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Communications Network Challenges in Contested Environments
This event happened on May 16, 2023 Networked forces that can share real-time information are the future of warfare, but those forces will often be operating in areas where communications infrastructure is inaccessible or the RF spectrum is contested by adversaries. That means forces need to take the tactical network with them, and it must…
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Q&A: The State of Hypersonics
The potential of hypersonic weapons has military leaders rethinking everything they knew about missiles. A combination of speed — hypersonics can exceed Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound — maneuverability and flexibility means that hypersonics break the old rules of both missile defense and offense. Detecting, identifying and killing a missile that…
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Webcast: Data Management For Military Operations
This event happened on January 13, 2023 As the United States military moves to information management systems that allow for real-time data sharing between units, commands and even each branch of the service, dependable cloud-based technology is needed to collect, organize and manage data.The Department of Defense (DoD) is making significant investments in cloud computing,…
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Q&A: The Role of CUAS on the Modern Battlefield
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) open up an entirely new world for those looking to perform quick-strike, low-risk attacks on infrastructure, opposing forces or even civilian targets. Due to their size and maneuverability, they are hard to detect and track. They are low cost and the fact that they can be built or modified using commercial…
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Q&A: How LTAMDS Defends Against Aerial Threats
As the nature of aerial threats changes, radar systems have to adapt to provide effective defense. Modern cruise missiles don’t fly a static trajectory. Unmanned aerial vehicles can be piloted by a human thousands of miles away. Hypersonics reach speeds that can put them within striking distance before a radar system can report them as…
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Webcast: Smart Bases for Defense
This event happened on December 14, 2022 Facilitating effective command and control across the Department of Defense’s massive infrastructure is no small task, especially in hostile environments where jamming, interference, or congestion of key information channels can occur. In response, the Pentagon is moving to establish a network of ‘smart bases’ which leverage a mix…
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How Hybrid-First Cloud Technology Enables Government Innovation
Hybrid cloud architectures have taken hold in recent years as the US government looks to unify its many different on-premises, custom-built, and cloud applications. However, as federal agencies begin to adopt more cloud technologies, one common challenge has emerged: the need to comply with stringent regulatory standards that govern Secret and Top Secret data. Regulations…
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Digital Modernization Solutions for Multi-Domain Operations
In the face of unprecedented geopolitical competition and increasingly sophisticated and persistent cyber threats, the Department of Defense (DoD) is undertaking digital modernization to protect national security systems and warfighting platforms. By incorporating commercial technologies into operational systems and platforms, defense leaders can leverage data more effectively and achieve a higher level of sustained force…
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Webcast: JADC2 in 2022
This event happened on November 16, 2022 JADC2 aims to bring all of the armed forces under a single operational umbrella, allowing soldiers on the ground, pilots in the air and sailors at sea to share real-time information and work seamlessly to achieve mission goals. But doing so is a massive undertaking, requiring a complete…
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AMRAAM Missile: A long legacy with new capability
The AMRAAM missile is the air-to-air weapon of choice for U.S. and allied militaries. And it keeps getting better. Its roots go back three decades, but today’s AMRAAM missile is vastly different from its predecessors, thanks to multiple updates of its hardware and software. “The AMRAAM missile is arguably the most sophisticated air-to-air weapon in…
