CANVAS Program: Distributed Command and Control Research
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The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting white papers for the CANVAS program, which aims to revolutionize distributed command and control in contested environments. This program seeks to develop technologies that enable continuous orchestration between a decentralized execution framework and a virtualized C2 layer, ultimately enhancing the ability of the Chief of Combat Operations to coordinate distributed forces. The program focuses on two key technology areas: Virtualization and Visualization of Distributed C2 Workflows, and Decentralized Execution of Distributed C2 Workflows. It envisions a system prototype that assumes contested and degraded environments and supports integration with the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). For FY25, the government is seeking whitepapers for TA1 ONLY. This effort is a two-phased program directed towards the development and evaluation of an integrated system of systems prototype, which will be evaluated in an operationally relevant environment. The first phase of the effort will focus on researching and developing technically relevant components of each key technology area, with the second phase intended to integrate components into the CANVAS system prototype and evaluate in an operationally relevant environment. The resulting system should model and assess incoming information such as C2 plans, commander's intent, and mission type orders to enable assessment through the virtual C2 layer. These assessments should enable a decentralized execution framework and orchestration logic to assist the foreseen manual lift of coordinating AF planning and operational processes across many distributed C2 nodes.
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| Title | Date Posted |
|---|---|
| 24-03 Amend 10 second repub.docx | Jun 04, 2026 12:00 PM |
| 24-03 Amend 6 first repub_updated.docx | May 28, 2025 12:00 PM |
| 24-03 Amend 1 extend white paper date add Q and A lang.docx | Jun 05, 2024 12:00 PM |
| 24-03 Amend 3.docx | Oct 07, 2024 12:00 PM |
| 24-03 amend 9 EO 14332 implement.docx | May 28, 2026 12:00 PM |
| 24-03 Amend 4 update ST.docx | Oct 16, 2024 12:00 PM |
| 24-03 CANVAS synopsis v9.docx | May 23, 2024 12:00 PM |
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