C2/Comms

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  • Spreading mobile data to disadvantaged troops
    Spreading mobile data to disadvantaged troops

    Complaints about shortage of bandwidth on the battlefield are not likely to end anytime soon.

  • Lockheed wins $736M satellite contract
    Lockheed wins $736M satellite contract

    Lockheed Martin will provide sustainment of Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite system, Milstar and Defense Satellite Communications System III.

  • IKONOS satellite retires
    IKONOS satellite retires

    The IKONOS satellite, launched in 1999, has taken thousands of images of the earth for national security, disaster relief and many other uses.

  • Textron upgrades C2 suite
    Textron upgrades C2 suite

    Textron’s iCommand 2.0 offers access to command and control capabilities wherever a web browser is available.

  • Meeting network needs for special ops
    Meeting network needs for special ops

    As the special operations forces’ mission evolves, so must the networks required to support that mission.

  • Global military comms market to hit $40B
    Global military comms market to hit $40B

    The adoption of multi-band and multi-mode tactical radio systems and other factors will fuel the growth.

  • Mercury takes electronic warfare contract
    Mercury takes electronic warfare contract

    Under the indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery (IDIQ), Mercury will supply radio frequency tuners and digital receivers for AN/SLQ-32(V)6 electronic countermeasure systems on Navy and Coast Guard ships.

  • DoD negotiating path to mobility
    DoD negotiating path to mobility

    Under DISA management alone, some 83,000 users have BlackBerry devices.

  • NETCENTS-2 goes to 20 firms
    NETCENTS-2 goes to 20 firms

    Under the IDIQ, the companies will bid for task orders for network operations and infrastructure.

  • Navy gearing up for NGEN re-compete
    Navy gearing up for NGEN re-compete

    With preparation under way, Navy officials will be taking a close look at fit, scale, compatibility, flexibility and maturity for the future of NGEN.