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MMEK

The Modular Solution

The Modular Mission Equipment Kit establishes a secure, IP-based digital backbone for the UH-72 Lakota, integrating avionics, mission computing, encrypted networking, and multi-band communications into a single, certified architecture. AOG is currently under contract to deliver MMEK for the UH-72B with delivery scheduled for July 2026, and for the UH-72A with delivery scheduled later this year.

FAA STC Certified MOSA Aligned Army ATO Pending 97.6% STIG Compliant

The Digital Backbone

MMEK collects data from ARINC 429, RS422, RS232, RS485, TCP/IP, and discrete I/O interfaces, translates that information into a common IP-based format, routes it through a secure internal network, and exports it in real time to ground commanders through the onboard MANET data link.

The architecture was designed from inception around the Army's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) — delivering open architecture, modularity, interoperability, cybersecurity, and a phased growth path through software and modular payload integration.

95%
Open Architecture
93%
MOSA Modularity
94%
Networking & Data Distribution
96%
Cybersecurity
92%
Interoperability
94%
Growth & Sustainment

CYBERSECURITY

97.6% STIG compliance achieved across all hardware and software components. ATO package submitted to Army Cybersecurity Office including System Security Plan, VLAN architecture for CUI/non-CUI separation, AWRS COMSEC compliance, and documented POA&M.

MMEK Equipment Suite

A fully integrated mission equipment package combining EO/IR sensing, tactical communications, MANET networking, crew displays, and mission computing in a single certified installation.

EO/IR Sensor
Shotover M2
6-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal, 4K EO + HD IR simultaneous — zero gimbal-lock
H-AVT · ALPR · ViDAR
NODE Mission Computer
Integrated Mission Computing Platform
Secure mission computing, AR moving map, managed VLAN network backbone, crew interface management, and DAL-A certified power distribution — unified in a single MIL-STD architecture
4TB SSD · VLAN · DAL-A Power · AR Map
Tactical Radio
P25 Multi-Band Tactical Radio
Multi-channel tactical FM — 30–900 MHz continuous coverage with simultaneous independent channels
P25 · 30–900 MHz · Multi-Channel
MANET Downlink
Mesh Radio & FMV Downlink
Encrypted mesh networking with real-time full-motion video downlink to ground forces
L/S/C-Band · Encrypted · FMV
Searchlight
Retractable Mission Searchlight
Retractable searchlight with IR mode for NVG-compatible night operations
IR Mode · Arm-Retract · NVG-Compat
Crew Displays
MIL-SPEC Cockpit & Crew Displays
Pilot/copilot sensor displays and crew operator workstation — NVG-compatible, HD touchscreen
NVG-Compat · HD Touchscreen · Multi-Station

Advanced Mission Capabilities

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Multi-Band Tactical Communications
  • 30–900 MHz continuous coverage
  • VHF-Lo, VHF-Hi, UHF, 700/800 MHz
  • 4 simultaneous independent channels
  • P25 digital — LE/fire/EMS interop
  • Cross-band relay capability
  • ALE & HAVE QUICK II ECCM
🎯
EO/IR Sensing & Tracking
  • 4K UHD EO + HD HOT IR simultaneous
  • 6-axis gyro-stabilized, no gimbal-lock
  • H-AVT precision target tracking
  • ALPR — automated license plate recognition
  • ViDAR automated search detection
  • 24MP still capture capability
🌐
MANET Data Distribution
  • Encrypted mesh networking — MPU5
  • Real-time FMV to ground forces
  • Cloud relay — beyond-line-of-sight
  • Air-to-ground C2 data sharing
  • ATAK/CoT integration built-in
  • ISR data distribution to JFC
🗺️
Augmented Reality Moving Map
  • Video, Map & Split display modes
  • Real-time AR overlays on live video
  • NEXRAD weather radar integration
  • ADS-B air traffic awareness
  • Terrain hazard advisory — color coded
  • Night mode / NVG compatible
🔒
Cybersecurity & Certification
  • Rocky Linux 64-bit STIG-hardened OS
  • 97.6% STIG compliance — all components
  • VLAN hardware-enforced CUI separation
  • FAA STC issued via AOG/Cert Works ODA
  • ATO package submitted — Army review
  • DD Form 1494 freq allocation submitted
⚙️
Phased Growth Architecture
  • Software-based waveform expansion
  • Modular EO/IR payload interfaces
  • JADC2 gateway capability
  • Manned-Unmanned Teaming datalink
  • Future Vertical Lift data standards
  • Fleet-wide OTA software updates

16-Month Concept
to Certification

From the Hurricane Helene proof-of-concept in October 2024 to estimated FAA STC in June 2026 — MMEK is executing a rapid, disciplined fielding program across 100 aircraft over 24 months.

Sustainment Plan submitted to LH PdO June 2025. Three LH PdO RFIs received and answered — all questions addressed, no deficiencies identified.
OCT 2024
Hurricane Helene POC
Initial proof-of-concept — operational validation
APR 2025
Contract Award · SRR
System Requirements Review completed
MAY 2025
PDR
Preliminary Design Review
JUN 2025
CDR
Critical Design Review
AUG 2025
OA
Operational Assessment
APR 2026
TIM
Technical Interchange Meeting
MAY 2026
GRD
Government Review & Decision
JUN 2026 (EST)
FAA STC
Supplemental Type Certificate — government dependent
JUL 2026 (EST)
Army AWR
Airworthiness Release — government dependent

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