US defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton has partnered with L3Harris to develop and deliver the second prototype of a mobile command center for the US Air Force, under a contract valued at $315 million. The agreement spans up to five years, highlighting a long-term commitment to advancing battlefield command capabilities. This prototype is known as the Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L), designed to be a highly mobile, flexible solution that can be rapidly deployed to support tactical commanders in diverse operational environments.
The TOC-L forms a crucial part of the Distributed Battle Management Node, an essential component of the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). ABMS aims to revolutionize how information is shared and decisions are made across the battlefield by integrating sensors, shooters, and decision-makers into a cohesive, networked system. This next-generation command center prototype will enhance situational awareness and decision-making speed for deployed units, improving their ability to conduct operations across contested and complex domains.
Moreover, the TOC-L prototype supports the broader Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiative. CJADC2 is a transformational military effort to connect all branches of the US Department of Defense across every domain — land, sea, air, space, and cyber — into one unified, fast, and secure command and control network. By enabling real-time data sharing and collaboration among joint and allied forces, this system seeks to deliver decisive battlefield advantage in future multi-domain operations.
