Vanguard Prospect - CRONUS
Abstract
The objective of the Combat Refueling & Operations Networked Universal System (CRONUS) program is a technology insertion into the Next Generation Air-refueling System (NGAS) Program of Record (PoR)'s Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase. CRONUS is an operational concept which enables "fueling the fight” - delivering fuel to airborne assets where and when needed to support the joint force to include contested areas. To project combat power, an airborne platform, whether it be a counter-air, strike, or Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), must be able to operate within contested or highly contested operational environments. The CRONUS concept includes real-time dynamic Air Refueling Battle Management (ARBM) and Automated Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R). The CRONUS ARBM effort will provide automation to the tracking and scheduling of aerial refueling within contested areas, while the A3R effort will focus on automating the mechanical aspects of the aerial refueling process to include automated refueling and receiving equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3a89774bc08e0d43a7ba366a10ade99b