Bringing Mission Software to the Tactical Edge
Easy Enough for Any Operator, Powerful Enough for Any Mission
Designed for forward-deployed teams, UDS Tactical Edge ensures secure, reliable software operations in the most austere environments.
One-to-Many Fleet Management
Configure once—deploy anywhere. UDS Tactical Edge enables warfighters to deliver consistent, synchronized software across distributed systems with minimal effort or expertise, replacing fragile scripts with trusted, repeatable workflows.
Built for Combat Operations
Validated for real-world military use, UDS Tactical Edge enables deployments from lightweight hardware in-flight, in transit, or in combat. The simplified interface and declarative design empower non-technical users to deploy confidently.
Hardware Agnostic
UDS Tactical Edge operates entirely offline—no cloud dependency—ensuring fast, secure updates in submarines, aircraft, or remote bases. Maintain fleet readiness with zero-downtime deployments under any conditions.
Built for Resource Limited
UDS Premium enhances your platform with powerful visual tools—but your deployment remains yours. If needed, you can continue using UDS Core (open source) with full access to your apps, packages, and configurations.
From Source to the Edge—No Connectivity Required
From packaging applications to monitoring deployments, UDS Premium automates the path to compliant, scalable delivery—across cloud, on-prem, or disconnected environments.
Build & Harden Software
Software developers at home use our secure DevSecOps platform, UDS Premium, to build, package, and harden mission-critical updates.
Transfer to Registry
The packaged software is securely transferred to a local UDS Registry (coming soon) at a forward-deployed location—ready for last-mile delivery.
Connect in the Field
Mission operators use a handheld device (like a tablet) with the UDS Mobile App to access available updates from the local registry.
Deploy at the Edge
Operators physically courier the update to disconnected systems—jumping the airgap—and deploy it with a single tap to any UDS-enabled platform.
Field-Ready Software Deployment in Just a Few Taps
Designed with the warfighter in mind, the UDS Mobile App turns complex deployments into simple, guided workflows anyone can follow with confidence.
Push, Update, Repeat—From Device to Tactical Edge Systems
Search & Download Applications
Access your authorized apps and mission data via UDS. With one click, download everything you need onto your ruggedized tablet—ready for disconnected, in-field use.
Deploy to Vehicles or Equipment
Connect your tablet to the mission system. UDS auto-detects what’s already installed and deploys the rest—no technical expertise or connectivity required.
Keep Software Updated-Fast
Whether over secure SATCOM or in a mission planning room, easily download updates to your apps. Reconnect to the platform and deploy new versions with a single tap.
Real-World Tactical Edge Deployments
Frequently Asked Questions
UDS Tactical Edge is a portable, secure software deployment capability designed for disconnected, contested, or low-SWaP (size, weight, and power) environments. It enables operators to deploy and manage mission-critical software from a handheld device—without requiring persistent network connectivity.
UDS Tactical Edge builds on the UDS Core platform, extending its capabilities into the field. Unlike UDS Core or Premium, Tactical Edge includes a mobile deployment application that allows non-technical personnel to deliver secure updates directly to disconnected systems like aircraft, submarines, or ground vehicles.
The mobile app is designed to run on ruggedized, government-issued Android devices and tablets. These devices are commonly used by operators in the field and are compatible with air-gapped operations.
Tactical Edge enables last-mile delivery by allowing operators to courier software updates on portable devices. These updates are securely transferred from a UDS Registry (typically hosted on a laptop or forward-deployed server) and pushed to target platforms using a simple, guided interface.
No. Tactical Edge is built for fully disconnected operations. Updates can be downloaded to the mobile device in a connected environment (like a TOC or command post) and then deployed without any live connection to the cloud or central infrastructure.
It’s built for warfighters, not developers. The user interface is intuitive and role-optimized for field operators and mission personnel—making it easy to deploy critical software without needing deep technical expertise.
Tactical Edge supports secure software packaging, artifact signing, and transport using UDS’s hardened delivery pipeline. All packages include SBOM and CVE metadata from UDS Registry, and deployment logs can be optionally collected and sent back for security validation or audit.
Mission application packages are built using UDS Premium or UDS Core with Zarf, then uploaded to a UDS Registry hosted at the edge. From there, they are accessed by the Tactical Edge mobile app and delivered to mission systems.
Yes. The mobile application can collect post-mission logs and telemetry data, which can be transferred back to UDS Registry. This enables feedback loops between operators and developers, supporting faster iteration and mission readiness—aligned with JADC2 goals.
Tactical Edge has been tested across a range of operational environments, including contested networks, disconnected flight-lines, and mobile command posts. It supports deployment across air, land, and sea domains and is designed to integrate seamlessly with platforms that run UDS Core.