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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Awards

Four employees honored at 2022 Lincoln Laboratory Administrative and Support Excellence Awards

Jun 6

Photo montage of the four new IEEE Fellows from MIT

Awards

Four from MIT are named IEEE Fellows

Jan 6

Portraits of Melissa Choi and David Ebel

Awards

Melissa Choi and David Ebel receive Air Force Public Service Awards

Dec 17

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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.

This miniature unmanned aerial vehicle is capable of autonomous navigation, including coordinated maneuvering within a large group of autonomous UAS.

autonomous systems

Small UAS Initiative

Small unmanned systems are achieving new proficiencies in autonomy.

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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.

Lauren Scott

Systems Analyst

Tactical Systems

ISR Systems and Architectures

I've been able to participate in the deployment and operation of systems in the field during testing campaigns. It's extremely satisfying to see my code in action, running on planes or at remote sites, when not too long before it was running at my desk.