SICS

SCORPION Combat Information System: data at the heart of the battlefield for the French Land forces.

Overview

Enhancing the operational capabilities of tactical groups

The SCORPION program strengthens the Command and Control (C2) capabilities of the French Army to effectively meet new operational challenges.

Deployed throughout the French Army -from combat units (Combined Arms Tactical Groups) to support units- the SCORPION program offers both enhanced protection and improved mobility. But above all, it enables the creation of a fully connected force, capable of instantly sharing combat information.

This is where SICS -the unified battle management system developed by Eviden- comes into play, forming the core of the SCORPION program. The fusion of battlefield data in SICS enables data-driven decision-making with speed and quality that provide a decisive advantage in mission execution. Deployed in operations since 2021, SICS has been in use by the French Army ever since.

Key features

SICS, a multi-level battle management system

On the battlefield, the SICS battle management system can be used from the Combined Arms Tactical Group (GTIA) level down to dismounted sections.

SICS at the command post

SICS provides decision-makers with an effective tool to plan, train, and execute upcoming missions. It aggregates information from the field and external sources to provide continuously updated data.

SICS for ground vehicles

SICS is optimized for effective use in operational theaters, continuously transmitting data from onboard sensors and weapon systems. It delivers situational awareness, enabling the sharing of information, orders, and alerts on the battlefield.

SICS in dismounted use with lightweight computer at Company Commander level

SICS enables the sharing of critical tactical information from the field, including Blue Force Tracking (BFT), through dismountable connected equipment. Real-time knowledge of the actual situation on the ground facilitates rapid and effective action, providing essential information for mission success.

SICS for Army Aviation

SICS goes further by integrating helicopters -both combat and transport- into the digital tactical bubble. Thus, aircraft and ground forces are united within a single, interoperable, shared, and resilient tactical information system. SICS thereby creates the air-land tactical bubble of the SCORPION program.

Benefits

Delivering reliable, useful information at the right pace

Accelerate the OODA Loop

SICS fuses and shares information to create a clear operational picture, enabling faster, more informed decisions.
Seamless communication across all command levels, an intuitive interface, and role-based features enhance operational efficiency.

Enable Collaborative Combat

Instant tactical awareness.
Blue Force Tracking (BFT).
Integrated messaging at the level of combined and air-land operations.

Resilience

SICS is battle-tested and hardened. We understand that C4ISR and BMS systems must function in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environments.
SICS is communication-agnostic and works across various tactical networks (IP radio, LTE networks, SATCOM, low bandwidth, etc.).

Interoperability

Combat operations often occur in a coalition context. Combined and joint dimensions are now the norm.

SICS is fully interoperable, ensuring all stakeholders speak the same language and share a common operational picture.
SICS integrates easily with both next-gen and legacy platforms.

Native interoperability

Meeting collaborative combat expectations

Forces readiness for joint-operations

Proven in Combat: SICS has been validated in combat. It was deployed in operations in Mali and is used during operational exercises (French Army, NATO).
Active participation in NATO’s Federated Mission Networking (FMN): This NATO initiative aims to improve communication, training, and interoperability with allied and partner forces, fostering information sharing and coalition readiness.
Ongoing Work on Structural Interoperability: We are continuously working to enhance interoperability with allied systems at multiple levels, including symbology, communication standards, and protocols.
Designed to support collaborative combat and joint operations, SICS is available in English to facilitate seamless adoption by allied forces.

Forces coordination

SICS solution enables collaborative combat from tactical command posts to Army light aviation and dismounted soldiers. Interfaces are designed per command level to meet the operational needs of every link in the command chain.
As a battlefield digitization solution, SICS provides Blue Force Tracking and tactical situational awareness to deployed forces -both in combined and joint-force contexts.
Belgian/French operational interoperability: SICS will be integrated into SCORPION vehicles deployed by the Belgian land forces as part of the CaMo partnership, creating a fully interoperable Belgian/French Allied Tactical Sub-Group.

Interoperability with robotics

Eviden participates to MarsEUs, a European Defense Fund (EDF) project, which aims to study and demonstrate a Command and Control (C2) solution integrating robotics, to deliver advanced operational superiority, including through over the horizon firing capability.
Eviden is developing a universal gateway to interface SICS with various air-ground drones, robotic systems, sensors, and remote-operated munitions.

Quote

Our clients

“I want to be very clear, without SICS, this would clearly not be possible. We are one step ahead of the others. The integration of SICS gives us a clear advantage and a distinct lead over all other armies on the European continent.”
Major-General Jean-Pol Baugnée
Commander of the Belgian Land Component