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) is a joint DoD-DOE effort encompassing feasibility, design, cost, and a down-select effort. DoD leads development and acquisition of B61 Tail Kit Assembly (TKA) as well as integration with current and future aircraft. The Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) effort will develop a weapon system to replace the Air Force's Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), operational since 1986. The LRSO weapon system will be capable of penetrating and surviving advanced Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) from significant stand off range to prosecute strategic targets in support of the Air Force's global attack capability and strategic deterrence core function. 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 0101125F_5_3600_PB_2013
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY13 -$39.395M Adjustment - LRSO program start delayed two years. MSA phase activities, including AoA, will remain on track for FY13 completion but delays Technology Development (TD) phase start to FY15 FY13 -$38.623M Adjustment - B61 program First Production Unit (FPU) delayed two years as directed by Nuclear Weapons Council. To remain synchronized with the DOE schedule, the DoD TD contract award was delayed to 1QFY13.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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