But in reality, most power grids are based on 1950s technology, with sketchy communications and antiquated control systems.

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The Cornwall carries a 4.5 inch MK8 gun, Goal Keeper CIWS close in weapon systems, Sea Wolf anti-missile system, Harpoon missile launchers, two 20mm close range guns, Lynx MK8 helicopter armament, anti-ship missiles, and one of the most sophisticated command and control communications systems on water.

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William Campbell, the Army's director of information systems for command, control, communications and computers.

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Harris makes communications products such as satellite and other wireless networks, transcommunication equipment, air control systems, and mobile radio network systems.

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Strategic Command, Control and Communications (C3): The United States must ensure that the C3 systems that operate and integrate its strategic offensive and defensive forces effectively are given no less budgetary priority than is accorded those forces.

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These platform technologies will leverage advances in control systems and process engineering, big data and cloud computing, broadband communications, and cybersecurity.

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