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Tactical Systems
Developing technologies that counter threats to U.S. forces
We are advancing the development of tactical airborne and counterterrorism systems through systems analysis, rapid prototyping, and detailed, realistic instrumented tests.
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Tactical Systems Groups
Latest News
Featured Projects
Autonomous Mobility Through Intelligent Collaboration
Teaming autonomous ground and aerial vehicles improves autonomous off-road military missions.
Airborne Sensor Test Bed
A uniquely modified jet is an important asset for making important measurements of tactical aircraft.
Air Vehicle Survivability Evaluation
For more than 40 years, Lincoln Laboratory has provided the Air Force with assessments on potential technologies for assuring the survivability of Air Force aircraft.
GPS Support, Test, and Research Laboratory
We conduct research on the performance and vulnerability of GPS devices embedded in military and civilian systems.
Laboratory Stories
Stephen Li-Tyson
Anthony Vila
Kimberly Hernandez
Sarah Casey
Advancing Our Research
Events
ISR Systems and Technology Workshop 2024
Featured Publications
Robust network protocols for large swarms of small UAVs
A hands-on middle-school robotics software program at MIT
Prototype and analytics for discovery and exploitation of threat networks on social media
Career Opportunities
Discover the exciting and challenging opportunities in Tactical Systems.