The US Navy commits half a billion dollars to keep its global internet online

The US Navy awarded a contract worth nearly half a billion dollars for its Automated Digital Network System. This ensures that Navy ships and shore commands can maintain internet and IP communications worldwide.

This contract ensures the continued operation of a critical communication backbone for the US Navy. Without it, ships at sea and shore commands would lose their primary means of internet and data exchange. It highlights the ongoing, substantial cost of maintaining global military connectivity.