Long-Haul Communications - DCS

Long-Haul Communications - DCS is a critical initiative led by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to enhance the Department of Defense's (DoD) secure worldwide telecommunications infrastructure. The program aims to provide end-to-end global secure transport, with direct support to warfighters and Combatant Commanders. Specifically, the program focuses on updating the global network with the latest technologies to better defend DoD communications infrastructures from near-peer adversarial capabilities. Additionally, it supports the development and implementation of Cyber Security Service Provider architecture for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and research, testing, and evaluation of virtual/zero desktop infrastructure and applications that enable warfighters to access mobile device applications securely.

The specific objectives of Program PE 0303126K include enhancing the assured, dynamic global communications networks that can operate under various adversarial threat and risk conditions. This involves providing technical expertise to develop, design, and implement solutions to ensure technical superiority and mission readiness of the Defense Information Systems Network. The program also focuses on developing and implementing Cyber Security Service Provider architecture across the DRSN Global Network, as well as replacing obsolete Channel Encryption Unit (CEU) to continue interoperability between DRSN and secure terminal equipment operators. Furthermore, the program aims to lead research, development, and deployment of Enterprise Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified mobile technologies to increase information sharing and use of secure mobile devices across the global DoD.