Integrated Tactical Communications

Abstract

The mission of TCNE is to design and validate the tactical network System of Systems (SoS) in accordance with Army's network priorities. TCNE will design the system of systems (SoS) network architecture through continuous test and evaluation to include user/soldier feedback and Verification and Validation efforts. These events help to identify network gaps in formation types, mitigate risk and mature capabilities that are ready for SoS integration within the Army's Tactical Network. TCNE will deliver network architectures that have been validated in an operational environment prior to fielding. FY 2025 resources will be used to execute SoS architecture development through: engineering analysis, lab-based testing, cyber electromagnetic activities and Soldier Touch Points. Lab and field-based testing will address cyber vulnerabilities that reduce risk related to the integration of the system of system architecture. The total cost of the Integrated Tactical Network - Rapid Prototyping Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $90.4 million RDT&E from FY19 to FY24. The program will conduct an MTA Closeout in 3QFY24 with the Decision Authority (DA), PEO C3T. Effective FY25, the program will operate as a Systems of Systems integration and experimentation effort under the authority granted via the Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) signed June 21,2023

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 0605236A_5_2040_PB_2025
• Change Summary Explanation: Increase in funding line to address the design and validation of the Army tactical network.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

• Cyber