The Air Power Blog

Insights on technology and concepts. Moving the strategic discussion forward, keeping you informed.

Optical Communication is Viable While optimum solutions are not currently available to fully resolve challenges with the scaled use of optical communication (OC) technology in military communication.
Space technology enables our way of life – each time a cell phone is used, a television is switched on, or when the fastest route to a given destination is needed, a constellation of satellites makes these benefits possible.
Information has always been the most critical resource for decision-making in command and control (C2). Information that directly feeds planning and operational decisions will stay the key determinant of mission success or failure.