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Army Network Establishes On-The-Move Open Architecture Capable Of Constant Upgrades

Army Network Establishes On-The-Move Open Architecture Capable Of Constant Upgrades
A Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2-equipped Stryker brings up the rear of this convoy during 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division's Decisive Action Rotation at the National Training Center, California, Jan. 15, 2016. (Photo Credit: Pfc. Lisa Orender)

TAUNTON, Mass. – Recent criticism from lawmakers aside, the Army’s battlefield network not only is fielded but has established a baseline communication backbone capable of constant technological upgrades needed for future fights where battle happens as much in virtual world as on the ground, sea or air.The Warfighter Information Network-Tactical, or WIN-T, program came under fire at a recent Army budget hearing by Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) for taking more than 10 years to field,…

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