Raytheon Technologies, the largest aerospace and defense company in the world, has successfully demonstrated the Common Tactical Edge Network (CTEN), a solution developed by its subsidiary, Collins Aerospace. The company will now work on developing an operational architecture for the service. CTEN aims to enable tactical data sharing across different networks, allowing for faster decision-making in the battlefield. The solution supports the building of a convergence layer to connect sensors and shooters on various platforms, including land, air, sea, and space.
The CTEN approach is based on Raytheon Technologies’ expertise in existing and emerging tactical datalinks and radios. The company’s experience in platform-agnostic systems integration allows it to develop optimal networking solutions for a broad range of platforms.