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Military & Aerospace Electronics January 2005 |
Army strives for battlefield awareness with FBCB2 Army tank commanders need a clearer view of the battlefield than they have today, so they can track friendly forces and enemy targets.  |
National Defense December 2003 Roxana Tiron |
Army's Blue-Force Tracking Technology Was a Tough Sell Blue-force tracking systems, such as FBCB2, let commanders pinpoint the location of friendly forces on the battlefield. During their war preparations, U.S. soldiers initially dismissed the blue-force tracking technology---touted as one of the success stories of Operation Iraqi Freedom---as an unnecessary burden.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics January 2008 Courtney E. Howard |
Rugged Electronics Empower Tomorrow's Technology Technology companies enable our military's net-centric vision through smaller, faster, stronger computers.  |
National Defense February 2008 Grace V. Jean |
Army to Create `Hybrid' Network of Incompatible Blue-Force Trackers With a technology that is known as blue force tracking, units can "see" each other on the battlefield and communicate via text messages.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics December 2005 John McHale |
Networking Tomorrow's Battlefields General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin experts are already designing and demonstrating technologies for a network-centric force on the move through the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T), the U.S. Army's next-generation battlefield network backbone.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2005 |
Combat Implementation of the NCW Doctrine Even with the most advanced technology in C4ISR available in OIF, the surprisingly ultra-rapid advance of US led coalition ground forces, often left division, corps headquarters out of the communications loop.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics July 2006 |
Northrop Grumman Ensures Data Security with Harris Corporation's Sierra II In an effort to secure critical data transmissions, the company has signed a contract with Harris RF Communications for its Sierra II Type 1 encryption system to be employed as part of the U.S. Army's Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below-Blue Force Tracking Type 1 COMSEC upgrade program.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2005 |
Battle Command on-the-Move US forces fully expected that movement of combat formations from the Kuwaiti border to the city of Baghdad would be swift. This speed of maneuver produced distances that exceeded the capability of today's tactical radio systems normally assigned to these formations and hindered effective communications between tactical headquarters.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics February 2010 |
Army selects DRS infrared night-vision sensor for enhanced vision in armored vehicles They found their infrared sensor solution from the DRS Technologies Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Acquisition Business Group in Parsippany, N.J.  |
National Defense February 2007 Sandra I. Erwin |
Soldiers on the Move Have Yet to Profit From Information Age Army combat brigades during the past two years have been outfitted with the latest communications and networking technology. But the improved connectivity has yet to filter down to the small mobile units below the battalion level.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2005 |
Mobile Command Post Operation There is one important item in communications, which was overlooked for some time, due to fast developing technologies- the ability to monitor, simultaneously, several communications channels by the same commander, in popular parlance "eavesdropping".  |
National Defense April 2006 Sandra I. Erwin |
The Next Humvee: Army, Marines Weigh Options The Army and Marine Corps may decide as early as May 2007 to begin searching for a new vehicle that would replace the ubiquitous Humvee.  |
National Defense May 2006 Grace Jean |
New Blue-Force Tracking System on the Horizon A combat team in California has been testing a situational awareness aid that could replace the digital battle-tracking system on its Stryker vehicles.  |
National Defense February 2013 Paul J. Kern |
U.S. Troops Deserve a Competitive Equipment Advantage The Army can take advantage of commercial competitive practices for fast-moving technologies, rather than lengthy bureaucratic processes. The armed forces should have the best capability when they need it -- and at a more affordable price in a time of lean defense budgets.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics September 2007 |
In Brief Boeing awarded U.S. Marine Corps contract to extend ScanEagle services... Lockheed Martin completes test of Space-Based Infrared System... London defense show set for September 2007... etc.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2005 |
