Next generation FBCB2 software
The US Army has completed formal evaluation of the next-generation software version of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and (FBCB2), developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation. Field testing of the new software, called Joint Capabilities Release (JCR), was conducted at Fort Hood, Texas.
FBCB2 is the key situational awareness and command-and-control system used by U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The JCR upgrades include a significant increase in the network's bandwidth, allowing the combat-proven system to get more information to more users within seconds rather than minutes. It also provides a joint forces platform solution for both the Army and US Marine Corps.
“JCR will provide soldiers and Marines with powerfully enhanced capabilities in command-and-control and situational awareness,” said Joe G. Taylor, Jr, vice president of the Ground Combat Systems operating unit within Northrop Grumman's Information Systems sector. “We are very optimistic a positive decision will be reached, and JCR will be fielded to operational units starting as early as October.”
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