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August 30, 2016
CPI's ASC Signal Division's Contract Sends Its Spira-Cone™ Antennas To Indonesia
This model includes mode voting technology, which is widely used in non-commercial HF systems, and extends the use of that technology into the commercial sector.
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August 29, 2016
Russian Jamming Up The Works With POLE-21
Even a 20 watt transmitter is enough for Pole-21 to jam all signals...
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Real-Time Info Access For DoD End-User From SES GS Via O3b Networks
SES S.A. has been awarded this contract to provide an O3b Networks solution for the government customer.
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August 24, 2016
SPAWAR Turns To ViaSat To 'Pump Them Up'... US Navy's UHF Satellite Communications Network
... maintaining the long-term viability of proven UHF systems; ensuring Navy warfighters have ongoing support and access to proven communications technology when in the battlespace.
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August 22, 2016
USAF's New Warfare ...Satellites Instead Of Bombers Or Fighters
Burt said the Air Force is shifting to a new style of warfare that will integrate the service's entire arsenal, including space systems and computer attacks.
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August 19, 2016
Statement From ULA... Delta IV Tears Through The Midnight Sky And Launches Strategic Command Satellites
Night launches are beautiful when all goes well, and all went well for the AFSPC-6 mission tonight.
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Advantech Wireless Sending SOTM Modem To NATO Aligned Nation
The AMT-83L possesses a much higher data rate...
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UltiSat Into ISR For Lockheed Martin & US Army
UltiSat will support the SS-AISR program in AISR data collection, ground-based processing, exploitation, and dissemination for missions worldwide.
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Complete AFSPC-6 Immersion For Orbital ATK
Orbital ATK designed, manufactured, integrated and tested the GSSAP satellites at their state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Dulles, Virginia.
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Rocketdyne's Engines Tackle Roll, Pitch And Yaw At AFSPC-6's Launch
The RS-68A is the world’s most powerful liquid-hydrogen/liquid-oxygen engine.
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US Air Force's Statement Regarding Successful Launch Of AFSPC-6
The satellites join a GSSAP constellation currently supporting U.S. Strategic Command space surveillance operations
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August 18, 2016
Reliable, Viable, Verifiable—SpeedCast's New Government Comms Work
SpeedCast has just signed a partnership agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to offer military-grade satellite communication services to the Australia and New Zealand governments.
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August 17, 2016
DISA Global Opens New Facility And Never Closes... Ever Vigilant About Cyber Warfare
“When you see this building, you may not see airplanes, but you are going to see a facility that is right smack dab in the middle of this cyber-war."
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UK Orders Third Zephyr S... The Wind Beneath Its Wings Carries It For Weeks
Replacing one conventional UAV with just one Zephyr would save 2,000 tons of fuel each year.
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August 14, 2016
Lockheed Martin's Hot New Cool Solution ... Improved Microcryocooler Is Smaller & Faster
"We can cool an IR sensor in three minutes, versus the 12 to 15 minutes of current systems. That's crucial when lives are on the line."
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August 9, 2016
SBIRS Ground System Is Well Grounded & Ready To Proceed
Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Command began dedicated operational testing at the Mission Control Station at Buckley Air Force Base.
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Inmarsat Government Back In The Saddle Again
Inmarsat Government will support the US Navy’s requirement to acquire worldwide commercial telecommunication services.
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Tempers Remain Calm As USAF Awards ULA Exclusive Contracts Over SpaceX
No dueling swords were drawn when the news became known that United Launch Alliance was awarded the two Delta 4 Heavy missions over their rival SpaceX.
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August 8, 2016
Having A Ball With XTAR
This demonstration was conducted at Aberdeen Proving Ground with the US Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP), Support to Special Operations Forces.
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August 5, 2016
Static Sequestartion & Comms Improvements Inhabit The Latest General Dynamics Missions Systems Work For US Navy
The ALE also improves communications among US and coalition forces and can supplement satellite communications (SATCOM) when such networks are overloaded or unavailable.
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Celliboost Gets A Boost As A Start Up That Has Taken Off... Mobile Broadband Coverage In Rugged Terrain
...standalone mobile system that uses ordinary mobile infrastructure for fast transmission of large-volume landline-quality high-resolution data, audio, and video communications.
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August 4, 2016
Air Force Releases An RFP For An EELV
GPS III is expected to provide improved anti-jamming capabilities as well as improved accuracy for precision, navigation, and timing.
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August 2, 2016
A CyberMove By Raytheon
The beneficiaries of the new Raytheon venue will be the Department of Defense (DoD), particularly the US Army Cyber Command after relocation to Fort Gordon.
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Houston We Have A Problem... US Military's MUOS 5 Fails To Reach Orbit
On June 29 attempts to raise the satellite's orbit were halted leaving the spacecraft in a highly elliptical, rather than circular orbit.
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August 1, 2016
POGO Pumps Up Air Force Satellite Control Network
Operational acceptance was the final step in the installation of the antenna at Thule AB.
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