KC-46A Block 1 Pegasus Advanced Communications Suite (PACS)

Abstract

The KC-46A Block 1 Pegasus Advanced Communications Suite (PACS) program will satisfy Department of Defense (DoD), National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Transportation (DoT), and USAF mandates by upgrading legacy Tactical Data Link 16, Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Line-of-Sight (LOS) capabilities with next-generation Link 16 terminals and UHF secure, global, BLOS and anti-jam LOS satellite voice communications capabilities for the KC-46 weapon system. PACS enables compatibility and interoperability with current and planned future joint and allied forces while simultaneously increasing the survivability of secure global voice and data communications capabilities between Mobility Air Force (MAF) Command and Control (C2) agencies and MAF aircraft operating worldwide in or near contested environments.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
84fae2981b0654b5b656fbb005f8f9b7

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites

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