The Army, in particular, is looking for a "magic bullet" one antenna that can receive SATCOM signals from constellations in LEO, MEO and GEO. But it may be disappointed due to the laws of physics, says Rick Lober, VP of defense and intelligence systems at Hughes.
The digital battle network will be powered by Northrop’s advanced mission systems and AT&T 5G and will bring together high speeds, low latency and cybersecurity protections of private 5G networks to support DoD’s JADC2 vision.
Pentagon leaders should down-scope JADC2 around a smaller set of force compositions, focused on problems facing combatant commanders and using the forces deploying to or already in theater, argue Bryan Clark and Dan Patt.
"I'm very confident that the JROC is having a significant impact, which is what I'm responsible to help with," Vice Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher Grady told reporters here today during the Pentagon's FY23 budget rollout.