McLEAN, Va. — The U.S. Army is exploring the use of commercial software to revamp its aging system for coordinating firepower on the battlefield. Mark Kitz, Program Executive Officer for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical, emphasized the need to avoid starting from scratch and instead leverage existing off-the-shelf products. Kitz expressed his desire to steer clear of costly and unsuccessful software development programs that have plagued the Army in the past. The Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), responsible for coordinating mortars, guided missiles, and close air support, is being targeted for a replacement due to its outdated nature and cumbersome backend. The Army’s approach involves collaborating with multiple vendors and integrating their respective technologies to create a modular system. This methodology will allow for flexibility, iteration, and the ability to adapt to evolving commercial and government-developed technologies. The Army is actively seeking information and input from vendors for the AFATDS replacement and the development of the Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite (JTIC2S).
US Army Pursues Modular Approach to Overhaul Firepower Software
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