ACDS (Advanced Combat Direction System)

Advanced Combat Direction System (ACDS) Block 1, the U.S. Navy's new-generation command, control and communication system, is part of a program to replace the older Naval Tactical Display System (NTDS). ACDS enables ships to detect, track and intercept targets with a highly increased system capacit y, range, level of automation and operator support.

The initial step of the upgrade was the replacement of first- and second-generation NTDS computer systems and displays with...