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27 Jun 14. Lockheed-led team to study how to link C2BMC with US Army’s IBCS system. A Lockheed Martin-led team has begun a feasibility study to identify a way to link the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) integrated command and control system with the US Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS). The team, which consists of Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon, General Dynamics and other companies, is developing command and control, battle management, and communication (C2BMC) systems. The study will enable the team to determine possible interface changes to link the two systems, which would provide the US with an enhanced air and ballistic missile situational awareness capability. Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions C4ISR vice-president Dr Rob Smith said: “Potential air and ballistic missile threats may cross regions and outpace the capabilities of individual missile defence systems operated by one service.
“Linking C2BMC with the army’s system will be a step toward a more powerful integrated air and ballistic missile defence capability.”
“Linking C2BMC with the army’s system will be a step toward a more powerful integrated air and ballistic missile defence capability.”
Currently fielded in 33 locations, including US Strategic, Northern, European, Pacific, and Central Commands, the C2BMC system is capable of operating 24/7, over 17 time zones. The C2BMC system, which was first deployed in 2004, integrates the ballistic missile defence systems of Aegis, THAAD and SBIRS, among others, into a global network. The system will allow commanders to connect to any sensor or shooter, at any phase of missile flight from any region, against any type of ballistic threat.
With support from more than 48,000 miles of Defense Information Systems Agency communication lines, the system can manage external sensor support tasks, which support weapon engagements of ballistic missile threats. (Source: army-technology.com)
03 Jul 14. Babcock to deliver HF comms system for Norway. Babcock has been awarded a contract by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) to provide an Automated Control and Management System (ACMS) to drive the secure delivery of data and voice communications between Norwegian Joint Headquarters (NJHQ) and its armed forces. The new, single, ACMS will replace the current control systems and will interact with 25 sites across Norway. The system will comprise a number of operator workstations at which messages will be co-ordinated and sent via the high frequency (HF) network, as well as the hardware required to manage, encrypt, broadcast and receive all transmissions securely. The ACMS will be tailored to meet NDLO requirements, compatible with related systems including full interoperability with NATO equipment (tested in Babcock’s systems integration laboratory prior to installation) while also paving the way for future development needs. The open and scalable system architecture provides flexibility and adaptability, enabling simple and cost-efficient system upgrade or installation of new components. Further, the use of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products where possible will reduce through-life costs. Babcock’s user-friendly system is designed by operators for operators, with a number of useful and intuitive features including graphical user interfaces to provide a simple, informative display and enable full operational control of the system using touchscreen technology. The company’s specialist instructors will provide training courses for operators, administrators and technicians. In developing the system, Babcock has drawn on its significant experience in operating HF communications systems for the armed forces, NATO and other authorised users, including operating the Defence High Frequency Communications Service (DHFCS) net