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-46A 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, 2025
Source ID
c92c77c6b094241e79a0a935ad56e5af

Tags

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites

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