First flight of TCTS II

The U.S. Navy’s Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) pod made its first flight on Dec. 11, 2020.


Photo: U.S. Navy


A flight with the pod on two F/A-18Es took place on Dec. 15.

The TCTS II system, developed by Collins, is the first certified encrypted, multi-level security training pod that communicates with both airborne and ground equipment.

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