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SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, has been awarded a $5.5 million option by the U.S. Department of the Air Force to deliver an operational data fusion system for the Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) program. The contract is part of a $24 million initial award under the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) IDIQ contract, following a multi-year competition where SciTec’s system was selected over other industry and government alternatives. The system integrates military and civilian data feeds to provide warfighters with a unified battlespace view for improved decision-making.

The CBC2 program, a key component of the Air Force’s Battle Network, supports homeland defense missions by supplying situational awareness to NORAD, USNORTHCOM, and PACAF. SciTec’s cloud-based solution enables rapid integration of new battle management tools, leveraging modern agile software methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. The company’s role underscores its long-standing expertise in AI-enabled defense software and big data processing for national security applications.

Stephen Purcell, Director of SciTec’s All Domain Solutions portfolio, emphasized the team’s commitment to delivering a resilient, high-speed decision advantage for warfighters. The CBC2 system is designed to provide a clear, unified picture of the battlespace, addressing the complexity of modern defense operations. SciTec’s selection reflects its proven capabilities in missile warning, space domain awareness, and autonomous command and control.

Firefly Aerospace, SciTec’s parent company, specializes in responsive space missions and rapid innovation in launch vehicles and lunar landers. Established in 2017, Firefly operates vertically integrated facilities in Texas to support its small- to medium-lift launch vehicles and orbital systems. The company’s partnership with SciTec highlights its expanding role in defense technology beyond space systems.