interoperability Archives

MPEs gain momentum for sharing information with allied partners

Fostering ‘Mission Partner Environments’ with allied partners to promote data interoperability takes on new urgency at DOD in the face of recent global conflicts.

Feb 14, 2024 By Scoop News Group

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New legislation seeks to help Five Eyes alliance jointly accelerate artificial intelligence

The “Five AIs Act" was introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.

Nov 21, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Gen Sang-hwa Jung, Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff, discuss initiatives to strengthen trust and interoperability at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 13. They planned for PACAF aircraft to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition this October as a demonstration of US extended deterrence to aggression and commitment to regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Gena Armstrong)

PACAF establishing new intel-sharing mechanisms to enhance all-domain awareness with allies

Gen. Ken Wilsbach discussed this plan as a key element of the command’s new official strategy to guide operations through 2030.

Sep 13, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

CIO John Sherman and Adm. John Aquilino pose after meeting at Indo-Pacom. (LinkedIn)

Pentagon CIO confronts interoperability challenges with Indo-Pacific Command

During his trip, DOD CIO John Sherman hosted meetings with delegations from Japan and the Republic of Korea at the DISA-Pacific headquarters, among other engagements.

Jul 25, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

A NATO flag is set up prior to the signing ceremony of the law, ratifying the NATO Protocol on Finland and Sweden’s membership, on board the Polish Navy frigate ORP Kosciuszko in Gdynia in July 22, 2022. – Finland and Sweden dropped their history of military non-alignment and announced plans to join NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February. (Photo by MATEUSZ SLODKOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by MATEUSZ SLODKOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Tech leader leaving Pentagon role to chair new NATO innovation accelerator

Barbara McQuiston recently moved on from her tenure as the Pentagon’s deputy chief technology officer for S&T to serve in a full-time capacity as chair of the…

Jan 9, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Converged infrastructure and standards are critical for JADC2, says Ciena

James Westdorp, chief technologist for Ciena Government Solutions, shares his insights on what will be key in the future of JADC2 capabilities. First, he says it’s imperative…

Sep 29, 2022 By DefenseScoop Staff

U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NATO refining domain-specific ‘family of plans’ to guide allies’ cooperation in future contingencies

The plans will improve the alliance's ability to respond to any contingency and to ensure timely reinforcement, according to NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

Sep 27, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

5G demonstration, Nellis Air Force Base — A Multi-Utilization Secure Tactical and Network Ground Station is displayed during the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s 5G program brief to Air Force leaders at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Keiser)

‘A lot of work’ still required to enable 5G integration for U.S. military

The NSA wants to help with security, interoperability and deployability requirements for 5G defense applications, says the agency's Neal Ziring.

Mar 10, 2022 By Jon Harper