Combat Air Intelligence System Activities

The Combat Air Intelligence System Activities program, part of the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation efforts, focuses on advancing air intelligence systems. This initiative aims to develop and integrate advanced technologies to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The program seeks to create a secure digital infrastructure that supports ISR activities globally, ensuring compliance with security and data safeguarding standards set by the Intelligence Community.

A key component is the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), which provides a foundation for ISR and command and control (C2) operations requiring Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) data. The ABMS aims to deliver secure cloud-based services that can be scaled according to operational needs. By investing in engineering and security expertise, it intends to offer a managed environment for rapid development and deployment of mission-critical applications.

Enhancing cybersecurity through automation and operational improvements is another significant goal. This involves developing integrated defense capabilities for cloud environments at various classification levels, including Secret and Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). The program plans to invest in tools that enable continuous monitoring and real-time alerts to protect sensitive data and applications.

The program aligns with the Department of Air Force's requirements while ensuring compliance with directives from the Director of National Intelligence. By partnering with initiatives like the Advanced Battle Management System Digital Infrastructure, it aims to provide consistent capabilities across all classification levels, minimizing duplication of effort and enhancing operational efficiency.