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Army Prepares For Interoperability Exercise To Connect Manned-Unmanned Platforms

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Army is preparing for the Manned Unmanned Systems Integration Capability (MUSIC) Exercise to be held in September, officials said here at the Army Aviation Association of America annual conference. The goal is to demonstrate interoperability and system integration among the Army's aviation assets, and set the stage for future interoperability improvements. This is not a test for VIPs, said Col. Gregory Gonzalez, project manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PM UAS). This will "demonstrate to the Army, Army leadership and…

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