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A Stirring to Action
Europe has begun to take the necessary steps to truly modernize its military information systems.
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Syracuse III Readies for Operation
by Henry S. Kenyon

The Syracuse III system consists of a two-satellite constellation and a network of mobile and fixed groundstations. When it enters full service, the system will provide deployed French military units with secure, high-bandwidth communications. New orbital system will provide secure, interoperable datalinks.
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Cleaning Up the Security Clearance Process
by Rita Boland

Federal government works to reduce wait time while industry struggles to staff contracts.
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SIGNAL Connections: Relay Reports
IT Job Seekers Need Nontraditional Skills to Stand Out
by Maryann Lawlor

This is the first in a series of articles about information technology employment that takes a look at the current state of the job market and how requirements have changed—and stayed the same—during the past several years. Future SIGNAL CONNECTIONS: Relay Reports will feature series of articles about various topics.
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Iraq Builds Military Communications Infrastructure
by Henry S. Kenyon

Maj. Gen. Ahmed Saad, IA, commanding general, Directorate of Communications, Command and Control, Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Baghdad, asserts that the biggest challenge facing him is establishing the Iraqi army’s communication infrastructure. Iraqi general describes the challenges of building signal corps from the ground up.
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Unclassified Information New Key to Network Centricity
by Robert K. Ackerman

Dr. Linton Wells II, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for networks and information integration, says the network-centricity concept must expand. Diversity of missions demands sharing data with new friends.
[FULL STORY]
 
Digital Communications Enter New Markets
by Henry S. Kenyon

The FlexNet family of radios is designed to provide the international tactical communications market with a flexible network-centric capability. Programmable, interoperable equipment opens door to ubiquitous battlefield networking.
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ATTENTION AFCEA CONTACTS: Time to Update Your Company's SIGNAL Source Book Listing
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European Union Survey

Should the European Union develop its own independent, deployable military force?

Yes, it will give the EU more international political clout.

No, it will weaken NATO.

Maybe, if it can be done without harming NATO or the EU's economy.

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CONTENTS
SIGNAL Connections: Relay Reports
A Stirring to Action
AFCEA Chapter Links
AFCEA Interactive Planning Calendar
ATTENTION AFCEA CONTACTS: Time to Update Your Company's SIGNAL Source Book Listing
Cleaning Up the Security Clearance Process
Contact AFCEA
Czech Chapter Explores Interconnectivity
Digital Communications Enter New Markets
Educational Foundation
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
International Contracts
Iraq Builds Military Communications Infrastructure
Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff
Rome Chapter Addresses Cybersecurity
Syracuse III Readies for Operation
The Association Advantage
Unclassified Information New Key to Network Centricity
Upcoming International Events
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