Type 45 lethality improvements comes to $692 million), the government says.
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