In modern defense operations, maintaining a unified, secure, and reliable infrastructure across the battlespace is crucial. Defense organizations need to operate in a secure, coordinated, and integrated manner, connecting current and future capabilities across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains to achieve mission outcomes. However, the following key challenges have been difficult to solve due to the proliferation of bespoke legacy systems that lack an open-standard architecture:
By solving these challenges, decision-makers can act on near real-time updates and intelligence, enhancing situational awareness and enabling mission success.
Microsoft is well placed to respond to these challenges through the hyperscale cloud capabilities of Microsoft Azure, encompassing a global network of data centers, servers, and networks that power cloud services, including:
By way of illustration, consider a joint task force assigned to secure a national border as part of a multi-domain operation (MDO). The objective is to identify and address potential threats, including unauthorized crossings, smuggling activities, and aerial incursions. This is achieved by using advanced technologies, which can potentially benefit the following warfighting functions:
Let’s look at some specific scenarios and how technology can help achieve success:
Data is collected and processed directly from IoT devices in real-time, close to the source, reducing latency and enhancing security.
How it works:
The data collected from sensors is processed and transmitted to Azure Local instances deployed at mobile command centers.
How it works:
The task force sustains a thorough and current operational overview by using data transmitted to Azure from Azure Local. With cloud technologies, command and control data flows seamlessly from collection to actionable insights. The C2 node assesses the situation and determines the appropriate response such as route planning, resource allocation, and threat assessment.
How it works:
By using Azure Local, the joint task force’s multi-domain operation not only addresses immediate threats but also establishes a robust framework for ongoing border security enabling seamless coordination and integration across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains. By extending Azure services and security to distributed locations, apps and data are better safeguarded against advanced threats, ensuring reliable protection and operational efficiency.
Learn how Microsoft Cloud can help achieve mission outcomes to promote stability and security:
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