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 As users become connected, more applications are fielded and new
services made available, contributing to improved situational
awareness, better informed decisions and efficient management of
assets and material. In military terms, these capabilities are
becoming a force multiplier enabling commanders to improve their
situational assessment, consider potential courses of action and implement the
best solution. Achieving the most suitable effect with
smaller, more flexible and maneuverable assets is imperative for cost
effective operations.
C4 is the key enabler for effects based operations. To maintain the
highest flexibility, and maneuverability, weapon systems are being
connected to information systems, through integrated vehicle
electronics (vetronics) which become the building blocks of modern
battle management systems.
Descriptions of the following 'building blocks' are following:
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