ACC F-15E supports this application. In a current SBIR Phase II Plus contract, MSI will flight-certify a 5-ounce microelectronic unit that collects data from the MQ-9C IEEE 429 databus, fuses the data with artificial intelligence into information; and formats the information for display to the MQ-9C maintainers and the remote operator. In a 2020 AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract sponsored by AFRL Cyber Assured Munitions, MSI will deliver a DISA/NSA approved version of our COTS hypervisor that provides secure encryption for data transmitted/received during a mission. We propose new research that will upgrade the MQ-9C design replacing the 429 bus monitor with a 1553 bus monitor, and modify the operating system to support audible/text alerts, display of crew and vehicle information as well as mission plans on a COTS touch screen to ease aircrew workload. During Phase I, we will meet virtually with the F-15 programs to brief the capabilities of the baseline technologies, explain the product vision and concept of operations, and elicit requirements. Additionally, we will develop the Phase II plan and obtain the necessary memorandum required to submit a Phase II proposal for full development and flight certification in the Phase III contract.
