Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko announced the conclusion of an agreement to use NATO’s non-commercial CRC System Interface software. What is this system?
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko announced the conclusion of an agreement to use NATO’s non-commercial CRC System Interface software. What is this system?
«The software is an element of the combat control system using the Link-16 data transmission protocol — NATO’s „military Wi-Fi“, which provides control of aircraft (F-16, Mirage 2000), integrated air and missile defense (Patriot) means, which are provided as international military assistance», — Chernogorenko said.
According to her, CSI is used by most NATO countries, so the implementation of the system will ensure full interoperability and opens the way to joint operations with allies.
Ukrainian Military Pages notes that CSI will allow for real-time data collection and transmission of air situation data, as well as coordination of aviation, air defense, and other forces in a single digital environment. This increases situational awareness and speed of decision-making in combat conditions.
Recall that in March 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed information about the transfer of a new batch of F-16 fighters to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
