Catapult Information System

The Catapult Information System, managed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), is a cloud-based data analytics platform designed to enhance national defense capabilities. It provides a real-time repository of data from diverse sources such as government agencies, combatant commands, and intelligence reports. This system supports the National Defense Strategy by enabling data discovery, access, aggregation, correlation, visualization, analysis, sharing, and distribution across various levels of military operations.

A key objective of the Catapult program is to develop and deploy analytical tools and software applications that assist the warfighter in identifying and neutralizing emerging threats. The platform integrates with the Attack the Network Tools Suite (ANTS) to facilitate the detection and identification of threat networks and actors. By leveraging advanced data science methodologies and machine learning models, Catapult aims to improve predictive capabilities against current and future threats.

In fiscal years 2024 and 2025, Catapult plans to focus on several strategic initiatives. These include modernizing its data model to align with Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) standards and enhancing cross-domain data sharing solutions. There will also be a transition of certain components to a public cloud service provider. Efforts will be made to implement Zero Trust Architecture requirements to bolster security measures within the platform.

The program emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders through standardized open API services to improve data accessibility. By continuously upgrading its technology solutions and services, Catapult seeks to maintain its transformational mission capabilities and ensure readiness for emerging defense challenges.