B-1B SQUADRONS
Abstract
This program provides RDT&E AF funding for the B-1B Modernization program. The Modernization program addresses potential aircraft grounding issues and provides new and improved capabilities to the B-1B weapon system that require significant hardware and software development and testing. In addition, the Modernization program addresses reliability and diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS) deficiencies to prevent future grounding of aircraft. B-1B grounding items are addressed in the following efforts: Central Integrated Test System (CITS) upgrade, Radar Reliability and Maintainability Improvement Program (RMIP), Vertical Situational Display Upgrade (VSDU), and Inertial Navigation System (INS) upgrade. B-1B improvement efforts include, but are not limited to, the development of the Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL), ALQ-161A Preprocessor Avionics Control Unit (PACU) software re-host/development, Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar study, and integration of the Mode S/Mode 5 Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) Upgrade. FIDL integrates Link-16 and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data links along with upgraded displays for improved connectivity to command and control authorities and for enhancements to targeting and weapons management. Upgrades to the B-1B training systems are included in the Modernization program to keep the training systems current with the aircraft configuration. In addition, program funds cover engineering/planning studies, related engineering efforts, and initiatives for future weapon system enhancements, including efforts to improve weapon system operational capabilities, safety, supportability, maintainability, reliability, and total ownership cost. All B-1B development programs support planned requirements for unique identification in their production phases. The B-1B Modernization upgrade program is included in Budget Activity (BA) 7, Operational System Development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0101126F_7_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2010: Program increased by $29M to support continued development of Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) and Vertical Situational Display Upgrade (VSDU). Program received $2M Congressional Mark for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar study. The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. Therefore, an explanation of changes between the two budget positions cannot be made in a relevant manner.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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