In a groundbreaking move for military technology, BAE Systems has teamed up with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to introduce the Integrated Combat Solution (ICS) to the U.S. defense market. This state-of-the-art system is poised to revolutionize battlefield operations by significantly enhancing situational awareness for U.S. combat vehicles, enabling real-time sharing of critical data such as video feeds and targeting information.
The ICS is designed to slash response times for soldiers, allowing them to react to threats within seconds, a drastic improvement from the traditional minutes-long delays. Developed by Kongsberg and integrated onto combat vehicles by BAE Systems, this tool will be pivotal in supporting ongoing technological upgrades throughout its lifecycle.
Andy Corea, vice president of BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems, emphasized the system’s potential to boost operational efficiency. “ICS will allow troops to rapidly share targeting data, enhancing their ability to engage remotely,” Corea said, underscoring the tool’s ability to connect soldiers on the battlefield more effectively.
The system is targeted for deployment across both U.S. Marine Corps and Army fleets, delivering a critical edge in modern warfare. Its open-systems architecture ensures compatibility with a wide range of battlefield platforms equipped with sensors and weapon systems, bolstering situational awareness and operational safety.
ICS offers soldiers the ability to manage various battlefield assets from a single interface within their vehicle, including remote weapon stations, turrets, and sensor networks. Kjetil Reiten Myhra, representing Kongsberg, described ICS as delivering “all-domain visibility,” streamlining responses to the complex and evolving threats soldiers face in the field.
The ICS has already been successfully demonstrated on platforms like the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). BAE Systems and Kongsberg are now focused on expanding the system’s capabilities across U.S. ground combat forces, with the potential to redefine how the military operates in future engagements.
