B-2 SQUADRONS
Abstract
The B-2A Spirit is the world's most advanced long-range strike asset. The unique combination of range, precision, payload, and ability to operate in anti-access environments allow the B-2 to identify, locate, target, and destroy the highest value enemy targets. The B-2 can, with necessary upgrades, accomplish its mission regardless of location, return to base safely, and permit freedom of movement for follow-on forces, including other long range strike platforms. The array of planned RDT&E projects are necessary to preserve this strategic advantage as well as increase flexibility, lethality, and survivability of this national asset tasked across a broad spectrum, from tactical to national strategic objectives. System upgrades include, but are not limited to, Defensive Management System Modernization (DMS-M), Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Computers Increments 1 and 2, alternative communications solutions such as Very Low Frequency antenna and receiver, Radar Modernization Program (RMP), Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), Adaptable Communications Suite (ACS), Link-16 Center Instrument Display (CID)/In-Flight Replanner (IFR), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) SATCOM, Mode 5/S Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)-Automatic Dependence Surveillance-Broadcast, armament integration, structures, engine improvements, low observable modifications, trainers, support equipment, Electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) Hardening Testing, and advanced low detection data links upgrades. Specific efforts will be managed under one of four projects: 676021 Baseline Support 676022 EHF SATCOM and Computer 676023 Defensive Management System Modernization 675345 B-2 Modernization This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 0101127F_7_3600_PB_2013
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY2011 adjustments of $14.507M is comprised of: +$16.0M Congressional Add for Mixed loads and other capabilities; -$1.410M for economic assumptions and -$.084M for Congressional General reductions FY2012 Directed Reduction of EHF SATCOM and Computer Increment 2 due to contract delays (-$82.5M). Congressional Add for Mixed loads capability (+$22.0M). FY2013 changes Increased funding for Defensive Management System (+$109.822M) Removed funding for EHF SATCOM and Computer Increment 2 (-$238.086M); Transferred Defensive Management System funds out of PE 0101127F, project 676023 into PE 0605931F project 653844 ($281.056M).
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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