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What is MOJO? (sponsored video)
Viasat’s Move Out/Jump Off terminal allows operational commanders at the tactical edge to receive the best possible levels of situational awareness required to do their job.
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What is an STT? Small Tactical Terminal (sponsored video)
The KOR-24A STT extends the ability of warfighters to conduct real-time communications and increase interoperability in austere environments.
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What is BATS-D? (sponsored video)
BATS-D provides dismounted personnel with a ground-to-air capability to shorten the targeting cycles and accuracy of close air support and other fire missions.
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What is MIDS? (sponsored video)
Viasat’s Government Systems division provides U.S. and coalition military forces with a range of advanced communications technology. Here’s a quick description of one of them: MIDS
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What is Link 16? (sponsored video)
Viasat’s Government Systems division provides U.S. and coalition military forces with a range of advanced communications technology. Here’s a quick description of one of them, Link 16:
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US augments EW defence with network modernisation
The US Army is working to modernise its tactical networks to enable expeditionary and mobile operations, and bolster its resilience against near-peer EW and cyber …
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DARPA aims to hit the sweet spot on data link compatibility
25th June 2020
NATO member states have various tactical data links (TDLs) at their disposal – notably HAVE QUICK I/II, Link 16 and the Situational Awareness Tactical Data …
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BeiDou constellation reaches fruition to fuel Chinese global ambitions
25th June 2020
China launched its final BeiDou (Compass) satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on the morning of 23 June. This completes the country’s global coverage …
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Thales unveils new generation of optronic devices
24th June 2020
With demand worldwide on the rise from armies for sensors that enhance situational awareness on the front line, Thales France has launched two new EO …
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A New Era in Close Air Support (sponsored whitepaper)
23rd June 2020
This whitepaper is brought to you by Viasat Digital Situational Awareness for Dismounted Ground Forces 01. Introduction Since the early days of World War I, …
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Naval Warfare
Rohde & Schwarz to provide secure comms for Canadian support ships
23rd June 2020
Rohde & Schwarz confirmed on 23 June that it has been awarded a contract by Thales Canada to provide secure HF communications systems for two …
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Air Warfare
SBIRS Geo-5 moves closer to launch
22nd June 2020
The fifth geosynchronous Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellite for the US Space Force has successfully completed two months of thermal vacuum tests, according to …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to oversee USN identification and data link systems
19th June 2020
BAE Systems on 18 June was awarded a $85.91 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the USN Air Warfare Centre Aircraft Division. The contract …
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European team seeks holy grail of unifying airborne EM systems
17th June 2020
More light can be shed on the European Defence Agency’s (EDA’s) CROWN initiative to develop a scalable, single architecture for airborne radar, EW and communications …
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Hughes builds momentum on SATCOM helicopter campaign
15th June 2020
Satellite network provider Hughes Defense is preparing for a new customer flight demonstration involving the company’s HeloSat SATCOM system and a high-definition EO/IR payload equipped …
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Airbus ships ROK ANASIS-II satellite to US
12th June 2020
Airbus confirmed on 10 June that it has shipped its ANASIS-II telecommunications satellite (pictured) to Cape Canaveral, Florida ahead of its planned launch. It was …
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USMC SATCOM system upgrade outperforms expectations
10th June 2020
The USMC Systems Command is in the process of upgrading its tactical satellite system with the latest field user evaluations showing that it has performed …
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UK Armed Forces introduce Cyber Regiment
5th June 2020
The UK MoD on 1 June launched its first cyber regiment as part of a major modernisation effort. The new 13th Signal Regiment will provide …
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RAF selects Collins Aerospace FasTAK Gateway data link
2nd June 2020
The RAF has selected Collins Aerospace FasTAK Gateway system to improve its tactical data link capabilities, the company confirmed on 1 June. FasTAK Gateway features …
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NATO shares SATCOM with allied partners
29th May 2020
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) announced on 27 May that it has begun sharing SATCOM capacity between allies in order to strengthen a …
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Rafael highlights potential of ISR sensors to enhance peacekeeping operations
27th May 2020
Peacekeeping forces would benefit from greater use of airborne sensors to meet their ISR requirements, according to Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Intelligence is the …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines receives most capable warship, minus Link 16
27th May 2020
The Philippine Navy (PN) piloted the multipurpose frigate BRP Jose Rizal (pennant number 150) into home waters and the port of Subic Bay for the …
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Northrop Grumman to develop missile warning satellites for US Space Force
20th May 2020
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $2.37 billion contract modification to develop two Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) missile warning satellites for the USAF. The contract …
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EU seeks single airborne system for communications, radar and electronic defence
20th May 2020
Indra has been selected to lead a European R&D; project to combine radar, communications and electromagnetic (EM) spectrum defence in a single system for fighters …
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US Army makes headway on tactical comms programmes
20th May 2020
Two tactical radio programmes for the US Army are moving to the next stage of procurement and testing. A spokesperson for the US Army Programme …
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Tactical data link provider expects major new order this month
11th May 2020
Looking to the future of the Multifunctional Informational Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS), BAE Systems expects an imminent new production contract and …