Air Force Network

Revenue Shift and New Revenue Pockets for US Joint All-Domain Command and Control Manufacturers

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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As technology advances, the demand for advanced communication, AI-driven analytics, and interoperable systems grows, driving the expansion of the JADC2 market.

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  • As technology advances, the demand for advanced communication, AI-driven analytics, and interoperable systems grows, driving the expansion of the JADC2 market.
  • JADC2's emphasis on real-time data sharing, communication, and decision-making aligns perfectly with the dynamic and fluid nature of land-based operations.
  • The US Joint All Domain Command and Control market, based on application, has been segmented into JADC2 Specific, Command & Control (C2), communication, SATCOM, Computer and AI, and Networks.
  • JADC2 specifically comprises programs that include Air Force's ABMS (Advanced Battle Management System), Army's Project Convergence, and Navy's Project Overmatch.

Microwave Products Group Successfully Delivers Filters to Serve Onboard the World's Most Powerful Fighter Jets

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Georgia Tech Research Institute is the lead developer for the ALQ-167 Angry Kitten® Electronic Attack Pod program, a state-of-the-art airborne electronic warfare system originally designed as a test asset to improve fighter pilot training, which is now being assessed for potential operational usage.

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  • Georgia Tech Research Institute is the lead developer for the ALQ-167 Angry Kitten® Electronic Attack Pod program, a state-of-the-art airborne electronic warfare system originally designed as a test asset to improve fighter pilot training, which is now being assessed for potential operational usage.
  • The system can be rapidly reprogrammed and is capable of autonomously responding to radar signals to protect the pilot and aircraft in real-time.
  • MPG's module is engineered using several technologies that are tightly integrated, assembled and tuned for optimized RF performances.
  • By splitting the wide-band spectrum into multiple, narrower bandwidths, MPG's module improves signal characterization and system performance.

U.S. Air Force Awards Persistent Systems $75.5 Million Contract for Regional Operating Picture Program

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today that it was awarded a $75.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force supporting Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to roll out the company's Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network (IRON) offering across three Air Force bases as part of the Regional Operating Picture (ROP) program.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today that it was awarded a $75.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force supporting Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to roll out the company's Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network (IRON) offering across three Air Force bases as part of the Regional Operating Picture (ROP) program.
  • Persistent's Wave Relay® network enables airmen equipped with MANET devices to seamlessly share voice, video, chat, sensor, and GPS data.
  • IRON, serving the U.S. Air Force's ROP program, will extend this robust network over a 25,000-square-mile geographic area, connecting MANET edge networks into one unified Battlespace Awareness Network for increased situational awareness.
  • The ROP Program has already commenced deploying IRON systems across the missile fields and will continue over the next 36 months.

goTenna to Provide Mission-Critical Communications Network Monitoring and Analysis for U.S. Air Force 818th Operations Support Squadron

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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When displayed as a network health interface, operators can identify direct or indirect disruptions on the network.

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  • When displayed as a network health interface, operators can identify direct or indirect disruptions on the network.
  • "Our DNOP capability will optimize battlefield mesh network performance and tactics to counter both man-made and natural RF impediments."
  • "goTenna's size, weight, and power make it the perfect choice to develop the Decoupled Network Operations Platform capability for Air Force Special Warfare," said Master Sgt.
  • As part of the Air Force's AFWERX Spark program, Draco works to bring next-level capabilities to the Tactical Air Control Parties Weapon System.

Attivo Networks® Awarded U.S. Department of Defense SBIR Contract for Unique Approach to Ransomware Mitigation

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Attivo Networks, the experts in identity security and lateral movement attack prevention, today announced it was awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract through AFWERX/AFVentures for its ransomware mitigation capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Attivo Networks, the experts in identity security and lateral movement attack prevention, today announced it was awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract through AFWERX/AFVentures for its ransomware mitigation capabilities.
  • The DOD previously awarded Attivo a SBIR contract for its Active Directory assessment technology.
  • Were honored to expand our relationship with the Department of Defense, said Todd Helfrich, VP Federal, Attivo Networks.
  • The Attivo ThreatDefend Detection & Response Platform s ransomware mitigation functions can derail even the most sophisticated ransomware attacks.

Ephesoft Announces Product Recertification by Air Force Network Integration Center

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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This solution is a critical part of intelligent document processing to route data seamlessly and securely, while eliminating manual data entry and ensuring accuracy.\nWhile the Air Force Network Integration Center (AFNIC) certification is a United States Air Force process, having an AFNIC certification provides a measure of reassurance to other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies looking for similar solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This solution is a critical part of intelligent document processing to route data seamlessly and securely, while eliminating manual data entry and ensuring accuracy.\nWhile the Air Force Network Integration Center (AFNIC) certification is a United States Air Force process, having an AFNIC certification provides a measure of reassurance to other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies looking for similar solutions.
  • Some agencies will utilize the certification in reciprocity and others may use it to help speed up their own certification processes.\n"The Air Force Network Integration Center recertification affirms our commitment to the Department of Defense as well as our keen focus on security, interoperability and compliance in our products," said Ike Kavas, founder and CEO at Ephesoft.
  • "\nThe USAF currently uses Ephesoft Transact and its Scanning Service, also known as a Web Scanner, at over 100 scanning stations at Air Force bases worldwide.
  • AFNIC guides customers through all stages of product development, leading to optimally performing capabilities primed for smooth integration onto the Air Force Network.

U.S. Air Force Selects ExtraHop Solution to Scale During Global Pandemic

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, a subcontractor to Tundra Federal, LLC., is supporting a U.S. Air Force effort to utilize ExtraHop Reveal(x) that improves end user experience for U.S. Air Force personnel.

Key Points: 
  • ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, a subcontractor to Tundra Federal, LLC., is supporting a U.S. Air Force effort to utilize ExtraHop Reveal(x) that improves end user experience for U.S. Air Force personnel.
  • The Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) AFNET Operations & Sustainment Branch located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., was tasked with expanding the U.S. Air Force network.
  • The U.S. Air Force will utilize the ExtraHop Reveal(x) solution to assist in protecting government information and supporting strategic IT initiatives, said Chief Technology Officer and ExtraHop co-founder, Jesse Rothstein.
  • 2021 ExtraHop Networks, Inc., Reveal(x), Reveal(x) 360, Reveal(x) Enterprise, and ExtraHop are registered trademarks or marks of ExtraHop Networks, Inc.
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American Data Solutions' MDDV 11 Certified for USAF Network

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The U.S. Air Force, through AFNIC at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, has certified American Data Solutions (ADS) Multipurpose Digital Data Viewer (MDDV) version 11.x in accordance with (IAW) AFI 17-101 as application software connected to the AF Network (AFNET) and AF SIPRNet and placed on the AF Evaluated/Approved Products List (AF E/APL).

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  • 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The U.S. Air Force, through AFNIC at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, has certified American Data Solutions (ADS) Multipurpose Digital Data Viewer (MDDV) version 11.x in accordance with (IAW) AFI 17-101 as application software connected to the AF Network (AFNET) and AF SIPRNet and placed on the AF Evaluated/Approved Products List (AF E/APL).
  • "MDDV is the fastest and the most responsive IETM in the market, with the best support for S1000D."
  • MDDV 11 includes numerous improvements over the previous version; the major new feature of MDDV 11 is full support for dynamic 3D illustrations all at zero-footprint!
  • The size of the data and the number of links do not affect the performance - even very large data sets are this responsive.