Preserving capacity, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, Keys to Canadian SAR
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26 DECEMBER 2022/JANUARY 2023 www.vanguardcanada.com PERSPECTIVE Sponsored Content THE CHALLENGE: INTEGRATING DATA AND NETWORKS SECURELY There is a clear understanding within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) that an imminent digital transformation is non- negotiable and, in fact, mission critical. To keep pace with the changing character of conflict the CAF must maintain its po- sition as a reliable ally in an increasingly digital global battlespace. This transformation must bring to bear not only new technologies, but new tac- tics, training, and procedures if the CAF is going to succeed in operationalizing its ambition for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), where every sen- sor, effector, and decision maker across all domains is connected. To attain JADC2's goals of ubiquitous information sharing to shorten the deci- sion cycle, the CAF needs a resilient tactical internetwork that facilitates the effective transmission of data in all domains of op- eration. In the land environment, mounted elements – whether dedicated intelligence platforms or effectors– must be able to co- ordinate with dismounted, joint, and allied networks. Similarly, airborne sensors and assets – whether manned, remotely piloted, or unmanned – must be able to coordinate with the dismounted, mounted, or other joint and allied elements. Most importantly, the local command- ers at all levels and across all domains of operation must be able to collaborate to make better decisions faster. Everyone and everything must be able to seamlessly communicate. THE SOLUTION: TACTICAL NETWORK AS A SERVICE (TNaaS) There is no panacea to solve the unique challenge JADC2 presents. But one thing is certain: To realize JADC2, systems need to evolve from network-centricity (con- necting soldiers and transporting data) to being data-centric and aiding all aspects of the decision-action cycle. A compre- hensive data foundation requires an open architecture based on enterprise and open standards, where both new and legacy systems incorporate a variety of solutions from large and small innovators alike. General Dynamics and AWS are work- ing collaboratively to support the CAF's need for digital transformation with the intention to deliver a leading-edge solu- tion that maximizes operational effective- ness in a JADC2 environment. CONNECTING IT ALL: GENERAL DYNAMICS AND AWS COLLABORATE TO REALIZE JADC2 VISION Connecting every sensor, effector and decision maker