Army Selects General Dynamics for New Cyber Platform
The RDEP-P 2.0 system leverages the Rampart 10 chassis to host advanced cyber tools for tactical military operations.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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In September 2026, the U.S. Army selected General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide the RDEP-P 2.0 system. This platform is designed to house cyber and electronic warfare tools at the tactical edge.
Why it matters
The Army is prioritizing the integration of advanced cyber and electromagnetic capabilities into mobile, tactical-edge environments. This system aims to standardize how these sophisticated warfare tools are deployed and managed in the field.
The RDEP-P 2.0 utilizes the Rampart 10 chassis, which was originally developed for the CMFF program. The architecture integrates processing, storage, networking, software-defined radio, and positioning cards into mission-specific configurations.
The players
General Dynamics Mission Systems
A defense contractor providing integrated mission systems, including the Rampart 10 chassis and tactical networking hardware.
Army Communications-Electronics Command
The military organization responsible for developing and fielding integrated network and communication technologies.
Locus Lock
A technology firm that partnered with General Dynamics Mission Systems in October 2025.
The details
The RDEP-P 2.0 system functions by housing diverse cyber electromagnetic activities on a modular hardware backbone. By utilizing the Rampart 10 chassis, the platform allows for open-systems integration—a design approach where components are built to interchangeable standards, enabling easier upgrades and maintenance. The platform hosts software-defined radio—a communication system where components traditionally implemented in hardware are instead implemented via software—and other specialized cards to manage electromagnetic signals at the tactical edge.
Timeline
July 2025: Army awarded a $49.9 million sustainment contract.
October 2025: GDMS partnered with Locus Lock.
March 2026: Army issued the RDEP-P solicitation.
September 2026: Army awarded the RDEP-P 2.0 contract.
The Tech Race
This development marks a shift toward adopting standardized modular chassis systems for specialized electronic warfare. It effectively migrates hardware architectures previously proven in the CMFF program into the more rigorous requirements of tactical-edge cyber operations.
The contract includes a 12-month base period focused on prototypes and operator training, meaning initial fielding occurs within that timeframe. Future production and sustainment remain subject to the Army exercising contractual options.
The takeaway
The Army is establishing a modular, scalable foundation for tactical cyber warfare through the RDEP-P 2.0 system. Stakeholders should track future contract modifications regarding production quantities and the potential integration of additional software-defined radio capabilities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ExecutiveBiz.
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