Which sub-component of the DFCS provides an interface between all other DFCS components?

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The central idea here is that the DFCS needs a single hub to connect all parts of the system. The mission computer serves as that hub, coordinating data flow and control across the whole setup. It takes inputs from the operator interface (Display and Control Unit) and from processing data, runs the necessary ballistic computations, and then sends precise firing commands to the Gun Control Module. It also distributes results and status information back to all subsystems, keeping timing, synchronization, and fault handling aligned. The other components have specific roles—Display and Control Unit for user interaction, Data Processing Unit for performing calculations, and Gun Control Module for executing the fire commands—so they rely on the mission computer to interface with one another. If you see a Mission Computer - Replacement, that’s just an updated version of the same central hub, maintaining the same interconnecting role.