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The US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has released a memorandum confirming the approval of the SitaWare suite of commercial off-the-shelf products following the successful completion of testing by DISA’s Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
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SitaWare’s new status on the approved products list (APL) is pivotal as the software suite may now be procured autonomously by individual commands.
This also includes a software development kit, along with an open architecture, which allows users and equipment manufacturers to facilitate development of their own add-ons and any integrations of new technology to meet their mission and capability requirements.
Additionally, this paves the way for a seamless integration of a wide range of Command, Control, Communications, Computers Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) data and intelligence to deliver a comprehensive common operational picture to battlefield commanders. In addition, as part of its approval, SitaWare received cyber security tools certification.
This is especially important as it delivers an assured capability that is certified against cyber attack. This is vital at a time when the electromagnetic spectrum and cyber domain have become increasingly contested in modern warfare.
Systematic’s SitaWare suite of products includes:
- SitaWare Headquarters – is a C4I system with an accessible, user-friendly toolset for commanders at fixed or static headquarters, or in a joint operations centre. Headquarters is potent and scalable software that significantly increases operational flexibility, reduces deployment time, while providing extensive interoperability capabilities.
- SitaWare Frontline – is a critical battle control software designed by and for frontline commanders in tough environments. It addresses real-world command and control challenges at the frontline with rapid updates of friendly force tracking (FFT).
- SitaWare Edge – is designed for the dismounted commander at the tactical edge and provides C4ISR support at the forward line of control. Edge is delivered on an Android device and may be used with SitaWare Frontline and SitaWare Headquarters to provide a unified C2 system from the tactical edge to the highest levels of command.
The latest DISA approval and its inclusion onto the APL facilitates easy procurement by other units and commands across the US Department of Defense.
The company describes the importance of this approval, saying, “Being on DISA’s APL is a boon to the many warfighter commands who require it and will greatly enhance interoperability across services and other allies among SitaWare’s userbase. SitaWare Suite is used in over 50 countries by many organisations including the US Army, Australian Defence Force, NATO, the United Kingdom, and Germany, meaning that there is a solid user base to exchange ideas and support development.”
