http://defensesystems.com/rss-feeds/networks-and-spectrum.aspx The Defense Department can shorten its IT acquisition process by adopting a field and evolve approach to new technologies, says Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dennis Moran of Harris RF Communications. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/industry-perspective-accelerating-technology-iteration.aspx Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/industry-perspective-accelerating-technology-iteration.aspx The Air Force's Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite is designed to provide a clearer view of everything orbiting the Earth. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/12/technicalities-space-junk-satellite.aspx Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/12/technicalities-space-junk-satellite.aspx The General Services Administration released on July 6 a final request for proposals that will enable civilian and defense agencies to purchase much-needed commercial satellite communications, reports Emily Long at NextGov. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/08/satcom-final-rfp.aspx Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/08/satcom-final-rfp.aspx The Army recently demonstrated that a network of sensors can coordinate precision fire support to sharply reduce the time it takes to acquire and engage enemy targets. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/c4isr-2-sensor-network.aspx Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:37:46 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/c4isr-2-sensor-network.aspx The Enterprise Business Model will pay dividends in reducing the military's reliance on sole-source and proprietary solutions, according to military planners. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/c4isr-1-battlefield-communications.aspx Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:36:01 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/c4isr-1-battlefield-communications.aspx The U.S. Army sees miniature unmanned aerial vehicles the size of insects as a big part of future battlefield operations and intelligence gathering. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/06/army-insect-uavs.aspx Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/06/army-insect-uavs.aspx The Defense Department is intent on maximizing capabilities of those technologies, particularly in the realm of information-sharing, where being connected is saving lives. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/02/dod-info-sharing-operational-security.aspx Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:37:43 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/02/dod-info-sharing-operational-security.aspx Army Col. William Hoppe, project manager for the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical network, talks about his observations on tactical communications needs in Afghanistan and about the latest developments in satellite communications and on-the-move communications. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/project-manager-view-hoppe.aspx Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:19:44 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/project-manager-view-hoppe.aspx Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson, Army CIO, spoke recently with Defense Systems about the second Network Service Center Operational Evaluation, the Apps for the Army program and several pressing issues related to extending global networking capabilities. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/interview-sorenson.aspx Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:18:12 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/07/19/interview-sorenson.aspx The Defense Department interoperability exercise stresses flexible networking and new uses for existing technology. http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/06/28/juice.aspx Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/06/28/juice.aspx