A new “transport layer†constellation will help distribute tactical data — but won’t have defenses against anti-satellite weapons.
Quoting former VP Biden, "this is a big effing deal."
The article describes the "friction between the services", as each is building its own platform. With history as a guide, these systems will be unable to communicate with each other at the most critical times. The military needs to be brought under control, or should I say the Pentagon, where 3 star generals get coffee every morning for the 4 star bosses.