Monday, January 15, 2018

Secure the Backbone for Innovation

The Army abandoned the problem-plagued WIN-T tactical Internet and is looking for a better tactical network that can resist enemy hacking and jamming:

The Army is holding its first industry day focused on its tactical network as part of a new Army-wide construct to help the service modernize and improve its systems procurement process.

A secure and robust tactical Internet network is a basic necessity if the Army is to use suggestions like my "reachback for the squad" idea to preserve infantry lives while heavy forces are on the move.