IT/Networks

US Army sets timeline for demo of new, hard-to-detect mobile command post

“Project Convergence is probably in our future,” said Tyler Barton, a computer scientist and project lead with the C5ISR Center. “Probably not next year.”

US Army tests aerial tier communications in Jersey Devil’s stomping ground

“We really saw how the aerial tier could extend our network, but we wanted to do some further evaluations,” said Army Brig. Gen. Jeth Rey, the director of the Network Cross-Functional Team.

Norway to buy Raytheon’s Stormbreaker smart bomb for F-35 fleet

The country has already begun efforts to integrate the network-enabled munition on its F-35 fleet, and the head of Norway’s F-35 project office said in a July 18 statement the weapon will play an important role in helping the country begin initial operations for its Joint Strike Fighter fleet.

How one Navy reservist’s bright idea could make mobilizing easier

An app invented by reserve Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Calhoun will allow reservists to fill out their mobilization paperwork on their phone.

General Dynamics IT wins $908 million Air Force networks contract in Europe

The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity deal has a five-year base period with one three-year option available, according to the company.

Raytheon says upgraded aircraft landing system could help Air Force in conflict zones

The eJPALS precision landing system could be a key tool for the Air Force as it seeks to establish networks of spread out, light bases in austere locations.

Gmail fix for junior soldiers? Army launches Google email beta

The service started testing the Google products this week, a source said.

Proposed JADC2 cross-service exercise belongs in Pacific, says Hudson’s Clark

Senators this year recommended an additional $245 million for Joint All-Domain Command and Control as well as the creation of a joint force headquarters at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Pentagon’s secret JADC2 plan ‘evolving,’ official says, as lawmakers seek audit

“The implementation plan is not going to be a static document,” said Arsenio “Bong” Gumahad.

Safran unit agrees to acquire Orolia to expand in PNT market

Safran’s purchase will complete a “cohesive set of PNT architectures” to meet the needs of industries including aviation, defense and space, the company says.

South Korea to create new command that would control strategic weapons

The command would give the orders to subordinate military assets to strike enemy targets or intercept hostile missiles as part of the Kill Chain strategy and the Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation plan.

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.”

US Air Force seeks tech sweet spot for Advanced Battle Management System

“Those who have followed this ABMS journey, they’ve probably seen that it’s evolved over time as we learn more,” said Gen. CQ Brown, U.S. Air Force chief of staff.

How the cloud saved Ukraine’s data from Russian attacks

Russian operatives conducted physical and virtual “wiper attacks” on computer networks in Ukraine - attempting to delete all stored government information. Yet the data survived.

Viasat to test 5G networking for Marine Corps operations

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations in the near future, both for offensive and defensive reasons. But command and control remains a big barrier.

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."

US Army reaches for the sky to solve communication needs

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's aerial tier networking.

How war in Ukraine is informing future US Air Force networks

“If I were to summarize a lesson learned, it would be we can’t have enough coalition connectivity fast enough.”

Network Security

AT&T demonstrates 5G capability for US Navy ‘smart warehouse’

Throughput speeds of 3.9 gigabits per second, with less than 10 milliseconds of latency, were delivered during an April 28 event in California.

Lawmakers want Austin to report on progress, cost of JADC2

Concerns exist about the complexities and costs of Joint All-Domain Command and Control, a marquee Pentagon effort, and Congress has expressed its skepticism in the past.

Network Security

Army verifies info-sharing abilities with forces joining Project Convergence 22

The U.S. Army said a communications test known as COMMEX 1B was a success, replicating and informing the scale and scenarios of Project Convergence in far-flung laboratory and field settings.

Network Security

Military commands spent pandemic money on space analytics, IT upgrades

The U.S. military commands responsible for North America misused at least $19 million in COVID-19 relief money on space-related data analytics connected to the Pentagon’s JADC2 endeavor, as well as office information technology upgrades, investigators said.

Pentagon CIO stands ground on December timeline for JEDI follow-up

“It’s just going to take us a little bit longer than we thought,” John Sherman, the Pentagon's chief information officer, said in a March briefing.

Network Security

Project Convergence 22 aims to have best-positioned force shoot first

“We’re never going to fight as just a joint organization,” Army Brig. Gen. Jeth Rey, the director of the Network Cross-Functional Team, said this week. “We’re going to always have our coalition partners.”

GEOINT

US and allies blame Russia for Viasat hack ahead of Ukraine invasion

While the U.S. and others did not tie the digital assault to any one specific element of the Russian government, Estonia pinned the blame on Russia’s infamous intelligence directorate, known as GRU.