“The structure of the global defense sector is changing, and this transaction underscores that transformation,” said analyst Byron Callan of the merger.
By Aaron MehtaAnswers at the edge: Where to find solutions that connect the battlespace
When it comes to a common operating picture, not everyone needs the same equipment. What they need is the same situational awareness.
The SCAR program is being seen as more urgent for keeping satellite communications flowing as top brass have begun to worry more about possible great power conflict with China and/or Russia, Space Rapid Capabilities Office Director Kelly Hammett told Breaking Defense.
By Theresa Hitchens
The service is also preparing to open up races for a handheld technology, mobile IBCS and flat panel array radar.
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A look at some of what this year’s SOF Week conference in Tampa had to offer.
By Michael Marrow
BADGER’s first demonstration, held in late August, “marks the first end-to-end test of the steerable phased array modules and software,” Col. Greg Hoffman, of SpRCO’s Strategic Capabilities Acquisition Delta, said.
By Theresa Hitchens
“I would love to say that solving a problem is all that we should be doing at Army Futures Command, but it’s not,” Lt. Gen. Thomas Todd said. “We really have to be designing the Army of 2040 and beyond. In order to do that, you can’t wait on technology in 2040.”
By Jaspreet Gill
Space Force’s Delta 6, known as the “Cyber Delta,” currently has three squadrons assigned to cyber defense. Four new squadrons will stand up in the summer, Col. Roy Rockwell, who heads the delta, said.
By Theresa Hitchens
Bombardier Defense – Trusted partner for deep-sensing airborne missions
Bombardier is a go-to platform provider of choice for special mission aircraft with its in-house engineers that can tailor the solution to the customers’ requirement.
