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THE JV-5 STORY
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As the sole source provider of vehicle computing systems to the US Army’s FBCB2 (Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below) / BFT (Blue Force Tracking) programs, DRS has fielded over 80,000 systems to joint forces. The objective of the Army’s FBCB2 and BFT programs is to deliver a digital battle command and control information system that will provide commanders and soldiers at tactical units, from the brigade level to the individual soldier, with access to real-time information, allowing for better command and control decision making and enhanced situational awareness. These digitization programs provide tactical units with information superiority through situational awareness, and therefore, a battlefield advantage. For the past 7 years, DRS has delivered 3 generations of product, each providing new levels of capability and reliability to the warfighter. So much so, Soldiers refer to the unit as ‘Ole Reliable’. This is due to the level of ruggedness that is designed into the system, from the board level up, that keeps it working regardless of temperature, vibration, shock, dust and water and other elements that can cause lesser systems to fail. Don’t take our word for it. Read what our users have to say below.
“FBCB2 provided soldiers an intangible confidence of knowing where their buddies were on the battlefield. My unit patrolled an exceptionally dangerous part of southern Mosul, Iraq. Our operational plans necessitated having units in the battlespace 24 hours a day. Using FBCB2, patrols operated with a higher degree of confidence than they would have without the system…” SBCT CDR, OIF III.
Keeping Cool. In the deserts of Iraq, we learned to overcome extremes in temperature. Our JV-5 rugged vehicle computing system is a vehicle mounted system engineered to operate at temperatures that are routinely found in some of the world’s hottest climates.
Keeping Relevant. Over the years, DRS has learned that leading edge technology is needed in the battlefield. Therefore we have made vast improvements to the system’s capability at little cost to the customer via an aggressive technology roadmap. The JV-5 vehicle computing system includes new technologies such as multi-core processors, increased memory, greater data storage and expansion capability to allow for future technology improvements. These enhancements provide the computer systems with better graphics processing, data handling and system networking capabilities.
Keeping Compatible. Bringing new technology to the field has its own sets of obstacles. At DRS, we have learned that whenever new technology is introduced into field environments, backwards compatibility with existing infrastructure is a necessity. The JV-5 computer system was designed within the same size, weight and power (SWaP) constraints of the previous version computer and display System. Therefore, the upgrade of the system to the JV-5 is a significant improvement in terms of maximizing the capabilities that can be provided by the legacy SWaP parameters, while simultaneously providing for “future proof” SWaP performance.