Raytheon to Develop Collaborative Game for USAF Fight Tonight Effort

This collaborative technique with auto-exploration and artificial intelligence assistance will shrink planning time from an average of 36 hours to four By DA Staff / 08 Dec 2022

Discover Leading Defense Technology Solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
flight_tonight
Follow DA

As part of the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s Fight Tonight program, Raytheon BBN will create a collaborative game that will enable the evaluation and refinement of air attack options nine times faster than current methods.

Fight Tonight aims to enable military leaders to rapidly determine the most effective way to achieve objectives during complex air attack scenarios by evaluating plan effectiveness against many possible situations and outcomes using faster-than-real-time executions of red and blue strategies.

Using a technique of collaborative gameplay and layering—building options and parameters onto a master scenario—the Raytheon system will help operators identify visually which options have the greatest likelihood of achieving commander’s intent, even in the face of uncertainty. 

According to the company, this collaborative technique with auto-exploration and artificial intelligence assistance will shrink planning time from an average of 36 hours to four. Additionally, by layering possibilities, gray space can be identified—what things haven’t been considered that deserve a closer examination—such as adverse weather, an interruption of communications, or unanticipated adversary tactics. 

“Today’s planning requires large teams of people to create a plan—often in a siloed manner—that is based on a likely scenario,” said John Myers, Raytheon BBN principal investigator for the effort. “But the battlespace is dynamic, which leads to obsolete plans once an actual engagement is underway.”

The contract has a potential value of $25 million over three years. The Raytheon BBN-led team includes Breakaway Games, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, and Raytheon Intelligence & Space. The work will be completed in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Rome, New York; and Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Posted by DA Staff Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

Quadratix: Unified Software Ecosystem from General Atomics

Quadratix, a General Atomics vertically integrated software enterprise, aims to deliver agile, interoperable solutions that bridge air, land, sea, cyber, and space operations

Apr 17, 2025
Ophir® FoldIR Lens Enhances Long-Range Imaging for Defense & Security Operations

The new Ophir® FoldIR 25-275mm MWIR zoom lens delivers compact, long-range imaging with low-SWaP performance for drones and small gimbal platforms

Apr 17, 2025
Rugged Power Conversion Devices for Military & Defense Applications

Defense Advancement showcases RIPEnergy's field-proven power conversion products for military and defense applications

Apr 17, 2025
Forcys: Advancing Seabed Warfare with Integrated Payloads, Detection Tools & Secure Communications

Forcys outlines strategies for countering underwater threats, combining sensor payloads, communications tools, and autonomous systems with defense and commercial applications

Apr 17, 2025
Advancing EMP/HEMP Filter Technology for Modern EMI Threats

Spectrum Control highlights key advancements in EMP/HEMP filters designed to protect critical systems from EMI and electronic warfare in its white papers

Apr 16, 2025
24th Annual Future Artillery Conference Registration Details

The Indirect Fires community gathers for the 24th Defence iQ Future Artillery Conference backed by NATO and the British Army

Apr 16, 2025

Featured Content

Textron Systems to Support Software & Payload Development for Navy’s MCM USV

Textron Systems is set to support the software development and payload integration for the Navy’s Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), focusing on future mission capabilities and advanced system integration

Apr 14, 2025
Triad RF Systems Supplies Bi-Directional Amplifiers to Boost Naval Communications

Taiwan has received dual-channel bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) from Triad RF Systems, strengthening real-time data transmission and ISR functionality in unmanned naval platforms

Apr 11, 2025
How the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Enhances Naval Surveillance & Warfare

GA-ASI explains how the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® supports naval operations with long-endurance surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and real-time intelligence for enhanced maritime security

Apr 08, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.