# Army Demonstrates SOSA Avionics Upgrades

The U.S. Army successfully demonstrated avionics upgrades using Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standardized hardware interfaces to integrate processing cards from multiple vendors, overcoming obsolescence and capacity challenges. This open-systems approach enhances flexibility and competition in avionics modernization efforts. The Navy's adoption of SOSA standards for engineering and acquisition further signals a broader shift toward open architecture in military avionics procurement.

- The demonstration highlights opportunities for vendors to supply SOSA-compliant avionics components, expanding the competitive landscape beyond legacy suppliers
- Procurement professionals should consider SOSA standards as a key requirement in future avionics solicitations to support modularity and interoperability
- The Army and Navy's alignment on SOSA indicates potential for joint acquisition strategies and streamlined certification processes
- Organizations developing avionics hardware and software can leverage SOSA compliance to position for upcoming modernization contracts in Maryland and other locations

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Aviation
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

### Key Quotes
> There were lots of issues, as you might imagine, but we were able to add a new card from a vendor who does not have the original processing environment.
> — Bill Jacobs, Chief Technical Architect, U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Aviation

### Sources
- [SOSA interfaces helped Army upgrade avionics during demo, official says - Military Embedded Systems](https://militaryembedded.com/avionics/computers/sosa-interfaces-helped-army-upgrade-avionics-during-demo-official-says) - Military Embedded Systems