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Lockheed Martin delivers net-centric communications to Iraq.(Iraq)(Brief Article)

Lockheed Martin announced that it has completed installation of the Coalition Multinational Network (CMN). This is a new networkcentric satellite communications system for Coalition Forces in Iraq.

Developed for U.S. Central Command, the CMN provides satellite-based bandwidth-on-demand services, with high-quality voice capabilities and secure broadband data communications for coalition military forces.

The system is developed under the U.S. Army's Rapid Response Program contract awarded last year.

The CMN system uniquely integrates advanced commer

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