Universal Deployment Across Battlefields: Compatibility for All Devices, Armaments, Single Integration

Universal Deployment Across Battlefields: Compatibility for All Devices, Armaments, Single Integration

The MTS-3060A SmartCan Universal Armament Test Set is the answer for today's tech-savvy armament maintainers who are bogged down by outdated, cumbersome test sets that hinder their ability to speedily verify armament system readiness, pinpoint issues, and return aircraft to full mission-capable condition. These legacy test sets are typically limited to a single aircraft or conduct functions for multiple aircraft, causing costly training challenges and unnecessary test times. This situation not only affects the performance of armament maintainers but also curtails the realization of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and the training of Mission-Ready Airmen.

To solve this problem, Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) has collaborated with armament maintainers from various countries—both DOD and allies—to identify the essential features and capabilities to support existing and future-generation platforms and weapons systems. This collaboration has culminated in the wildly successful and proven-in-combat *MTS-3060A SmartCanTM* Universal Armament Test Set.

A standard SmartCan kit, complete with cables and adaptors housed within a single carry case, can replace the flightline test capabilities of over a dozen test sets across USAF fighters and UASs. Its versatility allows for broader implementation to include bombers and surface-to-air defensive systems as needed. See Table 1 for more details.

The traditional model of deploying multiple aircraft-specific armament test sets on the flightline is now a thing of the past. With the SmartCan, all aircraft—manned or unmanned, rotary or fixed-wing—can be loaded onto a single unit. Real-time results and measurement variances for each weapon are displayed for quick review, analysis, and problem isolation. Moreover, test log files can be easily moved, copied, or printed for further analysis, supporting emerging predictive maintenance initiatives.

Unlike traditional stationary or handheld test sets, the SmartCan performs functional/active MIL-STD-1760 testing to guarantee armament systems are prepped to support Smart weapons, in essence preventing potential issues before loading. Furthermore, it supports all existing weapons protocols, enabling a full system test for all legacy and Smart weapons. The SmartCan performs both pre-load and functional checkouts, tests multiple squib signals, and conducts a cross-fire test process that surpasses all other O-Level armament test sets in service today. Additionally, the SmartCan's 4-year calibration cycle drastically reduces sustainment burdens, ensuring continued relevance for future-generation platforms and munitions.

The SmartCan's rugged design, practical layout, and compact size make it suitable for field operations anywhere in the world, making it the ultimate tool for flightline armament testing. It is designed and qualified to withstand extreme environmental conditions, meeting MIL-PRF-28800F Class 1, MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461F requirements. Its battery operation further improves field usability; any AA batteries and an innovative power management system allow for up to 40 hours of test time without replacing the batteries. The setup and execution times are also significantly improved, resulting in striking decreases in setup times across platforms such as the F-16 by 91%, and substantial reductions in test execution times for specific test configurations (see Table 2 for more details).

Security concerns are addressed with advanced cybersecurity features and protections, making the SmartCan the most secure O-Level armament test set. Data encryption, a custom operating system, NIST Certified software for Test Program Set (TPS) development, and a removable secure data (SD) card contribute to enhanced cybersecurity. The system ensures that no sensitive data remains on the unit when the card is removed, complying with stringent DOD information assurance standards.

Another advantage of the SmartCan is its ability to streamline TPS development and release cycles. The combined power of ATEasyTM and SmartCanEasy creates a robust integrated TPS development environment. Deployed on 14 platforms, in 21 countries, the SmartCan has been endorsed by Lockheed Martin and the USAF F-16 System Program Office with SERD #75A77 and granted cybersecurity authority to operate (ATO). It has undergone successful evaluation during AFWERX's Agile Combat Employment CASE initiative, and its performance continues to demonstrate unmatched versatility, cyber-resilience, and operational efficiency across global allied forces.

The MTS-3060A SmartCan is the ultimate O-Level armament test solution, currently deployed on 14 platforms, in 21 countries, in Systems Integration Labs, with SERD Certification (#75A77) and cybersecurity authority to operate (ATO). The SmartCan delivers the quickest setup and execution times, resulting in reduced training needs, a minimal logistics footprint, enhanced cybersecurity, and superior armament testing capabilities – all aimed at maximizing warfighter readiness and combat effectiveness.

Technology

The MTS-3060A SmartCanTM Universal Armament Test Set offers a comprehensive, efficient, and reliable solution for flightline maintenance, aiming to enhance the readiness and effectiveness of military aircraft by streamlining the testing process and enabling technicians to quickly and accurately identify issues.

Its key features include advanced diagnostic tools, digital displays and controls, and data logging capabilities. These benefits complement each other by reducing maintenance time, improving safety, being cost-effective, offering enhanced diagnostic capabilities, and being user-friendly.

In essence, the SmartCan equips technicians with a powerful, versatile, and simple-to-use tool to sustain military aircraft armament systems at maximum efficiency, thereby enhancing mission success in the ever-evolving battlefield landscape.

1. The MTS-3060A SmartCan Universal Armament Test Set, a proven success in combat, supports both existing and future-generation platforms and weapons systems in the aerospace industry, addressing the needs of various countries' DOD and allies.
2. On the flightline, the SmartCan can replace the test capabilities of over a dozen sets across USAF fighters and UASs, traditional models being replaced with a versatile solution suitable for bombers, surface-to-air defensive systems, and a range of aircraft (manned or unmanned, rotary or fixed-wing).
3. The SmartCan offers functional/active MIL-STD-1760 testing, ensuring armament systems are prepped to support Smart weapons, thereby preventing potential issues before loading, and supporting all existing weapons protocols for a full system test.
4. With advances in cybersecurity features and protections, the SmartCan is the most secure O-Level armament test set, ensuring data security that complies with stringent DOD information assurance standards.
5. The MTS-3060A SmartCan delivers superior armament testing capabilities, reducing training needs, minimizing logistics footprint, enhancing cybersecurity, and being cost-effective, all aimed at maximizing warfighter readiness and combat effectiveness, thereby impacting the finance sector with its efficiency and return on investment in the realm of defense and security.

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