Emerging Opportunities, Needs and Challenges Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade....

“In the next 20-30 years these things [RPAs] are going to explode” –General Mark A. Welsh, III, Air Force Chief of Staff Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict grow...

Showcasing emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations. WEST is the premier Sea Services event focused on operations in the Asia-Pacific region - showcasing emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations. Senior leaders will address the theme “Lower Budgets and Higher Demands:...

The KM Institute CKM is the Certification of choice among managers and workers of KM projects worldwide. Learn new tips, obtain new tools, and gain a proven methodology for success. You'll leave with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead successful KM initiatives, no matter what your organizational size, structure, or purpose. Join KMI this September, as we deliver the acclaimed CKM Workshop at the new Holiday Inn Bayside. Now convenient...

IDGA’s 4th Annual Border Management Southwest will bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the Department of Homeland Security, from efforts to build new partnerships to modernizing security capabilities. Policy makers, uniformed service leaders, law enforcement and industry partners will gather in Tucson to network, share best practices and explore potential paths to fortify the United States...

While the ability to spend has increased for special operations, it’s restructuring and positioning mean radical changes in what SOF require in terms of training, equipment and technology. Special Operations West will not only facilitate understanding of these changes, but will aid in strengthening communication relationships between the military and the private defense industry through both individual session speakers and through mixed...

“In the next 20-30 years these things [RPAs] are going to explode” –General Mark A. Welsh, III, Air Force Chief of Staff Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict grow...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Symposium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only...

Advancing Radio Frequency Communicatons: Improvement, Integration and Implementation Efficient and uninhibited communication has always been vital in any and all military operations. Especially at a time when effective communication and information-sharing capability must be delivered within financial constraints, the effective fielding of such communication technology has been at the forefront of military, industry, and academia discussion. A...

Evaluation of OSD / Service Data Link Plans, Needs and Initiatives A Look at Future Data Links: MR-TCDL, N-CDL, TTNT, JTRS WNW, SRW A Detailed Technical Description of Links 4, 11, 16, MIDS/JTIDS, EPLRS and more… How they work Today and in the Future Understanding how the Latest JTRS Requirements Impact Data Link Development Guidelines for Integrating Data Links on Inhabited vs. Uninhabited Platforms Meeting Data Link Requirements for...