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Lockheed wins Air Force contracts for next set of GPS III satellites

The Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts totaling $120 million to procure long lead parts for four more next-generation Global Positioning System satellites.

Northrop delivers comms payload for Air Force's enhanced polar system

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first of two protected communications payloads for the Air Force's Enhanced Polar System that will furnish continuous coverage in the north polar region for secure, jam resistant strategic and tactical military communications.

Complex challenge of mission command on the move

GEN William "Scott" Wallace, retired TRADOC commander, on realizing the full potential of mission command on the move.

New technology keeps SATCOM moving with commanders

Commercial satellite communications technology promises to revolutionize the way commanders control ground forces while on the move.

Geospatial apps offer tactical advantage

As geospatial analysis is moved downrange, advanced functions will need to be run by non-technical users.

DOD builds foundation for future SATCOM

New communications satellite network will boost bandwidth while helping reduce terminal sizes.

Industry questions DOD guidance on SATCOM and hosted payloads

Kay Sears, president of Intelsat General, on industry concerns about DOD guidance on satellite communications and hosted payloads.

L-3 WESCAM demos infrared imaging system for Army aerostats

L-3 WESCAM has demonstrated its MX-25 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system for the Army.

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