C4ISR


DARPA looking for a "clean slate" for MANETs

Goal is to investigate radical concepts for 20X increase in MANET size.

Analyzing large data stories focus of Air Force contract

World's first aircraft system powered by laser over fiber flying this week

LaserMotive has unveiled what it says is the world’s first, tethered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft system powered by laser over optical fiber.

Simplifying control of unmanned systems

Military and industry researchers are working on ways of simplifying the control of unmanned systems as the number and types used by the armed services continue to grow.

Budget and technology issues reshape combat communications

Emerging systems and innovative approaches help the Defense Department enhance tactical edge communications despite diminishing financial resources.

Future satcom needs better modems, antennas and power

Although various technologies and techniques are being used to improve military satellite capabilities, armed forces will still need to rely on commercial capabilities.

Adapting the radio development process to meet Army acquisition strategies

The U.S. Army’s recently released Equipment Modernization Strategy sends a strong message about the new way of doing business at the Pentagon.

Finding a common operating picture for UAV data

The proliferation of unmanned systems on the battlefield has opened new avenues for gathering data for the warfighter, but warfighters risk being overwhelmed by that data if it cannot be exploited in a timely and systematic fashion.

Webcast

  • Improving Performance Management and Project Control to Meet Cost/Schedule Milestones in DoD Procurement

    It can be nearly impossible to build annual budgets that consider forecasted project and program work plans along with detailed cost data, particularly when attempting to reconcile actual and projected program costs with actual schedule performance. In this webcast, a defense IT program manager will share best practices and hard-won lessons aligning critical data on project performance, cost systems and schedules for truly big picture program management insight. Read more