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(retired) Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent, USN

(retired) Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent, USN, (htallent@sentekconsulting.com) is former director of operations for U.S. European Command, and is currently the vice president of C4ISR systems for Sentek Consulting.
Defense Systems

Combating Piracy: The computer mouse is mightier than the sword

The most effective weapon for combating piracy on the high seas is information sharing through open-source technology.

  • Eric Basu and (retired) Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent, USN
Defense Systems

Opinion: C4 interop with NGOs key to future Navy ops

The Navy’s new maritime strategy places improving integration and interoperability as priority one; not only among its fellow DOD services, but also international organizations.

  • (retired) Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent, USN
Defense Systems

Data can drive African sovereignty

Perhaps Africom’s initial thrust should be information gathering, analysis and sharing and the planning and execution capabilities that cascade from them.

  • (retired) Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent, USN