Tomahawk Support Equipment

The Tomahawk Support Equipment program is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the Tomahawk Weapons System through the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) and Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS). The primary aim is to ensure precision targeting, mission planning, and execution of Tomahawk cruise missile missions. TMPC provides subsystems that optimize all aspects of missile missions, including route planning and strike management. It is deployed in various configurations at numerous sites, such as Cruise Missile Support Activities and Carrier Strike Groups. Continuous software updates are designed to decrease mission planning time while increasing accuracy and reducing complexity.

For FY 2025, TMPC objectives include upgrading obsolete hardware and software to meet Department of Defense cybersecurity mandates. This involves fielding TMPC 6.0 on nuclear aircraft carriers, command ships, and other firing units, alongside the continued deployment of TMPC 7.X. These upgrades are crucial for maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture and ensuring resilience against evolving threats. Additionally, efforts support the development of TMPC 8.X and enhance capabilities for programs like Joint Multiple Effects Munitions and Maritime Strike Tomahawk.

Regarding TTWCS, FY 2025 efforts focus on ongoing software updates to improve situational awareness and reduce operator workload in complex maritime environments. The program aims to deploy v5.6X series software across firing units and shore sites while initiating system engineering activities for v7.X series software. Emphasis is placed on compliance with cybersecurity mandates, addressing hardware obsolescence through periodic refreshes, and maintaining interoperability between commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software applications.

The Tomahawk Support Equipment program seeks to modernize both TMPC and TTWCS systems to retain strategic capabilities in response to national security requirements. This includes integrating new technologies like the Digital Imagery Exploitation Engine into TMPC and ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure while preparing for future advancements in missile technology.