Core Systems has announced a significant contract to supply its ATMOS2 ruggedized tactical computers for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now (C2NOW) program. This initiative aims to enhance the speed at which integrated solutions are deployed to brigade combat teams and other lower echelons, forming a critical part of the broader Next Generation Command and Control framework. This ongoing effort is designed to support the Army’s modernization push for effective battlefield management equipment.
The California-based company revealed that the ATMOS2 will serve as the computing backbone for a host of data systems, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, and various nodes essential for the C2NOW effort. This tactical computer is engineered to provide a robust operational lifecycle of seven years, complemented by logistics and depot-level repair support systems to ensure long-term deployments.
Built according to military standards to withstand harsh operating conditions, the ATMOS2 adheres to the US Army’s Modular Open Systems Approach. It is designed to accommodate future upgrades, ensuring that mission requirements are met as they evolve.
The ATMOS2 integrates high-core-count processors, onboard solid-state drive storage, advanced graphics processing units, and a backup battery within a single chassis. This compact platform is compatible with existing C2 software applications, including the Command Post Computing Environment, Android Tactical Assault Kit, and Palantir-based programs.
Once deployed, the ATMOS2, weighing between 15 to 35 pounds (7 to 16 kilograms), is set to replace outdated traditional servers that weigh more than 250 pounds (113 kilograms).
Core Systems President Chris Schaffner emphasized the transformative nature of the ATMOS2, stating, “It isn’t an incremental improvement to tactical edge computing — it’s a redefinition of what that category means.” He highlighted that the device consolidates an entire server stack into one chassis while simultaneously enhancing computing and AI capabilities.
“This combination didn’t exist before ATMOS2,” Schaffner noted. “It’s setting the new standard for what soldiers should expect at the edge — and what the rest of the industry will be measured against.”
