DACAS Ground Kit
Integrated JTAC solution for Digitally-Aided Close Air Support (DACAS)The challenge
Effective Close Air Support (CAS) operations depend on the exchange of accurate and timely target and situation data between Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and combat aircraft. This mutual understanding is critical to mission success and enables JTACs to provide accurate targeting information to pilots.
Secure communication links facilitate the exchange of real-time battlefield updates, allowing JTACs to transmit updates to pilots and receive information. This information sharing enables pilots to tailor their attacks to the specific situation on the ground, increasing the chances of mission success while minimising collateral damage.
Streamlined communications improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CAS missions, contributing to the overall success of military operations. Accurate and timely information sharing is essential for JTACs and pilots to work together seamlessly in CAS operations.
Our solution
The DACAS Ground Kit improves JTAC decision making in challenging CAS scenarios by fusing data from all available sources and providing connectivity to all relevant players on the battlefield.
At its heart is our command and control software TARANIS® ADLER with the EAGLE plug-in for DACAS-specific processes and workflows. The complete ground kit includes the integration of suitable hardware according to your individual requirements.
The DACAS Ground Kit is designed for dismounted, vehicle and command post use. It is also suitable for use as a Battlefield Management System (BMS).
The solution uses field-proven hardware, including communications equipment, intelligent energy supply solutions, electro-optical target acquisition sensors and laser target designators. We also develop and implement bespoke ergonomic concepts for carrying and packing the system components in a specially designed vest/backpack.
Features and benefits
Features
- Provides JTACs with accurate mission information on targets, own ground forces and air assets
- Enables communication and information exchange between JTACs on the ground, combat aircraft and command and control (C2) units by supporting all necessary procedures for DACAS
- Video downlink
- Easy-to-use workflows ensure that JTACs are aware of all relevant information during a mission, including changes and threats to the situation
- Supports multiple message formats and standards from a wide range of C2 systems, tactical radios and sensors to support JTAC tasks
- Intuitive and adaptable user interface
- Context-sensitive touch keyboard, input assistant and multi-touch gestures for map navigation ensure fast and easy use
- Tactical overlays, map icons and annotations meet all mission-specific JTAC needs
Benefits
- Improved situational awareness
- Process-based approach
- Intelligent Personal Area Network (PAN) and power management concept reduce weight and significantly improve mission operating time
- Future-proof tactical data links
- Simple and robust wiring
- Intuitive usability optimised for time-critical situations
- Multi-device integration and seamless digital communication between entities significantly reduce the workload for JTACs.
- Made with mission-proven in-service components
