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.
Harris Corporation will supply the US Army with tactical radio accessory kits for the Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio as part of a $6 million order received from the US Department of Defense. The kits will enable warfighters to communicate using the embedded L-Band functionality of the radio.
The JTRS-Certified Falcon III AN/PRC-117G is a tactical wideband networking radio, delivering enhanced situational awareness by connecting warfighters to the tactical internet. Falcon III is the next generation of radios supporting the US military's network-centric operations worldwide.
George Helm, president, Department of Defense Business, Harris RF Communications, said: ‘These kits will enable the US forces to extend in-vehicle voice and data communications in the L-Band range. Harris is focused on addressing both current and emerging requirements for improved battlefield communications.’
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.