Command, Control, and Communications Vehicle System (C3VS)

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Overview

Next-Generation Vehicle Intercom System Built for the Modern Ground Forces

C3VS (Command & Control, Communications Vehicle System) delivers secure voice communication for tactical vehicles, mobile command posts, and military fleets. Fully MIL-STD compliant, COTS-ready, and designed for seamless C4ISR integration in the most demanding environments.

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When communication fails, missions fail. C3VS solves that.

Modern Warfighters operate in high-noise, low-visibility, and high-pressure environments. Legacy systems can’t keep up with today’s multi-network, multi-platform requirements. This software-defined, fully digital intercom platform converts legacy analog comms into modern, secure VoIP/RoIP networks—enabling reliable, high-clarity communication across vehicles, teams, and operations without central hub dependency.

Core Features

MIL-STD Compliant & Ruggedized

The Leonardo DRS VIS is a scalable, modular system that can be used in applications from a combat vehicle, emergency response vehicle, all the way to a Command Post, offering a complete range of communication services.

Legacy Radio Modernization

Natively supports SINCGARS and other U.S. Army radios, converting analog comms into secure, digital VoIP traffic.

C4ISR Integration-Ready

Interoperable with VoIP, RoIP, SIP, Call Manager, streaming audio codecs, and third-party tactical applications.

Modular Design with 3 LRUs

C3SS (Single Station)

User terminal with tactile controls, talk group switching, and headset support.

C3RS (Radio Station)

Direct radio interface with bridging, cross-banding, and GPS-based timing

C3LS (Loudspeaker)

Rugged, high-output speaker for loud, clear audio in extreme environments

C3VS is the future of tactical crew communications.

With digital audio clarity, a modular plug-and-play design, and full compliance with military standards, C3VS transforms how Warfighters communicate in the field—today and for the next generation.

Technical Highlights

Power: 28VDC military platform standard
Audio: 24-bit digital audio processing
Connectivity: Ethernet-based architecture (copper), passive cabling, no special connectors
Environmental: Operates in high dust, heat, humidity, and shock
GPS Timing: 1PPS sync across CNRs and platform sensors
Interfaces: Supports analog/digital CNR, tactical headsets, SIP, VoIP, RoIP

Platform Integration

C3VS has been successfully integrated into platforms like the M1A2SEPv3 and supports a wide range of vehicle types and command posts.
Minimal SWaP-C footprint
Automatic LRU detection on power-up
No configuration software needed for basic operation
Headset auto-detection and tuning
Full-duplex, multi-channel comms with configurable “Talk Groups”

Operator-Centric Design

Familiar Interface – Matches legacy system layout to reduce retraining time
Glove-Friendly – Tactile knobs, mechanical stops, and blind-touch controls
Low Cognitive Load – Operators can focus on the mission, not the interface
Mission-Ready – Designed for use in low-light, high-stress, mobile environments