MilsatMagazine.com Satellite Communications for net-centric warfare Third Quarter 2007 Vol. 1 No. 3 C O T S Aptitude, Advantages & Applications of Commercial Off The Shelf solutions CONTENTS MILSATMAGAZINE COVER STORY 06 Taking Customization to the Next Level…The Iraqi Connection by Marc LeGare, CEO of Proactive Communications, Inc. Holding the distinction as the first US IT company working directly with the Iraqi Ministry of the Interior (MOI) doesn’t come without its challenges! As with any advanced technology deployment, customization has plays a critical role in success installing and operating the world’s largest secure satellite VoIP network, con- necting nearly 6,000 Iraqi police, commandos, customs officials, and command centers across the country. FEATURES 09 Sword From The Heavens - Satellites in the Middle East by Peter I. Galace The Middle East is definitely a more dangerous place these days and, depending upon your point of view, satellites have played key roles in either creating this dangerous instability, or in preventing a nuclear war from breaking out. 15 Integrating COTS Systems—A Worthy Effort - Success From Off The Shelf by Bruno Dupas, President, Integral Systems, Europe Over the last ten years, COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) products have become increasingly popular within the satel- lite industry. “Better, faster, cheaper” was the mantra of the mid-90s—COTS products helped to address this mandate. 18 The European Dilemma - Communications Costs Versus Tactical Needs by David Mulholland The major European countries are committed to improving their satellite communications capabilities through both dedicated military and dual-use systems. 24 The Future of Satellite Acceleration - SCPS and Tactical Military Satellite by Nichols Yuran Satellite acceleration technologies have been well known to users of military satcom for many years. Performance Enhancing Proxies (PEPs) are now a fixture in today’s tactical satcom equipment suites. Vol. 1 No. 3 26 9th Annual Global MilSatCom Conference October 2007 by Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Program Development, GVF Each year, Global MilSatCom focuses on the processes of transformation taking place within the sphere of military satellite communications. 29 Earth Station Antenna Security and Survivability by Tony Castronova, SES Americom Today’s requirements for secure, interoperable communications systems, as well as rapidly deployable networks for emergency re- sponse, are driving the need for inexpensive, simple, satellite earth station antennas. SPOTLIGHTS 12 Interview with Kay Sears, Senior VP, Marketing & Business Development, Intelsat General by Virgil Labrador At the recent ISCe 2007 Conference and Expo, the then-Managing Editor of MilsatMagazine, Virgil Labrador, spoke with Kay Sears, Senior Vice-President, Marketing & Business Development, Intelsat General. 21 GPS OCX: The View From Raytheon - An Interview with Robert N. Canty by Hartley Lesser David Bross is the Chairman of ISIS NYC ’07 and is part of the Hannover Fairs team producing REGULAR DEPARMENTS a variety of events around the world. I managed to catch David in between his busy schedule to ask him about one of the key events in October of this year in New York City. 04 EDITOR’S LETTER 05 FOCUS ON 32 MILITARY NEWS OF INTEREST EDITOR’S LETTER MILSATMAGAZINE We are all mostly aware the world was tive Communications, and is a first-hand th Production Team altered forever on October 4 , 1957, as account of communication implementa- the first satellite to orbit the earth, Sput- tion working directly with the Iraqi Ministry EDITORIAL nik, was tracked by the only radio tele- of the Interior. Sword From The Heavens by scope in the world at that time—the Uni- our Asian Editor, Peter I. Galace, digs into Silvano Payne versity of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Ob- the role of satellites in the Middle East. Publisher servatory in the United Kingdom. Sputnik Our former Managing Editor, Virgil Labra- opened new worlds and vista. The satel- dor, interviews the Senior Vice President, Hartley Lesser lite initially created fear and panic in the Marketing and Business Development of Editorial Director western world. A rush to invest and invent Intelsat General, Ms. Kay Sears. Chris Forrester new technologies to create a more secure Editor, Europe, Middle East world and, hopefully, a better life for all Bruno Dapas tackles the world of Com- & Africa of Earth’s citizens followed the initial im- mercial Off-the-Shelf products while petus of alarmism. David Mulholland examines the pres- Peter I. Galace ent and future of military satcom ca- Editor, Asia-Pacific During the 50 years since Sputnik gained pabilities in Europe with The European orbit, many goals have been met; others have Dilemma—Communications