Air Force picks Alion for spectrum management

Alion has been awarded a $15 million Air Force contract for spectrum management.

Alion will also "conduct research and technical analyses to determine the feasibility of sharing spectrum with commercial wireless providers, identify new spectrum for relocation and implement transition plans for affected spectrum-dependent systems," the company said. "Additionally, Alion will support AFSMO's participation in national and international regulatory forums."

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