Tactical Mission Networking (TMN), Program Number 846
Abstract
Focuses on the technology development of platform software and hardware systems with capabilities to enable aircraft to effectively adapt and overcome the challenges of a highly contested and congested Radio Frequency (RF) environment. This effort facilitates advanced radio waveforms and communications equipment to ensure interoperability with ground forces and multi-domain operations. Upgrading antennas, processors, radios and other enabling communications equipment will be a persistent requirement as the RF environment becomes increasingly more complex. Additionally, the Army intends to upgrade its networks every two years – this funding will ensure Special Operations Aircraft can adapt and keep pace with both SOF and conventional forces’ communications and networking improvements/upgrades. Tactical Mission Networking equipment ensure the Special Operations Rotary Wing aircraft are safely able to provide long-range, high speed, all weather, close air support (CAS), precision strike, reconnaissance, infiltration (infil), exfiltration (exfil), and resupply of SOF teams in hostile, denied, and politically sensitive areas that allows the Joint Force to be more agile and responsive to combat missions, Irregular Warfare and Military Operations Other than War (MOOTW) as stated in the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 572c96346201f38ad1e14618feb4379f
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