US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps
The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
The US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) has selected General Dynamics Information Technology to continue to operate and maintain its IT networks, General Dynamics announced on 18 April.
The Intelligence and Security Command Information Technology Support Services 3 contract has a potential value of approximately $300 million.
Under the contract, the company will provide network and maintenance operations, storage management, information assurance, engineering and installation, web services and communications support for continued operations.
Mike Hatcher, vice president and general manager within General Dynamics Information Technology’s Defense portfolio, said: 'General Dynamics knows how critical these services are to the US Department of Defense and INSCOM missions. We are committed to adding value and enhanced security necessary to support INSCOM.'
The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
The service has been conducting several acquisition and upgrading efforts involving artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve communication, data analysis and ISR systems.
The Syracuse 4B communications satellite, developed by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, was launched last year, bolstering secure military satellite communications for the French Armed Forces. Thales has now been selected to provide terminals for vehicles.
The growing importance of space in modern warfare, advancements in satellite technology, and increasing threats from rivals like China and Russia were among the topics of a Eurosatory 2024 panel on military space operations.
AN/ARC-232A is a Starfire radio that provides VHF/UHF communications to airborne platforms and the transceiver is software-programmable, allowing for multiple waveform support as well as optional national electronic counter counter-measure (ECCM) capability.
During the 18-month period of the contract, Lockheed Martin will apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to create surrogate models of aircraft, sensors, electronic warfare and weapons within dynamic and operationally representative environments.