Tactical Operations Center Performance Blue Force Tracking is a marvelous system. Derived from the FBCB2 program, it provides unprecedented vertical and horizontal information integration.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2005 |
Tactical C 3 Performance Operation Iraqi Freedom was characterized by rapid task re-organization across all echelons to enable exploitation of enemy vulnerabilities, and execution of branch, sequel, and follow-on operations.  |
National Defense February 2004 Sandra I. Erwin |
Army to Upgrade Land Warrior System With Blue-Force Tracker In response to feedback from soldiers in Iraq, the Army intends to add blue-force tracking capabilities to a handheld computer that is being developed for the Land Warrior program.  |
National Defense April 2011 Sandra I. Erwin |
Army's Promise to War-Bound Soldiers: A Wireless Mobile Network If the Army's new tech-buying strategy goes according to plan, soldiers soon may be ditching paper maps, staticky radios and bulky satellite receivers.  |
National Defense January 2015 Valerie Insinna |
Ultra Light Combat Vehicle Could Buck Trend of Slow Truck Procurement If everything goes to plan, the Army could field about 300 ultra light combat vehicles by the end of fiscal year 2016.  |
Parameters Winter 2003/2004 Christopher J. Toomey |
Army Digitization: Making it Ready for Prime Time The Army's commitment to creating a digitized force elicits some key questions about how the Army will make the transition from an analog force in the face of rapidly changing technology while maintaining the capability to meet key strategic and operational challenges.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics July 2008 |
U.S. Army Issues $51 Million in Orders for DRS Technologies Thermal Weapon Sights DRS Technologies wins contract to put more thermal weapon sights in the hands of soldiers.  |
National Defense July 2010 Sandra I. Erwin |
In Damage Control Mode, Army Builds Future Network for Combat Brigades For the Army, this may be its last chance of salvaging the surviving pieces of the ill-starred "future combat systems."  |
National Defense December 2007 Sandra I. Erwin |
Troops in The Digital Age, Disconnected As surprising as it may seem in today's wired culture, troops in combat zones do not have easy access to information.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2005 |
In brief U.S. Army awards contract for next-generation thermal weapon sights... Contract awarded for aerostat system... NASA selects software vendor for software for certification & accreditation... U.S. Navy award Advanced Display System contracts... etc.  |
National Defense August 2011 Sandra I. Erwin |
A New Mission for Military Trucks: Power Generation The new MRAP models come with double the power -- a 400-amp alternator, compared to 200 amps previously. Most of the older trucks have been upgraded to the larger alternator.  |
National Defense September 2005 Sandra I. Erwin |
Army, Marines Buying Loads Of Radios In response to booming Army and Marine Corps tactical radio orders, manufacturers rapidly are expanding their production capacity to meet this extraordinary demand.  |
National Defense January 2012 Eric Beidel |
Soldiers Skeptical of Smartphones in Combat Commercial smartphones are lightweight, inexpensive and most soldiers already use them in civilian settings. But the Army is finding out that the devices may not always be needed or even wanted on the battlefield.  |
National Defense May 2010 Sandra I. Erwin |
Army's iPhone Dreams Clash With Reality The Army launched a competition to see if techies can design soldier-friendly smartphone applications. The contest may be premature, however, as it could be years before the Army adopts smartphones as standard soldier equipment.  |
National Defense October 2014 Valerie Insinna |
Army Unveils New Plan to Build Ground Vehicle Network Next spring at the Army's network integration evaluations, soldiers will roll out in mine-resistant vehicles equipped with a new network architecture that will allow platforms to more easily share information, reduce weight and save power.  |
National Defense September 2004 Sandra I. Erwin |
Urban Battles Highlight Shortfalls in Soldier Communications The chaotic door-to-door warfare seen in Iraq offers glaring proof that dismounted U.S. troops need better communications devices, experts contend. When radios failed, soldiers resorted to the only available and reliable form of communication: screaming.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2005 Ben Ames |
Marine Corps selects DRS Technologies for thermal binoculars The Tactical Range Thermal Imagers are lightweight, handheld, battery-operated, infrared binoculars for military long-range observation and reconnaissance.  |
National Defense March 2012 Stew Magnuson |
Army, Marine Corps Face Pitfalls When it Comes to Modernizing Equipment As budgets tighten and the military reduces ground forces, the Marine Corps' failed attempt to field the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle may serve as a case study for those hoping to modernize military equipment.  |
