COMM2 Crypto and Data Program.
Abstract
This effort replaces the ARC-210 Gen 3 radio in the COMM 2 position with secure voice and SATURN capability with HAVE QUICK II backward compatibility, and a replacement solution for the VDL-2000. ARC-210 Gen 3 radios on KC-135 aircraft have DMSMS and are approaching end of life, becoming obsolete on the NSA-mandated CEASEKEY date. VDL replacement is required for civil airspace compliance. This effort complies with the Cryptographic Mandate. If requirements are not met, KC-135 aircraft risk ineffective communications via unsecure voice, lose data communications, anti-jam capabilities, and realize limited maintenance capabilities to support legacy radios. This will significantly degrade the ability to support worldwide operations. This modification will include Integration and Test of updated Operating Flight Plan software and Prototype; ARC-210 Gen 6 to replace the current Gen 3; removal of VDL, integrate and replace with VHF-4000E.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 21ceb5ad388648c9dd37bae15c8e22c6
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- Root: KC-135s