Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev

Mission — Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev source

Project 593, Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) FY 2026 funding was realigned to PE 0604818A / Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software, Projects EJ6 and EK9, in support of in support of the Army's NGC2 initiative to modernize C2 systems, for the Data and Application Layers. The capability being developed under this project remains critical and relevant to the Warfighter. This capability, along with its resources and requirement will transition under the overarching NGC2 capability to eliminate stove-piping, reduce duplication of effort, and provide capability within a single NGC2 core architecture. Project 593 includes the Mounted Mission Command Family of Systems (MMC FoS), including MMC-Transport (MMC-T) and MMC-Software (MMC-S). The MMC-T program provides next-generation transceivers, encryption devices, and satellite communication waveforms (which are hosted in the transceiver). MMC-T provides a significant improvement over the existing BFT-2 capability by enabling smart routing across multiple network paths (Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), and Line of Sight (LoS)) to mitigate risks posed by denied environments or signal jamming. New encryption devices provide protections against electronic warfare (EW) and cyber-attacks. The MMC-S program replaces JBC-P software on vehicles and in command posts by providing next generation C2/SA software that offers simplicity, intuitiveness, and enhanced capabilities over the legacy software. MMC-S utilizes the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), a government-owned application, to enable convergence of Warfighting Functions and utilizes an agile Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach for software development. Project DH4, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) delivers Software Defined Radio (SDR) cards, Cryptographic Subsystem (CSS) cards, Digital Radio Heads (DRH) and Victory Audio Adapter (VAX) required by the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Abbreviated Capability Development Document (A-CDD) for the Ground and Aviation's tactical communication requirements. CMFF provides simultaneous transmission and reception of multiple waveforms across multiple channels in a single or multiple SDR card(s) integrated in the CMFF chassis with NSA certifiable CSS and interoperable with the Digital Radio Head. CMFF will introduce a Blocking Strategy roadmap. Block 1 starts with TSM and future blocks will build upon Block 1; Block 2 includes but is not limited to Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Air Traffic Control (ATC), Warrior Robust Enhanced Network (WREN), initial Cryptographic Subsystem Card (CSS), Digital Radio Head (DRH), Victory Audio Adapter (VAX) and future advanced networking waveforms; Block 3 includes but is not limited to Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Link-16, Second generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and final CSS and DRH, and future advanced networking waveforms. Project DH5, CMFF Chassis funds Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) Chassis development, integration of capability cards into the chassis, testing and integration of the system solution into target platforms. CMOSS is a defined suite of open architecture and Army standards that facilitate the reduction of system size, weight, and power-cooling (SWaP-C) and ensure commonality across multiple platforms. Sharing of hardware and software components is enabled within the MCI Chassis. CMFF will help move the implementation of C5ISR/Electronic Warfare (EW)) capabilities away from costly and complex separate "stove-piped boxes" on individual platforms. The use of open standards will make it simpler and more cost-effective to upgrade capabilities or keep pace with commercial technology by eliminating complex integration challenges, lack of competition, and proprietary interfaces. The CMFF capability can only be realized when paired with the development of associated capability cards for integration into the chassis and peripheral enabling devices, such as antennae and appropriate user interfaces. Other programs are responsible for funding and developing the capability cards and peripheral devices; the CMFF MCI Chassis program is responsible for chassis development, system of system integration of the capability cards and external resources into the chassis and platform integration. Project DL9, the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) project funds the development of CMFF APNT Card. The CMFF APNT Card provides the APNT solutions required by the CMFF A-CDD and distributes APNT data to capability cards within the CMFF chassis and external systems as needed. The CMFF APNT card provides trusted PNT by utilizing multiple PNT sources and leveraging open architectures. The CMFF APNT Card prototyping, and software development will be conducted in accordance with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) (Reference House Report 116-442, 2020). The CMFF APNT Card complies with the PNT Reference Architecture and MOSA compliant hardware; CMOSS and software frameworks (PNT Operating System (pntOS)), to ensure a plug and play capability.

