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The Air Force launched its next protected communications satellite
The launch of AEHF-4 completes the initial AEHF constellation, enabling the military to transmit crucial information 10 times faster than the legacy constellation.
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C2/Comms
Marine squads will get more range, better comms thanks to Navy satellites
The MUOS technology allows Marines to switch satellites more smoothly and transfer data faster with better connectivity.
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Is it time to stand up a new space organization?
Given the importance of space, a dedicated space force may be in order.
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What 'Dirty Harry' and space deterrence have in common
Air Force officials gathered to talk about the approach to the space environment.
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SATCOM’s murky future
Military and industry examine what’s ahead for satellite communications.
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Cubic unveils tiny SATCOM antenna terminal
Cubic has announced a new product to enable greater portability among expeditionary forces for SATCOM capabilities.
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Air Force space mission unlikely to grow in 2017
Tthe service is working to organize the existing force for greater effectiveness.
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Army tests Manpack radio-MUOS satellite connection
The MUOS-Manpack radio successfully demonstrated voice and data communications with Mobile User Objective System satellites.
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Coast Guard winds down Differential GPS
Once DGPS aided all forms of maritime traffic, but the Coast Guard plans to wind down the now unnecessary system.
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Navy accepts fourth MUOS satellite
The satellite will move into its operational position in spring 2016.
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More Army satcom terminals to be Ku-, Ka- and X-band compatible
The service is upgrading terminals to ensure enough bandwidth for operational flexibility.
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