Tactical Systems
Developing technologies that counter threats to U.S. forces
We are advancing the development of tactical airborne and counterterrorism systems through systems analysis, rapid prototyping, and detailed, realistic instrumented tests.
Tactical Systems Groups
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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Featured Projects
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.
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.
GPS
GPS Support, Test, and Research Laboratory
We conduct research on the performance and vulnerability of GPS devices embedded in military and civilian systems.
Laboratory Stories
Knowing that my efforts contribute to solving problems of urgent national interest gives me a great sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Matthew Rotondaro
Optical Systems Architect
Tactical Systems
Advanced Capabilities and Systems
There is always more to learn if you're interested, and one opportunity often leads to another.
Mary Grace Hager
Systems Analyst
Tactical Systems
Advanced Capabilities and Systems
There is such a large breadth of knowledge and experience that comes with working at the Laboratory, and people are always willing to help.
Stephen Varney
Engineering Assistant
Tactical Systems
Tactical Defense Systems
Curiosity is what guided my career onto a path I didn’t expect nor could predict.
Stephen Li-Tyson
Systems Engineer and Analyst
Tactical Systems
Systems and Analysis
Advancing Our Research
Events
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ISR Systems and Technology Workshop 2026
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Massachusetts
Featured Publications
Robust network protocols for large swarms of small UAVs
Mar 5
2022 IEEE Aeropsace Conf., AERO 2022, 18 p.
A hands-on middle-school robotics software program at MIT
Mar 28
IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conf., 28 March 2020.
Prototype and analytics for discovery and exploitation of threat networks on social media
Nov 26
2019 European Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference, EISIC, 26-27 November 2019.
Career Opportunities
Discover the exciting and challenging opportunities in Tactical Systems.