This eBook collection from the Project Convergence Capstone 4 event covers network changes with ‘C2 Next’, counter-unmanned reform, autonomous ships and more.
By Breaking DefenseEnterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness
The competition for Warfighter Training and Readiness Solutions will bring together training networks, combat training centers and live ranges across the DoD enterprise.
The Pentagon achieved a minimum viable capability for its Joint All Domain Command and Control effort through the recent Global Information Dominance Experiment, Deputy CDAO Margaret Palmieri said.
By Jaspreet Gill
A trio of Army generals recently described the service’s plans for two-part Project Convergence event that will include new sensor-to-shooter integration, two formations with added robots, and a USMC autonomous watercraft.
By Ashley Roque
Three MARSOC members, whose names were withheld for operational security, spoke at a panel about the tech they say they most critically need.
By Lee Ferran
TITAN is the service’s ground station meant to process data from space and land-based “sensors” using artificial intelligence, which will then be sent off to the right “shooter” — part of the core concept of JADC2.
By Jaspreet Gill
Ballistic missile threats will be folded into the upcoming scenario to test out the integration of a new set of missile defense capabilities.
By Ashley Roque
“We can’t wait 12 to 18 months to do a big, expensive exercise; We need to do that at the right point in time,” said AFC Commander Gen. James Rainey.
By Ashley Roque
New Army mounted system won’t play favorites when it comes to C5ISR, EW and A-PNT
The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
In the network world, 2022 saw the return of the (non) JEDI, the bumpy road to JADC2 and real-world lessons from the cyber dimension of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
By Jaspreet Gill
“A few years ago, we wouldn’t have had that problem because we wouldn’t have been talking to each other and our machines certainly wouldn’t have been talking to each other,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. Clint Hinote.” And so that’s a huge step forward is the fact that we are all sharing data right now, it’s almost too much.”
By Jaspreet Gill
Officials from both the United Kingdom and Australia took part in this year’s experiment for the first time, bringing their own technologies alongside the US Army to test across the past few months.
By Jaspreet Gill
The service’s decision to move IBCS into full-rate production is expected “early next year,” a spokesperson for prime contractor Northrop Grumman said.
By Theresa Hitchens
As for whether the Army or other military services will adopt the autonomous technology, Stuart Young, DARPA program manager for ALIAS, said he’s “very confident” but “the question has to do in what form or fashion.”
By Jaspreet Gill
“So I don’t think we’re mature enough in the learning that we’re doing with our multiple exercises and [we have] yet to define the problem we want to solve,” said Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare.
By Jaspreet Gill
The new office will be led by Dave Tremper, director of electronic warfare in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
By Jaspreet Gill
