C3BM Aerial Networking
Abstract
Under Thrust Area #4, the C3BM Aerial Networking efforts encompass two efforts to deliver secure processing and connectivity architecture solutions that will enable sensor and effects integration with DAF platforms. Aerial Networking leverages government reference architecture and the ongoing ABMS DI investments to connect select Tac Air assets and C2 functions to the ABMS cloud at the tactical edge, enhancing Situational Awareness and decision making at multiple echelons. Aerial Networking's first implementation, known as Capability Release #1 (CR #1), is a prototype communications subsystem, platform integration, and a tactical edge node planned to be demonstrated on a KC-46 in FY24. Onboard secure compute/storage infrastructure will host mission-relevant applications and be developed as a roll-on/roll-off capability using commercial solutions. C3BM Aerial Networking includes a follow-on effort, known as Phalanx Griffon (PG), which will extend AN architecture and capabilities to tactically relevant aircraft based on maturing operational concepts and aerial network road mapping activities. This capability will be targeted toward tactical aircraft such as the F-15E/EX, which can be traced back to Operational Imperative #2 operational analysis and ACC input. Aerial Networking prototype efforts will inform future design and fielding activities for platforms and C2 functions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- eb564fd1d5df7a0b6b1445d8077aaf94