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Jan- 2023 -

11 January

SAIC Awarded US Cloud-Based Battle Management System Contract

The US Department of the Air Force has awarded SAIC a contract to support the service’s Advanced Battle Management System program.

6 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Spain Buys More E-Lynx Radios From Elbit Systems

Spain has awarded Elbit Systems a contract to deliver its E-LynX software-defined radios to the Spanish Army.

5 January

DOD Contracts

Soldiers from U.S. Army Special Operations Command train with devices connected via the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE) system in preparation for their employment during Project Convergence 22. PC22 is an All-Service and Multinational campaign of learning featuring experiments on hundreds of different technologies and capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by CPT Alex Werden)

Rojoef Manuel

Viasat to Continue Network, Communication Support for SOCOM

California-based Viasat has received a contract to support the US Special Operations Command’s networking and communication capabilities.

4 January

Business

Acquiring Viasat’s tactical data link product line will enable L3Harris to advance JADC2 and broaden its multi-function, multi-domain mission solutions through integration with Link 16

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Finalizes Procurement of Viasat’s Tactical Data Links Business

L3Harris Technologies has acquired California-based network provider Viasat’s Tactical Data Links business.

3 January

Air

A new U.S. Air Force E-11A BACN aircraft sits parked at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 16, 2022. This E-11A is the newest addition to 430th Expeditionary Electronic Communications Squadron's fleet. Commonly known as Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, or BACN, this aircraft extends the range of communications channels and enables better communication amongst units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman)

Rojoef Manuel

New E-11A Communications Aircraft Handed Over to US Air Force

The US Air Force has received a new E-11A aircraft with a battlefield airborne communications node payload in Saudi Arabia.

Dec- 2022 -

20 December

Technology

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop Demonstrates Inflight Integration of Sensor and Communication Systems

Northrop demonstrated the inflight integration of two of its most advanced sensor and communication systems, enhancing the survivability and lethality of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift platforms.

14 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Invests $886M in Battlespace ISR Capabilities

The US Army has contracted L3Harris to support its battlespace intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

12 December

Cyber

Royal Australian Navy sailors assemble SATCOM for maritime WiFi connection.

Rojoef Manuel

Thales to Extend Support for Royal Australian Navy’s Tactical Network

Australia has awarded Thales a contract to extend support for Royal Australian Navy’s next-generation maritime tactical wide area network.

8 December

Technology

A marine communicates over a radio in an amphibious assault vehicle.

Rojoef Manuel

US Marine Corps to Receive New Wireless Radios

The US Marine Corps has awarded Silvus Technologies a contract to provide advanced radios for joint tactical and amphibious combat vehicles.

2 December

Cyber

US Army soldier demonstrates Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2 and mission command

Rojoef Manuel

Enhanced 5G Wireless Mobile Network Showcased for US Army

Sherpa 6 and JMA Wireless demonstrated a private 5G mobile network for US Army tactical applications at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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