Army melds tactical, commercial comms networks
By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 ![]()
Tactical radios, computer instant messaging, commercial cell phones, and more — the Army wants them all to talk to each other.
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Tactical radios, computer instant messaging, commercial cell phones, and more — the Army wants them all to talk to each other.
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The top U.S. general in Afghanistan says the Taliban insurgents who shot down Saturday’s helicopter are dead. Still, many questions remain unanswered.
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The official news agency reports that China’s carrier Shi Lang is underway for the first time as a Chinese warship.
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Key defense lawmakers are said to be under consideration as congressional leaders decide who to pick for their ‘super committee.’
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Did commanders make the right calls? Could it have been prevented? Wait until the facts are in, the Pentagon says.
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The commander of the Air Force’s reorganized strategic force says his airmen are making progress with the new command, but have more work before he’s satisfied.
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Although top DoD officials warned about too much info getting out about special operations after the bin Laden raid, it doesn’t look as though that led to Saturday’s crash.
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The special operations community doesn’t get a break after its heavy losses this weekend. Its work goes on.
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The week that was. The links that were.
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A commentator argues the services are entering an even tougher era than it appears because so many of their future programs have been eliminated.
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Like the other services, the Army wants to get better and smarter about using energy. It has a lot to learn, though.
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France’s aircraft carrier is returning home, but French commanders say they’re leaving behind its air wing so the jets can continue to attack Libyan targets.
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With a surge of online discussion this week about LCS, one observer argues against condemning a program because of early problems. One good example also can be a cautionary tale, however.
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The Army’s dream of equipping infantrymen with high-tech gadgets appears to be in limbo for now, but it could still come true.
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DoD has acknowledged its cyber-woes, but says it doesn’t think it was a main target of the ongoing cyber attack announced this week.
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The Pentagon says it’s doing its part by preparing to absorb $400 billion in reductions over the coming years, and that should be enough.