Raytheon Intelligence & Space Secures $46M to Revolutionize A-10 Aircraft Prototype Design
Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a division of Raytheon Technologies, has been awarded a $46.2 million firm-fixed-price Project-Level Agreement through the SOSSEC Consortium’s AFLCMC Consortium Initiative OTA from the U.S. Air Force. This initiative aims to substitute the A-10C Thunderbolt II mission computer with RI&S’ Common Open Secure Mission Computer, COSMC, which features enhanced processing capabilities for combat systems to boost aerial supremacy and improve operational sustainability.
The A-10 Central Interface Control System program will replace the existing mission computer and weapons stores management framework, fully upgrading the Operational Flight Program software ecosystem and positioning COSMC as the new central processing unit for the A-10. RI&S is collaborating with Non-Traditional Defense Contractors, such as Apogee Worx, CymSTAR, KIHOMAC, and Vertex, due to their profound expertise and experience with the A-10.
“Our COSMC system represents a remarkable technological advancement for the A-10,” stated Denis Donohue, president of Communications and Airspace Management Systems at RI&S. “This versatile system provides the generational upgrade necessary for the Warthog to maintain its high capability well into the future. We are excited to innovate and revitalize our clients’ platforms, ensuring they are prepared for any mission and challenge that may arise.”
COSMC is a versatile mission computer, constructed using COTS technology, which can be utilized on various types of aircraft—be it fixed-wing, rotary, or unmanned—facilitating multi-mission management, weapon stores, and sensor processing, among other functionalities.
This accolade marks Phase 1 of a multi-stage prototype initiative, with a prospective award for production and installation on A-10C aircraft in the future. The primary locations for this project are situated in McKinney, Texas, and Layton, Utah.
