Tactical Cross Domain Solution (TACDS)
Enabling Secure Cross Domain Information Sharing at the Tactical Edge
TACDS® is General Dynamics' tactical cross domain solution (CDS) that enables information and communications to be shared and transmitted across different security domains in austere tactical environments. TACDS is a Low Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWaP-C), rugged, tamper-resistant CDS that comes in two form factors, TACDS-Vehicle Mount (VM) and TACDS-Low Profile (LP). The flexibility and configurability of both form factors make them ideal for use in ground vehicles, mobile shelters, ground sensor systems, ships, aircraft and UAVs.
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Meets NSA's Phase 1 Raise the Bar Requirements
Lowest SWaP-C Tactical Hardware CDS in Production Today
Supports Dozens of Tactical Message Formats
TACDS Low Profile (LP) Features
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Features
Authorized for both Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) and Top Secret and Below Interoperability (TSABI) applications, TACDS® executes programmable rule sets that filter information, allowing individual messages or data fields within them to be selectively passed, blocked or changed. This innovative method ensures data security on both networks and eliminates the need for time consuming, advanced data filtering.
Ease of Use
- Raise the Bar Compliant filters include: VMF, Configurable Binary, XML, SNMP, ICMP, MISD-C2, Full Motion Video, Link16/JREAP-C, USMTF, STANAG 4586, Google Protobuf, FDMP, SMTP, FTP
- Architecture design allows Plug and Play filter components for multiple message formats
- Additional filters roadmap includes development of DDS, JPEG2000
- Custom filter components available upon request
- User programmable rule sets
- Autonomous screening of message exchanges; no operator required
Robust Security Architecture
- Hardware enforced domain separation
- Separate high and low data ports
- Anti-tamper with device zeroization built-in
- Full audit logging of all system, security and message events
- Encrypted storage of rule sets and audit logs
- Secure boot and trusted platform verification upon power up
- Authenticated, role-based device administration through management port
Applications
TACDS® supports a wide variety of tactical deployments and systems. TACDS can process numerous mission-enabling tactical data and message formats to provide instant, secure access to real-time information for warfighters serving in today's tactical environment. With its broad capabilities, TACDS is specifically designed for diverse applications on the modern battlefield, including:
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Situational Awareness (SA) and Command & Control (C2) |
Real-Time Condition Based Maintenance |
Real-Time ISR Data Collection & Dissemination |
Unmanned Vehicle Control |
Coalition Interoperability |
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TACDS Datasheets |
Download TACDS Datasheets in Literature Tab |
| TACDS-VM Dimensions | 7 in. x 4 in. x 1.75 in. |
| TACDS-LP Dimensions | 7.6 in x 5 in. x 1.6 in. |
| Weight | 1.75 lb |
| Power | 12-33 VDC, 9 watts |
| Reliability | Predicted MTBF ≥150,000 hours |
| Network Ports |
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| Protocols Supported |
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| Throughput/Latency |
Message type and size dependent |
| Environmental | Operational Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C Storage Temperature: -51 °C to 85 °C Operational Altitude: 0 - 65,000 ft. above sea level Mechanical Shock: 40g, 11 msec, each axis Vibration: Tracked and Wheeled Vehicle, Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft, Gunfire Fluid Contaminations: Diesel, Hydraulic, Oil, Bleach Relative Humidity: 10-95% EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461F, RE102, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RS103 Power: 28 VDC, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-704F |
RTB Compliant Filters
- HD Full Motion Video with KLV metadata
- Configurable XML
- Configurable Protobuf
- Configurable Binary
- MIL-STD 6017 -/A/B/C VMF
- MIL-STD 6016 Link 16/MIL-STD 3011 JREAP-C
- STANAG 4586 Payload/Platform Control
- USMTF
- SNMP
- ICMP
- MISD-C2
- PNC
- UTAMS
- TLS/SSL
- FTP
- SMTP
- FDMP
TACDS Low Profile (LP) Datasheet |
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| TACDS-LP Dimensions | 7.6 in x 5 in. x 1.6 in. |
| Weight | 1.75 lb |
| Power | 12-33 VDC, 9 watts |
| Reliability | Predicted MTBF ≥150,000 hours |
| Network Ports |
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| Protocols Supported |
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| Throughput/Latency |
Message type and size dependent |
| Environmental | Operational Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C Storage Temperature: -51 °C to 85 °C Operational Altitude: 0 - 65,000 ft. above sea level Mechanical Shock: 40g, 11 msec, each axis Vibration: Tracked and Wheeled Vehicle, Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft, Gunfire Fluid Contaminations: Diesel, Hydraulic, Oil, Bleach Relative Humidity: 10-95% EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461F, RE102, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RS103 Power: 28 VDC, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-704F |
TACDS Vehicle Mount (VM) Datasheet |
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| TACDS-VM Dimensions | 7 in. x 4 in. x 1.75 in. |
| Weight | 1.75 lb |
| Power | 12-33 VDC, 9 watts |
| Reliability | Predicted MTBF ≥150,000 hours |
| Network Ports |
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| Protocols Supported |
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| Throughput/Latency |
Message type and size dependent |
| Environmental | Operational Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C Storage Temperature: -51 °C to 85 °C Operational Altitude: 0 - 65,000 ft. above sea level Mechanical Shock: 40g, 11 msec, each axis Vibration: Tracked and Wheeled Vehicle, Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft, Gunfire Fluid Contaminations: Diesel, Hydraulic, Oil, Bleach Relative Humidity: 10-95% EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461F, RE102, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS115, CS116, RS103 Power: 28 VDC, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-704F |
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General Dynamics Releases TACDS v3 Cross Domain Solution to Meet NCDSMO Raise the Bar Guidelines
February 13, 2020
TACDS-v3 meets the security requirements to connect networks at different classification levels across varying domains for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
General Dynamics Expands Cyber Security Offerings with Advatech Pacific Cross-Domain Products
May 3, 2017
General Dynamics Mission Systems has acquired the Electronics and Communications Division of Advatech Pacific that designs and manufactures tactical, cyber-secure and cross-domain products for the U.S. Department of Defense and international military customers. The TACDS® and CenturionCDS™ products will join the company’s Cyber Security Product line.
Literature
- Download Our TACDS-Vehicle Mount (VM) v3 Datasheet [PDF]
- Download Our TACDS-Low Profile (LP) v3 Datasheet [PDF]
- Request Our TACDS Whitepaper for Fires and Maneuver Communications
- Request Our Ensuring Mission Success through Secure, Fast, & Automatic Transfer of Data between Security Domains White Paper
- Download The Breaking Defense Pathfinder Article on Cross Domain Solutions Enabling All Domains Operations [PDF]
