SEMPRE leads Barksdale AFB demo with Northrop and Boeing
The demonstration
In a demonstration at Barksdale Air Force Base, SEMPRE showcased its SEMPRE T transportable system, providing the critical infrastructure for a multi-company collaboration aimed at revolutionizing B-52 Stratofortress maintenance. Under a contract with Air Force Global Strike Command, SEMPRE invited industry leaders Boeing and Northrop Grumman to participate in this cutting-edge demonstration for military leadership. The SEMPRE T, a self-contained unit combining a 5G cellular network, decentralized hybrid cloud, and satellite gateway, served as the backbone for the entire operation, enabling secure and resilient communications in remote and contested environments.
The demonstration highlighted SEMPRE's capability to provide secure, resilient, rapidly deployable infrastructure that supports advanced maintenance technologies. Barksdale maintainers set up the SEMPRE T in just 10 minutes, beating initial estimates and showcasing its ease of use. The system's secure network, augmented with anti-tamper sensors, zero-trust architecture, and end-to-end encryption, facilitated real-time data transfer from drones to AI-powered software and supported augmented reality applications. This approach significantly reduced aircraft inspection times, improved accuracy, and enhanced safety for maintenance personnel, demonstrating the potential for SEMPRE's technology to transform military operations and maintenance procedures.
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Inner workings
The inner workings of a B-52 Stratofortress are represented in augmented reality goggles as a U.S. Airman attached to the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron trains with them at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 16, 2024. The augmented reality goggles were just one of several demonstrations of technology designed to enhance productivity and safety in the bomber community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle)
