SPOC is Entirely Logical

Northrop Grumman has shown the US Air Force its capacity to connect a full aircraft ecosystem, flight testing the Software Programmable Open Mission Systems Compliant (SPOC) multifunction processor and highlighting the ability to integrate existing and future platforms, using advanced data links.

“With the maturity of our technology, we have the solutions today that will provide unparalleled mission effectiveness […] We are connecting platforms that will benefit the joint force and provide them with real-time battlespace awareness across air, space, land and sea,” explained Jenna Paukstis, VP Communications Solutions. Advancing technology in solutions like SPOC provides the Air Force with a compact, low-power radio that is scalable, upgradable and flexible to fit in any platform. The SPOC design also provides an integration environment for next-generation communications that can reduce cost, risk and time to deploy.

The demonstration involved SPOC connecting with a ground station in a live, over-the-air test using advanced waveforms. This flight test is part of a contract with the USAF to develop and demonstrate a solution to help define the service’s next-generation radio approach.