AN/KRC-6 (ATCS-BBU)
AN/KRC-6 (ATCS-BBU), from Ultra Intelligence & Communications, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4972 at overall level 2. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2030-02-25. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in section 11.2 of the Security Policy. The tamper evident seals installed as indicated in section 7.1.2 of the Security Policy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4972 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2030-02-25 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Ultra Intelligence & Communications · website |
| Hardware versions | AN/KRC-6(v)1 |
| Firmware versions | 1.1.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The AN-KRC-6 ("the Module"), is a multiband, point-to-point (PTP), point-to-multipoint (PMP) and Mesh radio system. The Module operates as a component of the larger Amphibious Tactical Communications System (ATCS). The Module can also be referred to as the ATCS BBU. Each module can communicate wirelessly with other devices using the local RF channel frequencies, polarization and topology (LBH, NBH or UNW). The Module operates in VHF (RF band 3+). The Module offers encrypted digital communications over the TLS protocols, and management via SNMPv3.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (17)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A4734 |
| AES-CFB128 | A4734 |
| AES-GCM | A4734 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A4734 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A4734 |
| Hash DRBG | A4734 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A4734 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A4155, A4734 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A4734 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A4734 |
| KDF SNMP | A4734 |
| PBKDF | A4734 |
| SHA-1 | A4155, A4734, A4738 |
| SHA2-256 | A4734 |
| SHA2-384 | A4734 |
| TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627 | A4734 |
| TLS v1.3 KDF | A4734 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-26 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status active
- Validation dates on record: 2025-02-26