Homepage Crypto Spy sets Burst encoders Intercept Covert Radio PC Telex Agencies Manufacturers Donate Kits Shop News Events Wanted Contact About Links AIM II Advanced INFOSEC Machine II The Advanced INFOSEC Machine II, or AIM II, is an embeddable cryptographic core (processor) developed by General Dynamics C4 Systems in Scottsdale, Arizona (USA), and introduced in 2011. AIM II is an NSA-approved Type-1 encryption product and is the successor to the original AIM that was developed in 2001 by Motorola, shortly before it was acquired by General Dynamics.   AIM II is a further development of the original AIM and is fully backwards compatible with it. It was developed for the software-defined Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) produced by Thales and General Dynamics. In addition to a number of (speed) improvements and additional cryptographic functions, such as elliptical curve algorithms, AIM II is fully programmable. AIM II can be used in Type-1 and non-Type-1 products and is not classified. In fact, it is not even considered a Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) unless loaded with a Type-1 key [2].    Detailed information and brochures are available from the General Dynamics website [3].   Cryptographic algorithms The following cryptographic algorithms are supported by AIM II [2]:   Accordion Acme 1 AES (AIM) Baton Benign Techniques 1 Crayon DES, 3DES DSA (Digital Signature Algorithm) ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) 1 ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) 1 Firefly Jackknife Joseki 1 Keesee Mark XII (Cadmus) Medley Phalanx Saville SHA-1/256/384/512 Shillelagh 1 Vallor Walburn Weasel Added since the original AIM. Compatibility AIM II is compatible and interoperable with the following devices and techniques [2]:   APCO 25 CCSA FED HAIPE Havequick I/II IFF Mode 4 IFF Mode 5 JPALS 1 KG-84 KG-235 KGR-96 KGV-8 KGV-10 KGV-11 KIV-7 KWR-46 KY-57/58 KY-99/100 KYV-5 (ANDVT) NES Saturn 1 Taclane Compatibility with these products is currently under development (2013). References General Dynamics, Advanced INFOSEC Machine (AIM) March 2008. Retrieved March 2013. General Dynamics, AIM II - Embeddable Programmable Security January 2011. Retrieved March 2013. General Dynamics C4 Systems, Advanced INFOSEC Machine (AIM) Family Retrieved march 2013. Further information Motorola AIM, the predecessor of the AIM II About General Dynamics Main crypto page Any links shown in red are currently unavailable. If you like this website, why not make a donation? © Copyright 2009-2013, Paul Reuvers & Marc Simons. Last changed: Monday, 04 March 2013 - 17:13 CET