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Virtual System of Systems Analysis of Advanced Technologies for Joint All
Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
Matthew D. Crozier*,
Stephen M. Jameson
Matthew.crozier@baesystems.com, Stephen.jameson@baesystems.com
ABSTRACT
Future conflicts involving Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) will require integration and control of
sensing, C2, and targeting assets across multi-domain (space/air/ground/sea) kill chains, enabled by technologies such
as Autonomy, Data Fusion, and Artificial Intelligence. To support decision making about where and how to apply
these technologies, BAE Systems developed a System of Systems Digital Testbed to enable mission level analysis of
multi-domain systems of systems integrated with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools. It provides a level
of mission flexibility lacking in simulations intended for high fidelity performance analysis, while allowing
incorporation of advanced algorithm capabilities (e.g. Autonomy, AI/ML) not possible in high level campaign
simulation or ops analysis tools. The testbed utilizes the U.S. Air Force Advanced Framework for Simulation,
Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) as well as Bohemia Interactive’s VBS4 game engine to model scenarios. An
Information Management framework uses information extracted via the VBS4 Simulation SDK to model sensor,
effector, and C2 information processing and the flow of information through the kill chain. The simulation suite is
DIS/HLA compliant, to permit incorporation of other simulations to further increase fidelity, and also provides a
messaging gateway to allow information to be exchanged in standard C2 and messaging formats such as OMS/UCI.
Crucially, the Information Management layer also allows flexible incorporation of technologies to automate
information management and enhance the C2 process. In this paper, we describe the challenges posed by JADC2
and the critical importance of system of system analysis to inform the application of advanced algorithmic
technologies. We discuss the rationale and architecture of the System of Systems Digital Testbed, the technologies
incorporated, and the methodologies for system of systems analysis. We will present results assessing system of
systems contribution of these technologies to improving mission-level metrics such as latency, scalability, and
robustness of kill-chain response.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Matt Crozier is the director of the Advanced Technology Prototyping team within the Chief Technology Office
(CTO) for BAE Systems Intelligence and Security (I&S) Sector. He is also the technology lead for the Joint All
Domain Operations (JADO) campaign and principal investigator (PI) for the JADC2 testbed IRAD. Matt is also a
Solution Architect for a portfolio of pursuits within I&S focused on C4ISR. He brings nearly 20 years of experience
and leadership in research and development with a focus on ISR and data fusion. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace
Engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from George Washington University.
Steve Jameson is Director of the Solution Architects organization supporting the CTO of BAE Systems (I&S) sector.
He leads a group of experts developing technical solutions for a diverse technology portfolio spanning intelligence,
space, cyber, cloud/DevSecOps, and C5ISR integration. He is also the lead for development of strategy for Joint/All-
Domain Operations (JADO) for I&S. He brings to this role an extensive background of over 30 years of leadership in
defense research and development, with a focus on sensor fusion and analysis, intelligent autonomous systems, and
decision support, including four years as a Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
(DARPA).
