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Missile Defense

MDA Seeks Information For New C2BMC Planner

Monday, October 25th, 2021

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MDA Seeks Information For New C2BMC Planner

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The Missile Defense Agency is conducting market research to improve and modernize the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Planner, which allows users to use missile defense system (MDS) assets to counter various threat scenarios. The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) is the integrating element “at the core of the MDS,” the notice said. It enables officials to plan operations, see the battle develop, and manage networked sensors and weapons. In a Request For Information…

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