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Advanced Battle Management System

The Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) is a U.S. Air Force effort to create a secure, interconnected network that allows all military branches to share information and make faster decisions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION

The Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) is a critical U.S. Air Force C4ISR program and cornerstone of JADC2, designed to establish a multi-domain, resilient digital network for integrating diverse sensor data, AI-driven insights, and command and control capabilities to accelerate decision cycles and enable rapid sensor-to-shooter operations.

BACKGROUND

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is an Israeli defense technology company. It was founded as Israel's National R&D Defense Laboratory for the development of weapons and military technology within the Israeli Ministry of Defense; in 2002 it was incorporated as a limited company.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • ABMS
  • JADC2 digital backbone
  • Next-gen C2 system
  • Multi-domain command system
  • Air Force JADC2 component

USAGE NOTE

ABMS is frequently discussed in the context of modernizing military command and control, providing the technical infrastructure to achieve integrated multi-domain operations.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Advanced Battle Management System.

  • U.S. Air Force

    The primary developer and lead agency for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), focused on integrating disparate sensors, shooters, and warfighters across all domains to enable Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

  • Northrop Grumman

    A major defense contractor developing various components and capabilities for ABMS and JADC2, including advanced networking, sensors, and command and control systems that contribute to data fusion and dissemination.

  • Lockheed Martin

    Contributes to ABMS through its expertise in integrated air and missile defense, sensor fusion, combat systems, and secure communications, all critical elements for connecting platforms and sharing data across the battlespace.

  • Raytheon Technologies (RTX)

    Involved in ABMS through its development of advanced sensors, networked communications, cyber capabilities, and command and control solutions designed to provide comprehensive situational awareness and decision support.

  • Boeing

    Participates in ABMS initiatives by integrating its aircraft platforms with advanced communication and data-sharing technologies, contributing to the networking of aerial assets within the broader JADC2 framework.

  • General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)

    Provides critical IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions that are foundational to the secure and efficient operation of ABMS, enabling data processing, storage, and secure transmission across the joint force.

  • L3Harris Technologies

    A key provider of secure communications systems, tactical radios, and electronic warfare capabilities essential for linking diverse military assets and ensuring resilient information flow within the ABMS architecture.

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