The U.S. Army is a branch of the U.S. military that plays a significant role in space, primarily as a major user of space-based capabilities. It relies on satellite communications, GPS, and missile warning systems to support terrestrial operations. The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) operates the 1st Space Brigade, which utilizes satellites and space technology for communication, intelligence, and force protection, working with partners like the U.S. Space Force. Key activities include space operations, missile defense, and developing space-related technologies for future warfare. Associated keywords: satellite communications, missile defense, space operations, intelligence, GPS, USASMDC.
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The U.S. Army ordered 1,000 L3Harris Falcon IV AN/PRC-171 Compact Team Radios.
The U.S. Army ordered 1,000 L3Harris Falcon IV AN/PRC-171 Compact Team Radios.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) received the U.S. Army order for 1,000 Falcon IV AN/PRC-171 Compact Team Radios.
Maxar is advancing 3D mapping technology under a $39,000,000 U.S. Army contract initially awarded to Vricon for a 3D global terrain prototype.
Collins Aerospace received a ninth delivery order from the U.S. Army to provide AN/PRC-162 ground radios for the Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) program.
The ninth delivery order was issued under a multiple award contract that the U.S. Army awarded to Collins Aerospace and two other companies in 2016.
Valley Tech Systems holds multiple awards from the Missile Defense Agency, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Army for its advanced technologies.
The Falcon IV AN/PRC-163 and AN/PRC-158 radios fully support the U.S. Army’s unified network strategy and allow flexibility to upgrade waveforms as new technology emerges.
The U.S. Army expects to purchase approximately 100,000 two-channel Leader Radios.
The U.S. Army awarded L3Harris more than $200,000,000 for Falcon IV® AN/PRC-163 handheld Leader Radios and AN/PRC-158 manpack radios.
The transfers of Army and Navy SATCOM responsibilities to the U.S. Space Force are scheduled to be effective as of 2021-10-01 if the Department of Defense budget is passed and signed.
The U.S. Army expects to purchase approximately 65,000 HMS Manpack radios.
The U.S. Army’s Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts for the handheld Leader and manpack radios include a 5-year base period and an additional 5-year option with a ceiling of more than $16,000,000,000.
The 18 P3 satellites will include 12 UHF and S-band satellites and six satellites that will carry yet-to-be-determined payloads from the Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. Army, or the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) delivered the first set of products to support the U.S. Army Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) space-ground system prototype developed by Northrop Grumman.
A number of projects are being funded by the Army and the Air Force to adapt commercial satcom technologies for military use.
The Army, Marine Corps, and U.S. Special Operations Command are driving requirements for low profile, low detection equipment.
The U.S. Army is seeking end-to-end satellite communications services and durable hardware that can be deployed in austere locations and provide connectivity within hours.
The U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force have awarded several contracts over the past two years to test commercial space broadband aboard military platforms and assess the performance of different services and terminals.
The Army started developing portable, software-defined radio terminals in 2004, some intended to be MUOS-compatible, and encountered development problems.