NUCLEAR WEAPON MODERNIZATION

Abstract

The purpose of this program element is to conduct and support Air Force and Joint DoD-DoE acquisition activities for the modernization and sustainment of nuclear weapons. B61 Life Extension Program (LEP): Lead the joint DoD-DoE B61 Life Extension Program (LEP) feasibility, design, cost, and down-select effort. Lead development and acquisition of B61 tail subassembly for B61 LEP. Ensure integration of B61 LEP with current and future aircraft. Long Range Stand Off (LRSO): identify viable concepts and materiel solutions to replace the legacy Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) fleet in support of the Air Force’s strategic deterrence and global strike mission requirements. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0101125F_5_3600_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Air Force

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Launched
  • Budgets
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Demonstrations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Elements
  • Engineering
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Prompt Global Strike
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

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