Combined Joint Expeditionary Force

Pacific Defense Showcases its SOSA/CMOSS Equipped Demonstration Vehicle ‘Ares’ at Bold Quest 2023, Camp Pendleton, CA

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Pacific Defense, an emerging defense contractor specializing in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions, recently conducted a series of demonstrations at the Bold Quest 2023 field exercise at Camp Pendleton, CA, in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) ENDOR Future Naval Capability (FNC) initiative.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Defense, an emerging defense contractor specializing in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions, recently conducted a series of demonstrations at the Bold Quest 2023 field exercise at Camp Pendleton, CA, in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) ENDOR Future Naval Capability (FNC) initiative.
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    Pacific Defense Ares Vehicle (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bold Quest is a recurring US and coalition field exercise focused on interoperability across elements of Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2).
  • Pacific Defense brought to Bold Quest 2023 its integrated system demonstration vehicle called Ares, equipped with Sensor Open System Architecture™ (SOSA) / C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) multi-function RF systems, antennas, and operator terminals.
  • “Our products are built on a fully Open Standards architecture that leverages best-in-breed hardware and software from industry leaders,” said Dr. Niraj Srivastava, VP of Integrated CMOSS Systems at Pacific Defense.

DISA releases new electromagnetic spectrum capability to enhance modern warfighting

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

EMBM-J Situational Awareness is a minimum viable capability release, or the first iteration of the tool.

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  • EMBM-J Situational Awareness is a minimum viable capability release, or the first iteration of the tool.
  • "EMBM-J provides critical and accurate electromagnetic spectrum spontaneous data to combatant commands and Joint Task Force Headquarters Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cells," said Christopher Argo, DISA's Spectrum Program Executive Office director.
  • "Effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum is essential for successful military operations, said U.S. Air Force Brig.
  • DISA, through its Program Executive Office – Spectrum, partnered closely with U.S. Strategic Command to develop EMBM-J.

Comtech Receives $20.0 Million Order from Spectra Group to Service Multiple NATO and European Regional Orders for Next Generation Troposcatter Systems

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The order will allow Spectra Group, the appointed regional distributor of Comtech’s Compact Over-the-Horizon Transportable Terminal (COMET), to service multiple orders already received, and several expected follow-on orders from undisclosed customers in the NATO and European regions.

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  • The order will allow Spectra Group, the appointed regional distributor of Comtech’s Compact Over-the-Horizon Transportable Terminal (COMET), to service multiple orders already received, and several expected follow-on orders from undisclosed customers in the NATO and European regions.
  • “Through this order from Spectra Group, Comtech is helping expand network agnostic, secure, and interoperable BLOS communications capabilities for our NATO and EU regional partners,” said Ken Peterman, President and CEO, Comtech.
  • In September 2023, Spectra Group announced the receipt of a $8.0 million order from UK MoD to equip 3 (UK) Division with Comtech’s COMET systems.
  • Spectra Group is now close to receiving additional orders for large quantities of Comtech’s COMET systems from other key NATO and European regional customers.

SAIC Announces New Zero Trust Edge Capability

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced new, purpose-built Zero Trust security capabilities, which provide a solution to answer the Zero Trust pillars addressing data, identity, devices, networks, applications and workloads.

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced new, purpose-built Zero Trust security capabilities, which provide a solution to answer the Zero Trust pillars addressing data, identity, devices, networks, applications and workloads.
  • “SAIC has brought together the best-in-class tools to deliver a mission-ready Zero Trust Edge capabilities that provides multi-level secure data processing and analytics and prioritizes data in a DDIL environment to transport back to the cloud,” said Lauren Knausenberger, chief innovation officer at SAIC.
  • These components of software and hardware allow the capabilities to address the five pillars of the Zero Trust Maturity Model and therefore help increase cybersecurity posture at the edge.
  • SAIC is an industry leader in cloud and cybersecurity, addressing Zero Trust security capabilities, including the latest capabilities which have been validated and tested on an AWS Snowball Edge device.

Comtech Unveils New BRIDGE Solutions to Increase Access to Global Hybrid Connectivity

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Sept. 12, 2023-- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today launched its new blended, resilient, integrated, digital, global, end-to-end (BRIDGE) connectivity solutions.

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  • Sept. 12, 2023-- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today launched its new blended, resilient, integrated, digital, global, end-to-end (BRIDGE) connectivity solutions.
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    Comtech’s BRIDGE solutions are designed to overcome geographical and environmental challenges to deliver robust and resilient connectivity to places where it was previously unavailable or overlooked.
  • “Our new BRIDGE connectivity solutions align with our mission to democratize access to communications technologies and empower a truly connected planet,” said Ken Peterman, President and CEO, Comtech.
  • Comtech’s BRIDGE solutions also create new interoperable connectivity layers needed to enhance Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) operations.

Klas Government, SNC Launch Low-SWaP Tactical Comms Solution for Deploying Link 16 at the Tactical Edge

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

"Our joint solution represents a breakthrough by democratizing Link 16 deployment and unleashing the next generation of data sharing capabilities at the tactical edge."

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  • "Our joint solution represents a breakthrough by democratizing Link 16 deployment and unleashing the next generation of data sharing capabilities at the tactical edge."
  • Link 16 Radio - The key to success for SNC TRAX on Voyager TDL Gateway is the inclusion of the BATS-D AN/PRC-161 Link 16 radio.
  • To learn more about how the Voyager TDL Gateway with SNC TRAX and Link 16 is enabling tactical communications at the edge, visit https://www.klasgroup.com/government/solutions-tdl/ .
  • In spring 2021, SNC announced the transition of its Space Systems business area to an independent commercial space company, Sierra Space.