FALCONS

Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical Netted-fires Sensor (FALCONS) is the next generation sensor for Reconnaissance and Fires missions to enhance lethality and survivability of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). FALCONS provides interoperability between ground platforms and dismounted personnel through a Common Operational Picture (COP) of the battlefield and interchangeable components. The enhanced capabilities of FALCONS provide the ability to detect threats at greater distances in full spectrum conflict, terrain, and weather conditions with greater image resolution to develop civil considerations. FALCONS capabilities will be part of the system of systems approach enabled by current or future data sharing networks and transport layers to transmit target quality data to effectors in operational and tactical environments maintaining overmatch in the FY 2030 and FY 2040 timeframe. FALCONS equipped systems will be part of an Army FY 2030 and FY 2040 force that is decisive in varying operations against threats in environments of national interest. The Army requires FALCONS equipped forces be operationally responsive and able to adapt and exploit patterns of operations faster than the enemy, while dominating situations and adversaries. FALCONS equipped systems are a key entity of maneuver and fires tactical forces, and provides versatility, agility, and lethality. FY 2027 funding in the amount of $37.717M will support FALCONS MTA-RP detailed design phase and procurement of "long lead" items for the Prototype development phase beginning in early FY 2028.