Mission — Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) source

Project 593 funding in FY 2026 and beyond was realigned to PE 0604818A / Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software, Projects EJ6 and EK9, in support of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, for the Data and Application Layers. The capability being developed under this project remains critical and relevant to the Warfighter. This capability, along with its resources and requirement will transition under the overarching NGC2 capability to create a unified and streamlined ecosystem. Project 593 includes the Mounted Mission Command (MMC) Family of Systems (FoS), including both the MMC Transport (MMC-T) and Software (MMC-S) programs. The MMC programs provide the replacement for Blue Force Tracking (BFT) hardware and software capability, by employing hardened cyber/electronic warfare advancements that will improve data sharing and enhance C2 on-the move (C2OTM) functionality, resulting in more reliable communications anytime, anywhere, in all domains. The MMC-T program provides next-generation transceivers, encryption devices, and satellite communication waveforms (which are hosted in the transceiver). MMC-T provides a significant improvement over the existing BFT-2 capability by enabling smart routing across multiple network paths (Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), and Line of Sight (LoS)) to mitigate risks posed by denied environments or signal jamming. New encryption devices provide protections against electronic warfare (EW) and cyber-attacks. The MMC-S program replaces JBC-P software on vehicles and in command posts by providing next generation C2/SA software that offers simplicity, intuitiveness, and enhanced capabilities over the legacy software. MMC-S utilizes the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), a Government-owned application, to enable convergence of Warfighting Functions and utilizes an agile Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach for software development.

Mission — CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Radio Cards source

This funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) delivers Software Defined Radio (SDR) cards, Cryptographic Subsystem (CSS) cards, Digital Radiohead (DRH), and Victory Audio Adapters (VAX) required by the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Abbreviated Capability Development Document (A-CDD) for the Ground and Aviation's tactical communication requirements. CMFF provides simultaneous transmission and reception of multiple waveforms across multiple channels in a single or multiple SDR card(s) integrated in the CMFF chassis with NSA certifiable CSS and interoperable with the Digital Radiohead. CMFF will introduce a Blocking Strategy roadmap. Block 1 starts with TSM and future blocks will build upon Block 1; Block 2 includes Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), VHF/UHF Line of Sight (VULOS) / Air Traffic Control (ATC), Warrior Robust Enhanced Network (WREN), initial Cryptographic Subsystem Card (CSS), Digital Radiohead (DRH), and Victory Audio Adapter and future advanced networking waveforms; Block 3 includes but is not limited to Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Link-16, High Frequency (HF), HAVEQUICK (HQ), Second generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and final CSS, DRH, and Victory Audio Adapter and future advanced networking waveforms. FY 2026 funds in the amount of $30.945 million supports Program Management Support, Hardware and Software Development (SDR card, CSS card, Digital Radiohead and Victory Audio Adapter), and Test, Integration and Evaluation.

Mission — CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Chassis source

This funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) is a defined suite of open architecture and Army standards that facilitate the reduction of system size, weight, and power-cooling (SWaP-C) and ensure commonality across multiple vehicles and platforms. Sharing of hardware and software components is enabled within the CMFF Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) Chassis, which will help move the implementation of C5ISR/Electronic Warfare (C5ISR/EW) capabilities away from costly and complex separate "stove-piped boxes" onto individual platforms. The use of open standards will make it simpler and more cost-effective to upgrade capabilities and/or keep pace with commercial technology by eliminating complex integration challenges and proprietary interfaces. The CMFF capability can only be realized when paired with the development of associated capability cards for integration into the chassis and peripheral enabling devices, such as antennae and appropriate user interfaces. Other programs are responsible for funding and developing the capability cards and peripheral devices; the CMFF MCI Chassis program is responsible for chassis development, system of system integration of capability cards and external resources into the chassis and platform integration. FY26 funding in the amount of $27.415 million will provide for CMFF MCI Chassis hardware and software development, vehicle and platform integration and prototype manufacturing for the chassis leading into its first test event in FY26.

Mission — APNT Cards C5ISR Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) source

The CMFF APNT Card provides the solutions required by the CMFF Abbreviated Capability Development Document and distributes APNT data to payloads within the CMFF chassis and external systems as needed. The CMFF APNT card provides trusted PNT by utilizing multiple PNT sources and leveraging multiple open architectures. The CMFF APNT Card prototyping, and software development will be conducted in accordance with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) (Reference House Report 116-442, 2020). The CMFF APNT Card complies with the PNT Reference Architecture and MOSA compliant hardware; CMOSS and software frameworks (PNT Operating System (pntOS)), to ensure a plug and play capability. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Base funds in the amount of $5.365 million continues the CMFF APNT Card prototype integration engineering support into the CMFF Mounted Common Infrastructure Chassis.

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