UK & US - future radio systems
Radio has been an ever-present and vitally important part of warfare since the First World War. Today, it plays just as vital a role and delivers voice, data and video applications. It also must be interoperable and the new generation of radio systems present a complex, yet exciting challenge for militaries across the world. Global Military Communications (GMC) takes a look at the UK and US next generation radio systems for the military. Read the full story
Executive Q&As
Danielle Edwards, Product Marketing Manager, NSSL
Bob Roe, President of Stratos Government Services
Joe Bender & Karl Fuchs, iDirect
Rob Longhurst, President, Drastic
Transformational Government
The words ‘government services’ embrace a whole scope of organisations and every government is aiming to do the same thing – to improve efficiency and effectiveness. How is technology helping them to improve government services? Helen Jameson looks at the concept of transformational government. Read the full story
Lifting the fog of war
Situational awareness in battlefield situations is probably the most valuable asset that a warfighter can have. Knowing where your allies and enemies are located is central to a successful mission. Helen Jameson explores the importance of situational awareness and the technology that is enabling soldiers on the ground and in command to see through the ‘fog of war’. Read the full story.
Launchers – the satellite’s lifeblood
Without the launcher the satellite would never reach orbit. It’s a simple but important fact. GMC takes a closer look at three main launch vehicles, the Atlas, Delta and Ariane 5 used to launch military satellites and also takes a glimpse into the future at what modifications will be made to produce next generation launch vehicles. Read the full story
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The clarity of communication between a commander and his troops is of the utmost importance. Without clear instruction and clear information flowing between both, wrong decisions may be made and commands misunderstood. Helen Jameson assesses the developments that have been made in command and control systems and what the future brings. Satellite Evolution finds out why.
This month's contents
The need for interoperability
UK & US - future radio systems
Launchers - the satellite's lifeblood
In complete control
Bridging the communications divide
Transformational government
IP and the military
Lifting the fog of war
The eye in the sky
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