Military Command and Control C2
Discover cutting-edge solutions from 4 leading global suppliersPacific Defense has unveiled the MCS2090VP, a 3U OpenVPX™ multi-waveform command and control (C2) system aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™) Technical Standard.
The MCS2090VP multi-mission, multi-domain system is a part of Pacific Defense’s Networked and Encrypted Resilient Versatile Engine (NERVE) family of systems. These provide scalable communication and computation to support multi-echelon, radio cross-banding, and simultaneous voice and data communications.
Such support, as well as critical interoperability and redundancy, is achieved using communication waveforms hosted on C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) based tactical radios and single board computers.
It manages and shares voice and C2 data across applications to provide a common operating picture for commanders at the tactical edge in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments.
The MCS2090VP extends Pacific Defense’s product portfolio offering a rugged, high-performance multi-function mission system that unlocks rapid innovation across the defense industry.
Industry Relevance
The MCS2090VP is a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solution that maximizes access to multi-vendor technology and provides more flexibility in upgrading and fielding new commercial technologies.
A commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) C2 mission system aligned with the CMOSS standard represents a significant step forward in the United States Army’s efforts to modernize its C2, communication and electronic warfare capabilities using commercial solution offerings and Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
It enables an acquisition model that provides a flexible, efficient, and cost-effective solution ready for integration of advanced technologies into military platforms. It also enables the rapid deployment of secure communications across a wide range of military programs, including those aligned with the U.S. Army’s CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) initiative.
The mechanical dimensions of the MCS2090VP support an easy installation in light tactical wheeled vehicles or track platforms within the envelope of the legacy SINCGARS AN/VRC-92 Dual Long Range VHF radio system, or various other high-performance platforms for ground, airborne, and naval applications.
Advanced Tactical Communication
The MCS2090VP supports Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) capabilities through Silvus’ MN-MIMO and TrellisWare TSM™ field-tested waveform technologies and can facilitate future NSA Type-1 certified radios. It enables advanced, resilient communication with an SBU-E (Sensitive but Unclassified – Encrypted) network at the tactical edge to ensure commanders have a common operating picture at the tactical edge even in disrupted environments.
The MCS2090VP also has a wide range of communications and compute capabilities, all controlled with a single user interface (UI). It can accommodate a wide range of COTS amplifiers and antennas dependent upon the waveform requirements.
Unified User Interface
The MCS2090VP features a unified user interface across multiple functions and radios. It comes pre-installed with applications such as CodeMettle for NetOps, which is compatible with Unified Network Operations (UNO); Mounted Mission Command – Software (MMC-S) for Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P), requiring U.S. Army approval; and a local TAK server.
Additionally, it includes VIASAT NetAgility software for resilient and automated PACE communications, REDCOM tactical secure voice conferencing, and Instant Connect Enterprise™ (ICE) for radio crossbanding. These applications align with the Department of Defense’s Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) procurement model.
These solutions are part of a broad SOSA-aligned ecosystem, designed with a microservices architecture that adapts dynamically to mission requirements. With an optional plug-in card and software, Pacific Defense can integrate Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Awareness and Force Protection Electronic Attack (FPEA) capabilities, reducing the need for additional systems to manage tactical communications and counter electromagnetic interference.
These mission applications are supported by Pacific Defense’s CharybdisOS™ operating environment, an open, modular, plug-in architecture aligned with the SOSA Technical Standard. The modular, open-architecture design provides adoption of the latest hardware and software solutions to maintain a competitive advantage.
Pedja Mitrovic, V.P. Product Management at Pacific Defense, commented, “The MCS2090VP takes our existing technology and product offerings developed over a decade to the next level. This product is the first of its kind CMOSS-compliant, SOSA-aligned mission-critical system for a scalable network node that further underscores our commitment to provide warfighting functions aligned to open industry standards that enhance mission effectiveness, simplify operations and reduce training complexity for our warfighters.”
