| ID | 125884 |
| Title Proper | Stars begin to align for US satcoms overhaul |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fein, Geoff |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The first of five planned US Navy (USN) mobile users objective system (MOUS) satellites, which will replace the ageing and heavily used UHF systems, has begun six months of technical and operational evaluation, leading to initial operational capabilities (IOC) in the June 2012 time frame. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.45, No.4; 2012: p.34-35 |
| Journal Source | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.45, No.4; 2012: p.34-35 |
| Key Words | Mobile Users Objective System - MUOS ; US Navy - USN ; Initial Operational Capabilities - IOC ; Communication Technology ; Satellites Technology ; Operational Evaluation ; Technical Evaluation ; UHF ; WCDMA ; United States |