Kratos to provide bandwidth monitoring to ensure that military satellites maintain command and control
SAN DIEGO – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in San Diego will provide 24/7 bandwidth monitoring for the Combined Space Operations Center under a potentially five-year $39 million contract. C4ISRnet reports. Continue reading original article
The Military & Aerospace Electronics take:
10 Dec. 2019 -- Formerly known as the Joint Space Operations Center, CSpOC provides command-and-control operations to ensure U.S. Strategic Command has the space capabilities it needs to support joint military operations.
CSpOC is the lead integrator for space-related services ranging from space situational awareness to satellite communications to position, navigation, and timing.
Under the sole-source contract, which was issued Nov. 22, Kratos will provide CSpOC 24/7 electromagnetic interference resolution services for bandwidth used by the military. Using its global network of antennas and sensors, the Colorado Springs-based company will monitor bandwidth leased from commercial satellites and bandwidth provided through military satellites for electromagnetic interference. If interference is detected, Kratos will identify, isolate and geolocate interfering signals to help resolve the issue.
Related: Current military operations may slow SATCOM development
Related: How military harvests technology from commercial industry
Related: Northrop Grumman wins $12.4 million Army contract for SATCOM spectrum-monitoring gear
John Keller, chief editor
Military & Aerospace Electronics
