A new prototype platform sought by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit could significantly boost situational awareness for users like mobility aircrews, whose decades-old aircraft often lack modern communications equipment.
Separately, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Air Force will continue work on two rapid prototypes for the E-7 Wedgetail, though he did not appear to fully commit to the program.
Do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce duplication, invest upfront to save long-term.
Booz Allen and L3Harris initially joined forces to create the TOC-L prototype in its first phase in 2023.
The new Space Systems Command effort is focused on establishing integrated C2 networks for four classified weapon systems chosen by the head of US Space Command Gen. Stephen Whiting.
MeshONE-T is designed to operate as a network of data transport nodes that allows for rapid, secure communications between sites across the globe.
“Not having a budget is quite frankly, it's killing me, because my budget was supposed to double this year,” said Air Force Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey.
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
The first analysis of what that architecture would look like was delivered to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall in June, Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey said.