Cost Versus COLUMNISTS succumbed to failure. Yet the indomitable Tactical Needs. The Director of DoD Sys- human spirit continues to forge onwards and tems with Raytheon Company’s Space Peter I. Galace upwards. Today we have a global satcom Systems for Intelligence and Information Editor, Asia-Pacific industry filled with promise and reward. Systems division, Mr. Robert N. Canty, is David Hartshorn, Martin Jarrold interviewed. Nick Yuran discusses satel- Market Intelligence We owe a debt of gratitude to our warf- lite acceleration technologies and Martin ighters: Army, Navy, U.S. Air Force, Ma- Jarrold with GVF, offers a preview of an Tara Giunta rines, Coast Guard as well as to those who upcoming MilSatCom Conference. Regulatory Issues fight the good fight while remaining “in- visible”. Regardless of personal opinions Your antenna system is not going to do CONTRIBUTING WRITERS regarding conflicts throughout the world, anyone much good if its “down”. Author the military constantly place themselves Tony Castronova presents some ideas on Mark Le Gare in harm’s way to ensure stability through how to secure this critical equipment. In Bruno Dupas strength, order from havoc. Non-com or closing, some of the latest military sat- David Mulholland Nicholas Yuran officer, advisor or civilian contractor, the com news is for your desert. Tony Castronova armed forces apply the technologies our industries create and sacrifice their very Any interest in writing for future issues of SALES lives to ensure our freedoms. Thanks to MilsatMagazine or SatMagazine is warmly the many leaders, companies, scientists welcomed. Simply email me at Hartley@ Jill Durfee and academicians who are involved in the satnews.com to discuss your ideas and Advertising Director military satcom and equally important an- thoughts. And for all of the missions, the [email protected] cillary businesses, our industry is able to hard work, the dangerous environments, offer the armed forces the advanced tools the thankless tasks the warfighters take PRODUCTION and equipment necessary for them to be- on for us, a simple thank you is a true ex- come more effective each day. pression of my respect and admiration for Simon Payne Creative Manager your ongoing, momentous efforts. I am Sputnik was truly a momentous event… certain our readers heartily agree! such as is this issue of Milsat Magazine, Published quarterly by our first printed version of the publica- Hartley Lesser, Editorial Satnews Publishers tion. This issue will be distributed at 800 Siesta Way, Director for Satnews. He is MILCOM 2007 in Orlando, Florida that Sonoma, CA 95476 USA responsible for all Satnews convenes toward the end of the month. Phone (707) 939-9306 editorial activity worldwide Fax (707) 939-9235 I hope all will find the contents to be of including SatMagazine, E-mail: [email protected] interest and helpful. MilsatMagazine, and Satnews.com’s daily Website: www.milsatmagazine.com and weekly offerings. Hartley brings 20 © 2007 Satnews Publishers Our lead story, Taking Customization to the years of experience as a senior technology Next Level… The Iraqi Connection is au- writer, editor, videographer and publisher thored by Marc LeGare, the CEO of Proac- to SatNews Publishers. October 2007 MILSATMAGAZINE.COM FOCUS ON MILCOM 2007 the Free World’s premier military communications conference • BG George Allen, USMC, Director for Command, Control, Melbourne, Florida-based Harris Corporation Communications and Computers and CIO, USMC is hosting MILCOM 2007, one of the larg- • Mr. Vernon Bettencourt, Acting Chief Information Officer/G-6, est government/industry conferences in the U.S. Army world, at the end of October in Orlando. Co- • VADM Nancy Brown, USN, J6, The Joint Staff sponsored by the Armed Forces Communica- • The Honorable Jeb Bush, Former Governor of Florida tions and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International and the • RADM Kendall Card, USN, Director, Command Control Sys- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Commu- tems, J6, NORAD/US NORTHCOM nications Society, MILCOM celebrates its 26th anniversary as the • GEN Kevin Chilton, USAF, Commander, Air Force Space Command • LTG Charles Croom, Jr., USAF, Director, DISA premier international conference for military communications. • RADM Kenneth Deutsch, USN, Director, Warfare Integration, N6F The Defense Information Systems Agency is the military advisor • VADM Mark Edwards, USN, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for the conference. for Communication Networks (N6) • MG Barbara Fast, USA, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, The conference and exposition occurs from October 29 – 31 at Army Capabilities Integration Center the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. From sun- • The Honorable John Grimes, Assistant Secretary