C2/Comms

Pentagon to issue guidance on open radio access networks to support 5G

ORAN is something the DoD has been pushing aggressively to explore.

Opinion

How the military is preparing for AI at the edge

DoD must adopt solutions with significant computing power at the edge, find ways to reduce the size of AI/ML models and mitigate new security threats.

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.

Opinion

Pentagon is certain that space will be key to future conflicts

Satellites form the backbone of modern military infrastructure, supporting vital functions like precise navigation and secure communication.

Opinion

How to use automation and AI to give warfighters a strategic edge

Networks need to be able to quickly and automatically recover and repair themselves in the event of an issue without the need for human intervention.

Estonian-made combat robots in Ukraine now come with Starlink

The new satellite connectivity feature allows the vehicles to be operated from thousands of miles away, according to the manufacturer.

Opinion

Defining Dynamic Space Ops: What it means to stay dominant in orbit

A second tier of capabilities will become more important over time, including on-orbit servicing and autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations.

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.

Is the Pentagon’s more targeted approach to CJADC2 paying off?

The shift from trying to connect everything to instead tackling the most urgent problems through experimentation is starting to yield results, some say.

Opinion

Space Force must address cybersecurity in commercial acquisitions

Cyberattacks have become the most cost-effective means for adversaries to disrupt satellites, ground stations, and user devices.

Opinion

How to build an effective information network in the Indo-Pacific

Currently, the only cross collaboration or communication of information among allies is under the “Five Eyes" intel alliance.

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.

Opinion

The time is right for a new military force to defend cyber space

Cyber warfare tasks are difficult, and they’re only made harder when fragmented across multiple services.

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.

For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass

The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.