Elbit Systems of America has received a $120.5 million contract from the US Army to develop a next-generation Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC), a system designed to improve battlefield awareness and decision-making for soldiers operating in complex combat environments.
Announced on Monday, the award was issued through the Army’s Other Transaction Authority procurement framework and will support the development of a head-borne system that integrates multispectral sensors with positioning technology to provide soldiers with real-time operational data.
According to the company, SBMC delivers total connectivity, sharing visual intelligence and threat data across the unit in real time. Squads can become synchronized, sensor-enabled teams where every soldier can benefit from the collective insight of the force. The system will provide the prime perception for warfighters that drives clarity and dominance, even in denied or degraded environments.
The system will also enable the sharing of visual intelligence and threat data across units in real time, allowing squads to operate with synchronized situational awareness even in contested or degraded environments.
“SBMC changes the speed of decision making and enables confident, decisive action in moments that define the fight,” senior vice president and general manager of Warfighter Systems at Elbit America Erik Fox said.
Elbit America partnered with Booz Allen, a technology firm that provides artificial intelligence (AI) services to the United States Federal Government, to develop the system’s software infrastructure, including extended reality capabilities, networking frameworks, and AI-enabled analytical tools.
Luke Savoie, president and CEO of Elbit America, said the system is designed to provide processed information to soldiers with minimal delay so they can shoot, maneuver, and share data instantly.
The program also supports broader US Army efforts to integrate advanced technologies such as human-machine teaming and autonomous systems into future battlefield operations.