Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) and Roll On Beyond-Line-of-Sight Enhancement (ROBE) Convergence

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) is conducting Market Research by seeking information from vendors specializing in the areas of interoperability between two separate capabilities specifically Roll On Beyond-Line-of-Sight Enhancement (ROBE) and Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN).

BACN is an enabling communication system that provides interoperable information exchange between disparate U.S. Secret Tactical Data Networks (TDN) systems, voice relay and bridging between unique tactical voice systems. ROBE is an airborne, roll on/roll off Tactical Data Link and RF Payload. The Government seeks information on the viability and potential synergies of merging both of these capabilities to effectively support the warfighter.