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tactics21™
Test tactics and systems before the real-world situation tests them.
Battlefields are more complex, dynamic, and networked than ever before.
Interconnected, increasingly autonomous systems face adversaries that act dynamically, adaptively, and unpredictably.
This creates challenges for everyone involved: Armed forces cannot quickly and safely determine in advance whether concepts, tactics, platforms, and AI will function under real-world conditions. Planners and command lack relevant situational awareness amidst an unmanageable flood of unfiltered data. Meanwhile, real multinational large-scale exercises are complex and costly; Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) are extremely difficult to plan and validate realistically.
Superiority emerges where tactics are not merely planned but tested under realistic conditions against an adaptive adversary.
Our answer: tactics21™
tactics21 tests tactics in the Defense Metaverse—a highly realistic, virtual twin of the battlefield. Not as a rigid wargame, but as learning counterplay: Blue and Red forces compete millions of times against each other, adapting continuously to learn.
AI-enabled development and validation of military tactics and systems for training and acquisition.
tactics21 is the ITAR-free platform for realistic, MOSA-compliant Multi-Domain simulation, tactical AI development, and evidence-based procurement.
This enables armed forces to train, test, and quantitatively validate their tactics, assets, AI components, and force designs under dynamic, realistic adversary pressure—before real risks, costs, or misdecisions arise. It reveals early on which concepts hold up—and where they break once the adversary reacts not statically, but adaptively.
The Result: A solid foundation for training, capability development, new system design, and procurement decisions.
tactics21: The Benefits
Test tactics under realistic adversary behavior
No static scenarios, but continuous counterplay with adaptive Red Forces.
Robustness under enemy pressure
Self-learning adversaries stress-test own tactics and expose unknown vulnerabilities.
Evidence for development, training, and procurement
Sound basis for training, development of new capabilities and systems, as well as procurement
tactics21: Key Components
Defense Metaverse: Simulation-based safe testing & evaluation
Achieve genuine insight through the true physical modeling of all simulated platforms.
Mission-ready tactical AI modules
Integration and variation of tactical behaviors (e.g., reconnaissance), to analyze their combined effects.
redforce21™: Uncertainty as a training factor
Unscripted, simulated Red Forces act adaptively, versatile, and capable of learning, for a more robust, realistic training.
Data Analytics: Making training measurable
AI-supported automated analysis of trainings to quantify effectiveness and progress, as essential input into real-world tactics.
From simulation to operations
Tactics validated in tactics21 can be transferred into JATOC®—our tactical coordination layer for uncrewed systems in operations.
What is tested in preparation can be deployed in operations, and lessons from operations feed back into development.
Tactics21: Use cases
Dress Rehearsal & Realistic Training
Train against adaptive Red Teams and dynamic adversary assets.
For better mission readiness, more realistic decision-making, reduced scripting bias.
MDO Simulation & Tactics Development
Connect all domains in a high-fidelity simulation environment to measure tactical effects.
For faster tactic development, coordinated effects, shared situational and effect logic.
Capability Studies, Force Development & Procurement
Compare assets, platforms, portfolios, and concepts quantitatively across multiple scenarios.
For reduced procurement risk, better budget prioritization, identification of capability gaps.
Multinational Virtual Maneuvers & Algorithmic Wargaming at Theater-Level
For scalable cooperation, NATO/EU interoperability, faster joint learning cycles.
Real-Time Picture of Relevance for Operational Planning
Condense scenario, asset, and effect data into a Common Situation Understanding.
For better operational planning, reduced cognitive load, clearer decision baselines.
Validating Components, Systems, Platforms, Kill Webs, & AI Autonomy
All in dynamic, adversary-influenced scenarios.
For more robust systems, secure AI evaluation, improved digital operational testing.
Contact us to discuss your potential use case.
Projects and studies with tactics21
Thinking Before Sinking
Defense AI Observatory study about Red and Blue AI Tactics for Naval Combat.
This is a key national technology."