Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Wednesday said it successfully demonstrated software that receives, displays, and shares data on handheld devices that are not connected to a cloud computer, showcasing resilient communications important for joint all-domain command and control in degraded and contested environments.
The combat edge software was able to track Link-16 data on the handheld devices, Northrop Grumman said. Future capabilities will include artificial intelligence and machine learning tools on these devices using the software, it said.
The software enables processing at the edge despite low size, weight, and power limitations inherent in the handheld devices, Northrop Grumman said. It also said the software is “highly adaptable, providing a decisive advantage in the most complex environments.”
“Edge processing is a paradigm shift away from traditional cloud computing models, and this software solution demonstrates its ability to deliver decision superiority at mission speed,” Kevin Berkowitz, vice president, secure processing and networks at Northrop Grumman, said in a statement. “Shifting processing to the battlespace aims to eliminate the single point of failure in legacy processes, enabling the warfighter to make clearer observations, faster decisions, and smarter actions.”