Air Force invites airborne networking proposals as 'combat cloud' plans begin

By Rachel Cohen / January 26, 2018 at 10:46 AM
Air Force Air Combat Command is planning a second airborne networking industry day this spring to build on discussions from last year's meeting, with the goal of developing cloud-based technology that allows fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft to communicate. "During industry day part I, Air Combat Command conveyed its current status and future needs regarding airborne networking to industry," ACC spokeswoman Staff Sgt. Sarah Trachte said in a Jan. 23 email. "During the follow-on industry day part II, industry participants have...

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