Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) refers to systems, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to collect, analyze, disseminate, and translate information into actionable intelligence, principally through cyber and electromagnetic activity.

Recent Inquiries

Military Equipment on State-Owned Property

Can you provide the status of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization's equipment on the communications tower at Indian Head?

US Army soldier uses a biometrics camera to capture iris biometrics data on workers at a forward operating base in northern Baghdad.

Information on U.S. Army-Managed, Portable Biometrics Data Collection Systems

Can you provide information on U.S. Army-managed, portable biometrics data collection systems?

Technology Investment Risk Evaluation

How can we evaluate the prospect of investing in a technology that could inadvertently aid a U.S. adversary?

Articles

The Next Generation Troposcatter, or NGT data transmission system

Next-Generation Troposcatter Brings Communication to the Modern Era

MARINE CORPS BASE TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – The Marine Corps has begun fielding a replacement to a decades-old communication system. The Next Generation Troposcatter, or NGT, is a transportable, secure beyond-line-of-sight data transmission system capable of…

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Radio Astronomers and Satellite Internet Provider Develop New Sky-Sharing System

New techniques developed by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and SpaceX enable radio astronomy telescopes to operate without interference from satellite transmissions. The techniques allow communities near radio telescopes…

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GTRI Combines Physics and Machine Learning to Enhance Satellite Operations Analysis

Machine learning (ML) has strong potential for predicting how satellites spin, which can ultimately prevent collisions in space. However, the complexity and diversity of data inputs in these algorithms can make their predictions unreliable and…

Webinars

Magnetic Anomaly Navigation

An emerging navigation technique known as “Magnetic Anomaly Navigation” will be presented. The benefits of this system as a GPS-alternative navigation system will be discussed as well as the current state of the art results…

Compact Laser Designators for Mini-UAVs and Handheld Targeting Systems

Laser designators served as a fundamental means of targeting for multiple generations of combat aircraft. With advancements in high-efficiency, diode-pumped laser technology, pulse length control, efficient thermal design, and unique beam stability techniques, laser designators…

Events

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TechNet Indo-Pacific

TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data…

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26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

The 26th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference will address the pressing issues in expeditionary warfare and force protection worldwide. Over the three days, attendees can immerse themselves in dynamic live sessions, explore industry exhibits, and seize…

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Military Tactical Communications Summit

The 13th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit will bring together experts and decision makers from the DoD, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for comprehensive discussions focused on upgrading tactical communications and improving network capabilities to…