Collins Aerospace has tested new data integration technology to improve battlefield awareness for the US Marine Corps.
The system combines military and commercial sensor information into a single platform, providing real-time situational awareness.
During the exercise, the data was transmitted to the Landing Force Operations Center, a command center responsible for coordinating amphibious landings.
The demonstration is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to develop and evaluate advanced information systems in operational environments.
The goal is to support faster decision-making and enhance operational security by making it more difficult for adversaries to detect and target US forces.
“Battlefield operations can be extremely dynamic, requiring rapid adaptation and flexibility,” said Elaine Bitonti, VP and general manager for Connected Battlespace & Emerging Capabilities at Collins Aerospace.
During the test, “Collins integrated ship and airborne platforms to provide Marine Corps commanders with the clear, secure data needed to make decisions quickly,” added Bitonti.
Latest Contracts
Collins provides the US and other militaries worldwide with various systems across land, air, and sea domains and upgrades to sustain mission-critical capabilities.
In March, Collins Aerospace won a contract valued at $80 million to upgrade the avionics systems of the US Army’s Black Hawk helicopters.
Last year, the company secured a $19-million contract from the US Department of Defense to equip the UK’s Chinooks with the Common Avionics Architecture System.
In January 2024, Collins Aerospace tested an 80-kilowatt cooling system as part of an F-35 aircraft power and thermal capability replacement program in the US.
