Which statement best describes how data fusion is handled across LCS ship and mission packages?

• A. Data fusion is not used; each package operates independently.
• B. Data fusion is performed solely within each individual sensor.
• C. Data fusion aggregates data from ship and mission packages into a common operational picture but only within a limited network.
• D. C4I integrates command, control, sensor data, and communications; data fusion creates a common operational picture by aggregating data from the ship and mission packages into the network.

Answer: (D)