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Army Network Modernization Leaders Detail Next Steps For First Two Capability Drops

Army Network Modernization Leaders Detail Next Steps For First Two Capability Drops
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy received a briefing on network modernization efforts from Col. Garth Winterle, Project Manager for Tactical Radios, PEO C3T, during his visit to Aberdeen Proving Ground on Oct. 24, 2019. (U.S. Army photo)

Initial equipment orders for the Army’s first tactical network modernization capability drop (CAPSET 21) and prototype deals for the second capability set (CAPSET 23) will both likely be placed before the end of this fiscal year, officials leading the effort told Defense Daily on Tuesday.  The Army is currently focused on gathering final data to inform a critical design review for CAPSET 21 and soliciting industry pitches for CAPSET23 capabilities that will allow the service to think “dramatically different about…

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