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) C2 agencies and MAF aircraft operating worldwide in or near contested environments.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Source ID
a4243bebcf95d90acc074bbaaf5152d9

Tags

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites

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