The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a two-year, $28.3 million contract to deliver initial prototype systems for the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF). This initiative, managed by the PEO C3N PM Mission Command, focuses on rapidly fielding next-generation C5ISR/EW capabilities. The core of the system is a production-ready CMFF chassis designed to consolidate multiple battlefield functions into a single, scalable solution that fits the standard SINCGARS radio space in any vehicle or platform.
The CMFF system’s innovation lies in its use of field-swappable, commercial open-standard 3U VPX processor cards. This modular open architecture allows the Army to continuously develop, test, and field new capabilities in a DevSecOps mode. The chassis can host a variety of vendor-supplied boards for computing, radio, Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cryptological functions, having already been tested with components from over twenty different suppliers. This approach collapses several capabilities like APNT, Radio, and EW into one system, enabling rapid hardware upgrades without costly platform modifications.
General Dynamics has made significant investments to ensure the system is hardened against threats. It features NSA-certifiable multi-level security, HEMP/EW hardening, and full tactical ruggedization, backed by the company’s expertise as a leading provider of high-assurance cryptological systems. The chassis is fully aligned with the CMFF Reference Architecture and is optimized to run advanced battlefield software such as Palantir Maven and Anduril Lattice, enabling Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2). The system is also designed to support future aviation assets like the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
With its proven manufacturing expertise and large-scale production capacity, General Dynamics is positioned to support the program’s rapid transition from initial prototyping to full-scale production, ensuring the Army has a scalable, soldier-focused solution on day one.