National Defense October 2005 Sandra I. Erwin |
Marines Seek `Combat Tactical Vehicle' to Replace Humvees The Marine Corps intends to replace its fleet of more than 20,000 Humvee trucks with larger, sturdier vehicles that are better suited to the rigors of combat.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics January 2010 Courtney E. Howard |
By Land, by Sea, by Air: Rugged Computers Are Everywhere Military and aerospace organizations around the world tap novel rugged mobile computers for mission-critical applications.  |
Defense Update Issue 1, 2005 |
Military Wireless Data Networks High speed wireless data networks are integrating communications between different command levels down to the divisions and brigades.  |
National Defense April 2012 Eric Beidel |
Officials Look for Ways to Upgrade Humvees After Recap Cancellation The Defense Department is having to make choices between programs in an effort to cut back on spending, and leaders have made their intentions known when it comes to a light tactical vehicle fleet dominated by Humvees.  |
Parameters Winter 2003/2004 Wilson, Gordon & Johnson |
An Alternative Future Force: Building a Better Army The Army's transformation concept rests on a set of major assumptions that should be questioned. This article suggests an alternative pathway for preparing US ground forces to meet the challenges of the next several decades.  |
National Defense August 2013 Dan Parsons |
Google Glass Eyed for Wearable Soldier Gear Army officials have been after a way to outfit soldiers with wearable computers for years, but have repeatedly failed to find a system that both delivers information coherently and avoids impairing troops' perception of the battlefield.  |
National Defense January 2014 Stew Magnuson |
Marine Corps Plays Part In a Shrinking Military Vehicle Industrial Base Whether it's munitions, space, combat vehicles or submarines, maintaining the industrial base for sectors unique to the military has been a growing concern.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics May 2008 |
In Brief Boeing flies fuel cell-powered airplane... Lockheed Martin to support DOD high-performance computing centers... General Dynamics awarded $159 million for Abrams tank work... etc.  |
National Defense December 2011 Eric Beidel |
Battle-Scarred Troops Have Message for Army Training: Get Real A decade at war has presented officials with a dilemma: The training environment now must be made even more authentic to hold the attention of soldiers who already have experienced the real deal.  |
National Defense July 2014 Dan Parsons |
Army Switches From Vehicle Procurement to Sustainment Mode Military commanders and the companies that built thousands of vehicles in support of two wars are preparing for reduced budgets and requirements after more than a decade of combat.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics January 2006 Ben Ames |
Rugged Computers Power the Digital Battlefield Troops are pushing rugged computers harder than ever, as manufacturers seek tougher display screens, more reliable hard drives, and faster processors. A major challenge for engineers is to keep pace with fast upgrades in COTS technology.  |
National Defense December 2015 Jon Harper |
Army May Slow Down Procurement of New Light Reconnaissance Vehicle The Army is looking to procure a new scout vehicle for infantry units. But funding constraints and other priorities could hold the project back as the service pushes forward with its modernization plans.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics June 2007 |
In Brief Boeing picosatellite mission to advance miniature satellite technology... Army awards General Dynamics $31 million for combat vehicle work... United Kingdom awards Lockheed Martin Trident missile-support contract... etc.  |
National Defense January 2007 Sandra I. Erwin |
A Year at War: One Million Pieces of Damaged Equipment Repairs of worn-out and war-damaged Army equipment are certain to remain a $13 billion to $15 billion-a-year business - if not higher - for the foreseeable future.  |
National Defense June 2012 Eric Beidel |
Military Provides Little Clarity For Future of Truck Fleets As wars end and budgets tighten, the Pentagon has begun trying to make sense of the spending spree that was the past decade.  |
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2007 |
In Brief Boeing to develop advanced sensor for next-generation munition... Lockheed Martin delivers volume search radar antenna for U.S. Navy's Zumwalt destroyer program... etc.  |
National Defense February 2013 Valerie Insinna |
Marine Humvee Upgrade Seen as Inevitable The Marine Corps is deciding how to rejuvenate its war-weary Humvee fleet. Compromised performance -- caused by a decade of combat zone wear and tear and being overloaded by armor -- is prompting this action.  |