NCCT Core Technology
Network Centric Collaborative Targeting (NCCT) is the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) program of record performing platform agnostic, tactical, cooperative geo-location against time sensitive targets. At its core, NCCT is a cloud-based, Joint sensor network that integrates sensors and shooters via a multi-domain, multi-intelligence (multi-INT) AI/ML-assisted decision matrix over a survivable network to find, fix, track, and target (F2T2) threats in highly contested battlespaces. Operationally, NCCT is currently deployed on a variety of DAF aircraft, the DCGS, and other DoD assets. NCCT's utilization of intelligent sensor mesh networks, multi-INT fusion, and its cross-domain information sharing and sensor C2 are key contributions to the Sensing Grid's sensing, sense making, integration, and global orchestration thrusts. NCCT research and development funding supports development of the NCCT message set, network management systems, and technology modernization specific to network and fusion architecture design. Development funds also support software modifications required for development and integration with new and emerging platforms, and incorporation of new data fusion algorithms while satisfying DoD standards and Information Assurance requirements. FY 2027 funding will be dedicated to continued scaling of the long-range kill chain by leveraging multi-INT AI/ML-assisted fusion, focused integration into track custody ontologies via object-based methods, as well as tactical edge fusion and orchestration support. NCCT will be working closely with C3BM and DAF Battle Network to advance core capabilities to fulfill critical networking requirements, as well as continued partnerships and integrations with the Joint Force. FY 2026 funding is dedicated to filling critical capability gaps in the long-range kill chain and multi-INT High Capacity F2T2EA (HCF) sense-making, as well as continued partnerships and integrations with the Joint Force. NCCT is working closely with C3BM to enhance core capabilities, fulfill critical networking and fusion gaps, and advance long-range kill chain operations. NCCT is also developing advanced techniques for rapid sensemaking of multi-INT HCF sensors by leveraging cross-intelligence AI/ML-assisted fusion and optimizing the network to mirror targeting priorities.
FY2027 planned work FY 2027 funding will be dedicated to no more than one major capability release and one minor release, which are planned to include the following capabilities: - Continued scaling of long-range kill chain capabilities leveraging AI/ML-assisted fusion - Focused integration into track custody ontologies via object-based methods - Tactical edge fusion enhancements and orchestration support - Continued partnerships and integrations with the Joint Force Finally, FY 2027 funding will preserve rapid software delivery based on continuous user feedback and emerging requirements.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 funding represents normal FYDP funding levels following an FY 2026 increase of 2.924M to support C3BM priorities including National-to-Tactical tip and queue integration and Long-Range Kill Chain enhancements.
FY2026 plans — current year FY 2026 funding is dedicated to no more than two major capability releases and one minor release, which are planned to include the following capabilities: - Core capability advancements in support of long-range kill chain enhancements - Rapid sensemaking and network optimization for HCF - Continued integration with Joint Fires Network, DAF Battle Network, and Navy Finally, FY 2026 funding will preserve rapid software delivery based on continuous user feedback and emerging requirements.