Integrated Tactical Mission Systems (ITMS), Program Number 780
Abstract
Provides critical automation and integration of SOF TMS, including navigation, communication, precision fire control and aircraft defensive systems required for safe flight in AC-130J and MC-130J aircraft. The ITMS program increases operational crew performance and aircraft survivability by integrating the AC/MC-130J green aircraft and multiple SOF mission systems as an interoperable system-of-systems. Automated software capabilities will be developed, integrated, and tested with SOF-peculiar and green aircraft flight information, displays, and controls through the Special Mission Systems (SMS) suite. By increasing system-of-systems data interoperability through an Open Mission Systems (OMS) compliant Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA), an agile software development infrastructure will be employed to integrate multiple subsystems and continuously deliver automated software capabilities. Capabilities include, but are not limited to: automated route replanning; tactical flight management; integrated aircraft defensive systems; defensive countermeasures (DCM); and embedded training. The Next Generation Special Mission Processor (SMP) resolves current diminishing manufacturing sources issues with a MOSA compliant design to perform central processing for ITMS software. The ITMS enables dynamic operations with integrated real-time information, automation, and decision making data for safe TF/TA flight and mission execution on MC-130J aircraft and seamless employment of the PSP on AC-130J aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- ea45fa04a02e8924a78cd6c9be8a5415
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