June 19, 2024
-Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully integrated digital command and control (C2) capabilities with the first version of the Department of Defense’s Joint Fires Network during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s (INDOPACOM) Valiant Shield exercise. Valiant Shield marks the first test of the initial Joint Fires Network prototype.
The Big Picture
The Joint Fires Network (JFN) demonstration integrated technologies with third-party capabilities as part of an enterprise architecture. With JFN, geographically dispersed commanders are able to simultaneously plan and execute with a shared common understanding of the battlespace, fed by sensors from any platform, which can provide targeting guidance to any weapon systems.
Our Role in VS24:
Live, Theater-level Operational Planning: The exercise showcased the seamless integration of Lockheed Martin’s advanced command and control functions, employing Operational Planning to coordinate real-time decision-making across the theater of operations, with all the Services and operational domains. This approach enhanced the agility and responsiveness of joint operations, using live real-time data, and producing joint tasking orders in an operationally relevant environment. ?
Strategic Perspectives
“By seamlessly integrating advanced C2 planning capability, we are enhancing critical warfighter workflows and decision-making. This focus ensures our Service members are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in complex, real-world scenarios, paving the way for faster, more effective mission integration.” – Erika Marshall, C4ISR vice president at Lockheed Martin
Dive Deeper
What’s Next?
Lockheed Martin will continue to partner with the Joint Services on upcoming demonstrations and exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific and beyond to bring Lockheed Martin’s 21st Century Security® technologies to our servicemembers quickly. We are committed to advancing CJADC2 capabilities and delivering game-changing, innovative technology for the Joint Force.
Source : Lockheed Martin Corporation
Publish date: March 2023 - Pages: 167