The US Army has tapped General Dynamics to develop modular computing and communications systems designed to make battlefield vehicles more adaptable, interoperable, and upgradeable.
Under the $28.3-million contract, the company will deliver the Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) prototype systems over the next two years.
The agreement includes management software, performs system modeling, and provides integration support.
The CMOSS/CMFF platform combines multiple capabilities.
CMOSS defines the open-standard architecture for computing, communications, navigation, and electronic warfare functions, while CMFF provides the physical chassis that mounts and integrates these modules on vehicles, creating a single, upgradable system.
CMOSS uses field-swappable, open-standard boards for radio, positioning, timing, and cryptographic functions.
It runs advanced battlefield software, including Palantir Maven and Anduril Lattice.
The CMFF chassis is designed to fit into Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System spaces in any vehicle or platform.
It also supports aviation assets such as the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft without requiring costly modifications.
Scott Dunderdale, VP and general manager for Land and Air Systems at General Dynamics Mission Systems, explained that the CMOSS/CMFF system has been tested with boards from over 20 vendors, including Abaco, Behlman Electronics, and Pacific Defense.
Continued development and testing will allow the US Army to iteratively improve, evaluate, and field new capabilities more efficiently.
Control Across Domains
Washington is increasingly investing in modular, open-architecture systems to make military platforms more adaptable, interoperable, and easier to upgrade and control across domains.
In August, the US Army announced plans to start prototyping a modular electronic warfare kit in 2026 that can operate on almost any platform.
The system, called the Modular Mission Payload, is part of a wider effort to modernize and unify the US Army’s hardware and software using flexible, plug-and-play systems.
