Land Command Support System Tactical Communications Modernization
Project Type
Project Replace
Objective
The project will improve the ability of tactical commanders and their staffs to exchange planning and execution information by modernising and re-capitalising the in-service tactical communication systems. The project will provide robust, reliable, and adaptive bearer systems and management tools for use in connecting mission elements engaged in land operations.
Requirements
The requirements and exact scope are being defined but should include modernization of tactical voice and data radios, as well as beyond line of site and high capacity line of site communications systems for CA Bde and below. All tactical communications systems from Bde HQ to dismounted elements will be addressed, including vehicular networking equipment/comms suites. It will also include planning and management tools to support the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum and gateways or cross domain solutions to interface with Joint, Interagency, Multinational and Public systems.
Funding Range
$1 billion to $4.99 billion
Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)
- Options Analysis Phase
- In Progress
- Start Definition
- 2024/2025
- Start Implementation
- 2027/2028
- Initial Delivery
- 2029/2030
- Final Delivery
- 2033/2034
Defence Capability Areas
- Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
- Cyber, Electronic And Irregular Warfare
- Joint Support & Sustainment
- Land
Defence Capability Investment Areas
- Deployable C4I Systems
- Encryption
- Networks and Network Support
- Portable Communications Systems
- Satellite Communications Systems
- Cyber Network Resilience
- CIS Support
- In Service Support
Key Industrial Capabilities
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