A team at Hanscom AFB, Mass., is leading a “major overhaul” of the Air Force’s Wideband Enterprise Terminal system, which uses satellites to transfer classified and unclassified data ensuring airmen remain connected across the globe. The first modernization of enterprise terminals” (MET) kit was recently installed on a system at Ramstein AB, Germany, according to a release. “We are steadily ramping up and expect to have another three installations completed shortly,” said AFWET Program Manager Shawn Patterson. In addition, the Air Force also is conducting “25 targeted sustainment actions” on some of the terminals, including reliability and software modifications and technical refreshes, states the release.
Watchdog Says Military Can Make Cyber Ops More Efficient
Sept. 17, 2025
The Government Accountability Office called for paring down the military's sprawling cyber enterprise in a recent report, amid renewed discussion about standing up a separate cyber force.
