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Defense Software Solutions

Building high-performance, secure applications that power military and aerospace missions

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Jacobs delivers advanced software solutions for defense, aerospace and commercial clients. With full lifecycle Agile development and DevSecOps capabilities, we specialize in mission planning, navigation and airdrop execution. Our extensive experience in aeronautical and geospatial data powers trusted, high-performance software for military and commercial aviation worldwide. 

Our Jacobs Software Engineering Center (JSEC) is a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)-appraised organization. Backed by more than 20 years of experience, our 100+ developers, data engineers and cloud professionals support critical U.S. defense missions. We build and sustain mission planning and airdrop software across a wide range of U.S. Air Force and Army aircraft—including fixed- and rotary-wing platforms like the KC-10, KC-135, C-5, C-17, C-130J, C-130 AMP, HH-60W, EC-130H, E-3 DRAGON, AH-64E (Apache) and UH-60M (Black Hawk). 

Our solutions also support allied nations through Foreign Military Sales (FMS), helping strengthen interoperability and global defense collaboration. 

Jacobs software helps defense forces execute with precision, agility and reliability—extending mission readiness and operational reach around the world. 

What we do

We deliver secure, high-performance software that empowers defense missions with precision and resilience. From mission planning and cross-platform applications to high-accuracy airdrop and navigation tools, our solutions support both digital and physical operations. Using Agile, SAFe and DevSecOps, we integrate cybersecurity, real-time data and intuitive design to enable fast, informed decisions. Whether guiding aircraft with verified geospatial data or simulating tactical operations, we help defense agencies act with confidence in complex, high-stakes environments. 

  • Software Development

    We develop secure, scalable software with algorithmic precision and enterprise-grade architecture. Using Agile, SAFe and DevSecOps practices, we ensure data integrity under DO-200B standards. Our teams build secure cross-platform apps for Android, iOS and Windows, integrate complex systems, and deliver robust cybersecurity and encryption. 

  • Navigation

    We process complex geospatial data to support military aviation with precise, mission-critical navigation. Our work includes DAFIF and Jeppesen Military Navigation Data, in close coordination with avionics manufacturers, to verify data for flight planning, route optimization, threat analysis and more. 

  • Airdrop

    We deliver high-accuracy airdrop software that accounts for variables like wind and payload in both connected and disconnected settings. Our Airdrop Systems Integration Lab supports validation and integration with external hardware for assured mission success. 

Core capabilities

  • Mission Planning and Operations 
  • Advanced Architecture and Cybersecurity 
  • Simulation, Training and Rehearsal 
  • Software Development and Delivery 
  • User-Centric Innovation 

Explore our projects

We advance defense software to power secure, mission-ready systems—enabling armed forces to operate with precision, confidence and resilience in today’s complex operational environments. 

  • ProPlanner: Agile Mission Planning for Air and Space Operations

    Built for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom AFB, ProPlanner is a touch-enabled mission planning tool for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Designed for Windows, iOS and Android, it uses a microservices architecture and works in connected or disconnected environments. ProPlanner supports real-time mission re-planning, risk assessment, rehearsal and situational awareness—delivering faster turnaround times and increased operational availability.

  • Ensuring Navigation Integrity with Aeronautical Data Verification (ADV)

    Under the U.S. Air Force CNS/ATM contract, Jacobs leads advanced data verification to ensure only validated navigation data reaches aircraft systems. Our proprietary ADV process—run in secure Systems Integration Labs—complies with DO-200B and AC 20-153B standards. Over three years, this work supported 374 NOTAMs, directly enhancing aviation safety. 

  • CAPStone: Tactical Airdrop Planning Anytime, Anywhere

    CAPStone is tablet-based airdrop planning software for use in air or on the ground. With dynamic re-planning, touchscreen wind selection, and terrain analysis, it works entirely on the device with no external database or internet required. It supports Android, iOS and Windows and is built to integrate into future NOMS workflows, replacing JMPS systems.

  • Real-Time Logistics Coordination for Dynamic Missions

    Jacobs developed BringIt, a mobile-ready software prototype to enable real-time, algorithm-driven logistics coordination. Drawing on mission planning and geospatial intelligence, BringIt helps locate and distribute critical assets—like medical supplies or power generators—in dynamic defense or disaster scenarios. 

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