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Athena-Tek had the pleasure of meeting with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) - Cross Warfare Directorate at our engineering testbed in Orlando, Florida. NAWCTSD, the Navy’s principal center for modeling, simulation, and training systems technologies, had the opportunity to assess Athena-Tek’s capabilities and technology maturity level. This meeting also explored how Athena-Tek's products could enhance a demonstration of NAWCTSD’s Joint Training Enterprise Network - Expeditionary (JTEN-X) Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) system, potentially leading to a fruitful collaboration. Athena-Tek's expeditionary 5G Network in a Box, Zeus, and the Training, Testing & Evaluation Edge Device (TED) were of particular interest to NAWCTSD. As tested in eight US Army Soldier Touch Points, the 5G-enabled TED can operate in 31 worldwide 5G bands, with seamlessly integrated 5-watt mesh extensions in the 900 MHz band, providing a cutting-edge solution for Live training. Moreover, Zeus and TED were demonstrated to be fully integrated into the Expeditionary LVC Command Center (XLCC) and the TAK-based Excon with DIS. We are excited about the potential collaboration and look forward to advancing training technologies together.#AthenaTek #NAWCTSD #5G #LVC #TrainingSystems #Innovation #Collaboration #STAAR #STELTS #PMTRADE

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The 3GPP Stage-1 Workshop on IMT2030 Use Cases concluded today with two standards specific presentations by the ITU and 3GPP, followed by a summary read-out of the Workshop. 3GPP

William Sanchez has joined Athena-Tek as Chief Corporate Development Officer, bringing a wealth of experience from his distinguished 40-year career supporting the United States Armed Forces. Sanchez's journey began in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), where he gained valuable insights into the needs of the warfighter. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering, a Master of Science in Software Engineering, an MBA, and several Department of Defense certifications. Throughout his career, Sanchez has held key positions at the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) and the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), contributing to groundbreaking programs and serving as Assistant Product Manager for major initiatives. His experience at Harris Corporation, where he worked with mesh protocols, and his role at Saniz Telecom, where he designed, built, and operated wireless networks, further demonstrate his expertise in the field. At Athena-Tek, Sanchez will leverage his extensive background in engineering, program management, mesh protocols, and wireless networks to optimize live training, test & evaluation capabilities, and develop competencies in virtual and constructive domains, ultimately supporting the warfighter and enhancing military readiness. Since joining the company, Sanchez has already made significant contributions, including the successful Soldier Touch Point 8 event at Fort Riley and guiding the team to implement a Multi-Standard, Multi-Channel mesh waveform strategy. With his leadership and unparalleled knowledge, Athena-Tek is poised to reach new heights in serving the U.S. Armed Forces.

During the week of April 22, 2024, Mr. Curtis Leslie, Director of the U.S. Army's PEO STRI STAAR program, visited Athena-Tek to perform due diligence on the project in preparation for Soldier Touch Point 9. The due diligence process is crucial for the government to ensure that the project is progressing as planned, milestones are being met, and the technology being developed aligns with the Army's requirements. Mr. Leslie witnessed the current progress in several key areas: 1. Design and operation of a 5-Watt mesh modem. 2. Test and training edge device (TED) operation over commercial cellular networks integrated with XLCC, demonstrating constructive minefields detonating simulated forces when geofences are breached. 3. Integration of Linux-based TED with Android watches to display LTEC-generated RTCA events corresponding to specific body area damage. Additionally, the use of IMU data to determine the position of the soldier. 4. Significant improvements in mesh network range and scalability, as well as seamless 5G automatic handoff capabilities leveraging Multi Station Muti Channel Transmission (MSMCT). By leveraging TED's sub-meter accuracy and the advancements in mesh networking and 5G integration, Athena-Tek enables more realistic training and precise weapons testing. The company's innovative solutions are poised to revolutionize Army training and test & evaluation capabilities, with the support of key DoD contractors in the field. The successful due diligence process demonstrates the government's confidence in Athena-Tek's ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the Army's stringent requirements.

