Commanders find new ways to leverage network in theater and training
The war in Ukraine and combat training center rotations are yielding lessons for the U.S. Army's network plans.
Electronic Warfare
Signal battalions to be rebuilt for modern combat, Army says
The move, which may be approved by December, is expected to free up signal soldiers for more unit-level work within the brigades.
Pentagon to expand industry pool for CJADC2 experimentation
The Pentagon held its first GIDE industry day on Tuesday, an effort to solidify a process for companies to integrate C2 tools into future experiments.
Air Force’s ‘WiFi in the sky’ provides a backbone for Gaza airdrops
The Air Force's E-11A airborne communications relay jets are providing a crucial backbone for humanitarian aid missions over Gaza.
Pentagon to issue guidance on open radio access networks to support 5G
ORAN is something the DoD has been pushing aggressively to explore.
Pentagon unveils IT modernization plan to tackle talent, tech hurdles
The 'Fulcrum' strategy offers specifics on broad, sweeping goals by the U.S. military to communicate faster and more securely with warfighters and allies.
Lockheed ties digital C2 into Joint Fires Network at Valiant Shield
Lockheed Martin demonstrated it could integrate its digital command and control capability into U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Joint Fires Network.
US Air Force says it’s on verge of rapid electronic warfare updates
Col. Josh Koslov, commander of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, once called a three-hour EW update a "moonshot," but said it's now within reach.
Opinion
Achieving decision-advantage at the EDGE in multi-domain operations
The rapid development of edge computing and network solutions continually forces the evolution of technology driven Command and Control and ISR systems.
Thales doubles down on radio production as US Army rethinks its network
The Army tapped Thales Defense and Security and L3Harris Technologies to furnish combat net radios. Initial orders totaled tens of millions of dollars.
Stingy intel-sharing a ‘recipe for losing,’ Space Force’s Miller says
"The United States does not go into conflict alone," Lt. Gen. David Miller said at the GEOINT conference. "Check your history. It does not happen."
Ukraine comms struggles spur European hunger for L3Harris radios
Reliable, low-profile means of relaying battlefield information have become a linchpin for fighting in Eastern Europe.
Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’
A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.
Marines’ tech chief unveils latest network, command-and-control effort
The Marine Corps wants to ensure all the right data can flow between its small units operating forward and their joint and coalition partners in theater.
Opinion
Pentagon can benefit from robust photonics infrastructure in Europe
The U.S. can make use of a robust photonics infrastructure in Europe to boost its defenses in space.
Lockheed to supply Australia with air battle management system
Overhauling Australia’s overhead defenses is expected to generate hundreds of local jobs as well as open the door to a multibillion-dollar export market.
Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts
The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.
