Wideband Global SATCOM

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Delta IV rocket ready for launch tonight

The launch of a Delta IV rocket has been delayed one day after an anomaly was found during a test. (PHOTO/File)destination spaceCAPE CANAVERAL --A Delta IV rocket is scheduled to lift off tonight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base, after a technical issue ... [Published Central Florida News 13 - 1 hour ago]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Boeing Ships 6th Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite for Launch

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Boeing [NYSE: BA] is progressing with the expansion of the U.S Defense Department's highest capacity communications satellite constellation, recently shipping its sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite, pictured here in the ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - May 21 2013]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

USAF set to receive first converted Marine UH-1N Huey in September

Engineers from the US Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East are currently converting the first of three Marine Corps' UH-1N Huey military utility helicopters into the air force version of the aircraft at the MCAS Cherry ... [Published Air Force Technology - May 21 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Sixth WGS Satellite Arrives at Kennedy Space Center

Source: Los Angeles Air Force BaseLOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, El Segundo, Calif. - The U.S. Air Force's sixth Wideband Global Satellite communication spacecraft arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., today.The shipment ... [Published SpaceRef - May 20 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 2 reports

Boeing Ships 6th Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite for Launch

Boeing is progressing with the expansion of the U.S Defense Department’s highest capacity communications satellite constellation, recently shipping its sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)...http://www.travelandtourworld.com ... [Published Travel News - May 18 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

DRS Terminal Certified to Access Pentagon Wideband Satellites

DRS Technologies has received a certificate from the Defense Department that allows users of the company’s mobile on-the-move terminal to operate and access the agency’s communication satellites in the Global Information Grid.The company received its ... [Published New New Internet - May 16 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 2 reports

DRS Technologies Receives First Certification to Operate Mobile X-Band Communications Terminals over Wideband Global SATCOM

DRS Technologies Receives First Certification to Operate Mobile X-Band Communications Terminals over Wideband Global SATCOM ... [Published Stockwatch - May 15 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Inmarsat acquires TC Comms ahead of global broadband launch

British satellite telecommunications solutions provider, Inmarsat, has acquired Auburn (Sydney) based specialist company, TC Communications.Inmarsat will integrate TC Comms into its existing Australian operations with a particular focus in supporting ... [Published ARN - May 10 2013]
First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

US Military Space Spending Set at $8 Billion f...

An artist's illustration of a Lockheed Martin-built Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous (SBIRS) missile warning satellite for the U.S. military in orbit.CREDIT: Lockheed MartinSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Defense Department’s $527 billion spending ... [Published Space.com - Apr 23 2013]
First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 2 reports

AF leaders highlight space program

4/18/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Space today is in as good a position as it's been in a very long time, said Richard McKinney, the deputy under secretary of the Air Force for space.McKinney, along with Dr. Jamie Morin, the acting under secretary of the ... [Published GlobalSecurity.org - Apr 19 2013]
First reported Apr 02 2013 - Updated Apr 02 2013 - 1 reports

WGS-5 Launch Aboard a Delta IV Confirmed for May 8

LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, El Segundo, Calif. - The launch of the U.S. Air Force's Wideband Global SATCOM mission on a United Launch Alliance Delta IV vehicle has been placed on the 45th Space Wing range schedule for May 8.The launch vehicle and spacecraft ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 02 2013]
First reported Mar 29 2013 - Updated Mar 29 2013 - 1 reports

WGS-5 Launch Aboard a Delta IV Confirmed for May 8

Source: Los Angeles Air Force BaseLOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, El Segundo, Calif. - The launch of the U.S. Air Force's Wideband Global SATCOM mission on a United Launch Alliance Delta IV vehicle has been placed on the 45th Space Wing range schedule for ... [Published SpaceRef - Mar 29 2013]

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...lieutenant colonel Brian Parker said the personnel are practising air combat manoeuvres, basic fighter manoeuvres and tactical intercept missions. "It's a building block approach, so we'll start out with the basics and increase the tactics as we go through the two weeks; and then we'll go to doing individual ranges sets where we can see each other - kind of 'dog fighting'" Parker added
...are probably the most difficult modifications, because integrating these systems into the aircraft requires extensive rewiring," Aheimer added. "The VOR/ILS being installed is the primary navigation system - once it's added to the two systems already onboard, it will give air force pilots the same setup they're used to." Costing approximately $1m per aircraft, the replacement of the Marine FLIRFLIR system with the air force version requires removal of the current video...
...to connect to the Global Information Grid," said Logen Thiran, President of DRS's Intelligence, Communication and Avionics Solutions business unit. "The X46-V is a force enabler providing greater situational awareness and command and control; while reducing organizational and operational support" Thiran said...
"We are pleased ThinKom was able to integrate Hughes satellite technology with our ultra-low-profile antennas," said Mark Silk, CEO of Thinkom, "Our new antennas offer next-generation technological capabilities and their small profiles make them harder to identify, creating a safer environment for our military users."

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Delta IV rocket ready for launch tonight [Published Central Florida News 13 - 1 hour ago]
Delta IV rocket launch Thursday [Published Bay News 9 - 1 hour ago]
US, Polish air forces conduct Aviation Detachme... [Published Air Force Technology - May 21 2013]
USAF set to receive first converted Marine UH-1... [Published Air Force Technology - May 21 2013]
Boeing Ships 6th Wideband Global SATCOM Satelli... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - May 21 2013]
Sixth WGS Satellite Arrives at Kennedy Space Ce... [Published SpaceRef - May 20 2013]
Boeing Ships 6th Wideband Global SATCOM Satelli... [Published Travel News - May 18 2013]
THE BOEING COMPANY: Boeing Ships 6th Wideband G... [Published 4 Traders - May 17 2013]
Boeing Ships 6th Wideband Global SATCOM Satelli... [Published Boeing: News Releases - May 17 2013]
DRS Terminal Certified to Access Pentagon Wideb... [Published New New Internet - May 16 2013]
DRS Technologies Receives First Certification t... [Published Stockwatch - May 15 2013]
DRS Technologies Receives First Certification t... [Published TickerTech.com - May 15 2013]
DRS Technologies Receives First Certification t... [Published Auto & Transportation - May 15 2013]
Inmarsat acquires TC Comms ahead of global broa... [Published ARN - May 10 2013]
Inmarsat Acquires TC Communications [Published PRWire - May 09 2013]
Hughes and ThinKom Demonstrate New Tactical Com... [Published EchoStar - Apr 30 2013]
Kennedy Space Center has much to offer [Published Hometown News - Apr 26 2013]
US Military Space Spending Set at $8 Billion f... [Published Space.com - Apr 23 2013]
The military's second chance for a bandwidth fix [Published DefenseNews.com - Apr 19 2013]
AF leaders highlight space program [Published GlobalSecurity.org - Apr 19 2013]
AF leaders highlight space program successes, a... [Published Air Force Link - Apr 18 2013]
Pentagon Eyes Deals With Satellite Industry to ... [Published National Defense Magazine - Apr 16 2013]
WGS-5 Launch Aboard a Delta IV Confirmed for May 8 [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 02 2013]
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Boeing Ships 5th WGS Satellite to Cape Canavera... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Mar 13 2013]
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