Tactical Systems

We are advancing the development of tactical airborne and counterterrorism systems through systems analysis, rapid prototyping, and detailed, realistic instrumented tests.

Advanced Capabilities and Systems
Systems and Analysis
Tactical Defense Systems

We are a multidisciplinary team that provides timely, technology agnostic solutions to the most challenging U.S. defense and intelligence needs. We conceptualize systems to meet these needs and then develop the systems in a fast cycle of experimentation and prototyping.

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Our researchers provide the U.S. Air Force with technical analyses on a broad range of issues impacting the needed capabilities of U.S. aircraft. For our sponsors, we assess the survivability of advanced U.S. Air Force aircraft versus modern air defenses, the impact of current and future electronic attack and electronic protection techniques, as well as the capability and limitations of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

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Seven individuals stand side by side in a hallway bridge connecting buildings.

"Pangea" study aims to modernize national test and training infrastructure

Sep 6

Formal portraits of Bob Shin, Leena Singh, and Vincent Orlando.

Awards

Three Laboratory staff recognized by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

May 4

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Awards

Lincoln Laboratory's Mark Weiner receives AIAA Missile Systems Award

Apr 21

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Teaming autonomous ground and aerial vehicles improves autonomous off-road military missions.

autonomous systems

Autonomous Mobility Through Intelligent Collaboration

Teaming autonomous ground and aerial vehicles improves autonomous off-road military missions.

sensors

Airborne Sensor Test Bed

A uniquely modified jet is an important asset for making important measurements of tactical aircraft.

The dual-band, pod-mounted sensor developed for the Airborne Seeker Test Bed is used for airborne infrared imaging and data collection.

systems analysis

Air Vehicle Survivability Evaluation

For more than 40 years, Lincoln Laboratory has provided the Air Force with assessments on potential technologies for assuring the survivability of Air Force aircraft.

The GPS antenna farm provides the laboratory with live-sky access to GPS satellite signals.

GPS

GPS Support, Test, and Research Laboratory

We conduct research on the performance and vulnerability of GPS devices embedded in military and civilian systems.

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I really like that I'm able to work in the sweet spot of designing something and then seeing my designs built, tested, integrated onto an aircraft, and then flown to carry out its mission.

Kimberly Hernandez

Integration/Systems Engineer

Tactical Systems

Tactical Defense Systems

It's been gratifying to know that I've been part of a team that has been a valuable asset for our nation's defense.

Lance Michael

Flight Test Engineer

Tactical Systems

Tactical Defense Systems

Since I've been at the Laboratory, the flexibility and latitude to focus my work has kept me engaged and provided opportunities for ongoing growth.

Sarah Curry

Electrical Engineer

Tactical Systems

Tactical Defense Systems

I greatly appreciate the Laboratory's collaborative spirit and easy access to world experts in all areas of science and technology, and I believe fostering a fun, collegial environment is key to successful working groups.