Mission command computing systems to be delivered to U.S. Army
NewsJuly 15, 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced that it has won its third production delivery order contract for the next-generation of U.S. Army mission command computing systems, called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II.
The modular, scalable system is designed to support the Army’s current modernization strategy for ground combat vehicles, combat service support vehicles, and command posts. The contract value is worth more than $105 million.
According to the company, the MFoCS II system is a family of common computing and display systems that are designed to consolidate a range of programs and military computing users. The system is intended to support the continued fielding and upgrades of the Army’s Joint Battle Command – Platform and features system capability upgrades, cybersecurity improvements, and multi-touch displays.
The company also claims that the mission-critical tactical server provides an integrated hardware, software, and network system supporting Blue Force Tracking on Army and U.S. Marine Corps vehicle platforms. MFoCS II systems also host an embedded cybersecurity architecture.
