Joint Connectivity for Tactical Command and Control

The MDK Fires solution is an example of the flexibility that MDK-based solutions offer for C2 missions. Developed in response to DOD’s call to enable the connected operations envisioned for CJADC2, MDK combines multidomain connection with a modular, tailored, and mobile approach.

By employing a modular, scalable design, the MDK architecture concept provided a solid foundation for MDK Fires. Using model-based system engineering and proven, reusable components, MDK Fires can rapidly adapt to evolving requirements for diverse operational scenarios.

Expressly designed to meet the Army’s enhanced mobility needs and size, weight, and power (SWAP) challenges, the MDK Fires solution supplies secure connectivity cost-effectively. It allows the Army to expand the capabilities and flexibility of its command posts with a quickly deployable solution. Its edge computing technology enables continued operations for greater survivability and mission success, even in contested environments.

“If teams lose communications with headquarters, they can still operate in a networked way,” said Jeremiah Johnson, director of C2 mission systems at Booz Allen. “And the speed of implementation works to DOD’s advantage. All Modular Detachment Kit-based solutions allow immediate connection with legacy systems, just as they are, using open APIs. That saves time and money—and, for engineers, headaches, too. This is truly a revolutionary advance for tactical command and control.”