Athena-Tek was proud to contribute to the Synthetic Training Environment Cross-Functional Team's Live Training System, Soldier Touch Point (STP) 8, held at Fort Riley, Kansas. During the two-week event, Athena-Tek played a crucial role in advancing the U.S. Army's live training capabilities by: 1. Deploying a cutting-edge 5G/4G & Mobile Ad-Hoc (MANET) Multi-Modal Network, ensuring seamless connectivity for the training environment. 2. Integrating the innovative 5G & MANET Testing, Training Edge Device (TED) into the M320 for counter-defilade engagement and M4 Direct Fire Hybrid systems, enhancing soldier performance and readiness. 3. Operating PM CT2's state-of-the-art Expeditionary Live, Virtual, and Constructive Command Center (XLCC) to rigorously test Real-Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA) weapon performance data, ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of the training systems. Athena-Tek remains dedicated to supporting the modernization of the U.S. Army's live training capability, enabling soldiers to prepare for the challenges of Multi-Domain Operations. We extend our congratulations to the STE CFT, U.S. Army PEO STRI, and STAAR for the successful execution of STP 8, and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing the Army's training capabilities. #STECFT #PEOSTRI #AthenaTeK #SyntheticTrainingEnvironment #USArmy #FortRiley #army #armytransformation #army20230

Check out the insights and observations from the Live Training System, Soldier Touch Point 8 conducted by Soldiers from 1st Infantry Division with the Synthetic Training Environment CFT, U.S. Army PEO STRI, and TPO-Force on Force at Fort Riley, Kansas. Key insights include: Multi-Modal Mesh network that successfully enabled transmission between soldiers and vehicles over a wide geographically dispersed area. M320 capability tested for counter-defilade engagements. M4 Direct Fire Hybrid is solution showing promise. Successful integration of Vehicle LTS receiver with the M2 Bradley. The overall objective of the Army Futures Command's STE LTS program is to modernize the US Army’s live training capability to support training for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The STE-LTS will provide representation of Soldier and weapon capabilities, vulnerabilities, and battlefield effects from the individual Soldier up to the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level. This includes an appropriately sized and equipped Opposing Force (OPFOR), as well as aviation and Special Operations Forces (SOF) assets. The Twelve Plus Five engagement types and supporting technologies will be supported in near-real-time using the five instrumentation capabilities. Walter Tagalicud #TeamAFC #TomorrowIsWorthProtecting #Army #ForgeTheFuture #armytransformation #army2030????? #beallyoucanbe

Dr. Mary Walker is the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, and helped change the face of medicine during the Civil War. In August 2023, Fort A.P. Hill was redesignated as Fort Walker to honor her bravery and sacrifice. This #WomensHistoryMonth, learn more about the life of this exceptional woman.

Athena-Tek and Cubic Defense event at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment’s (AEWE) Tech Rodeo Athena-Tek and the Army's lightweight IWS technology partner, Cubic, participated in the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment’s (AEWE) Tech Rodeo event on January 24, 2024 at Fort Moore, Georgia. We demonstrated Athena Tek's Player Unit Radio ARES M, a small form factor mesh-only radio, with Cubic’s next-generation wireless detector technology for soldier training systems. This technology reduces size, weight, and form factor compared to legacy MILES-based systems and significantly improves the logistical footprint to enable continued training even with equipment failures. The ARES M radio brings a new capability to Army training by integrating with the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)-based Exercise Controller for voice command and control. This allows company and below echelons to conduct force-on-force training within minutes without needing fixed infrastructure while enhancing realism. The mesh network also carried voice and video traffic for After Action Reviews. An international contingent of warfighters saw this next-generation training technology and provided feedback to our capability development team. Their insights will allow us to improve the system as it matures toward fielding. The AEWE is the Army's premier event focused on prototype technology for squads and small units to help shape the Force 2025 vision. As the central venue for collaborative concept and capability development, AEWE enables essential experimentation and evaluation of technological solutions for the Army's shift toward more agile, expeditionary, and lethal forces of the future. #armystrong #warfighter #trainingprogram

Great job Mark!