US Army Unveils Top 20 Supercomputer Excalibur
The following is a release from Dan Lafontaine, RDECOM Public Affairs:
The U.S. Army introduced its newest supercomputer, Excalibur, which will help ensure Soldiers have the technological advantage on the battlefield, officials said.
The Excalibur is the 19th most powerful computer in the world. About 50 officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, or ARL, Department of Defense Supercomputing Resource Center.
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Increased computational capabilities will allow researchers to bring improved communications, data and intelligence to Soldiers in the field, said Maj. Gen. John F. Wharton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command.
“The Army Operating Concept discusses innovation and accelerating the speed of technology. The Excalibur will allow us to do that,” he said. “You will set the standard for our nation and armed forces as we work into the future.
“The capability you give is decisive overmatch for our Army. It gives our Soldiers an advantage when we can tie the tactical network to instantly get data back to the field.”
While the Excalibur and other supercomputers are housed at an Army installation, all military services conduct research at the supercomputing facilities.
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Source:: Tactical Life
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