A Clear Solution to Military Bandwidth Problem

摘要

The National Defense Authorization Act currently working its way through the U.S. Congress contains language dealing with use by the Department of Defense (DoD) of satellites owned or operated by foreign countries including China, North Korea and Iran. The concern expressed by the Congress has to do with whether or not it is prudent to lease satellite bandwidth on platforms where, in the event there is a conflict or even a diplomatic spat between the United States and the country that owns or operates the satellite, the service might be cut off.