F/A-18 Squadrons
Abstract
The F/A-18 is required to perform multiple missions. The continued F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G "Flight Plan" spiral capability development is critical to the baseline of the Super Hornet next generation mission system capability to maintain the platform's tactical relevance in support of Navy Aviation Plan 2030. Development continues for a platform solution to threat Advanced Electronic Attack and Counter-Electronic Attack (CEA). F/A-18 solutions to CEA include upgrades to existing sensors such as F/A-18 Radar Upgrade, Infrared Search and Track Block I/II, and development of Nirvana (next increment of Common Tactical Picture (CTP)) that increases aircraft lethality and kill chain effectiveness through multi aircraft sensor fusion. Continued advanced development engineering for improvements in reliability and maintainability is required to ensure maximum benefit is achieved through reduced cost of ownership and provides enhanced availability. Capabilities of the F/A-18 weapon system and ancillary equipment can be upgraded to accommodate and incorporate new or enhanced weapons and advances in technology to respond effectively to emerging future threats. Future integrated Carrier Air Wing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) demand changes to the base line Block II Super Hornet. In response, the Block III Super Hornet was submitted. None of the changes to the aircraft are revolutionary; however, the combined impact to the aircraft's capability and its contribution to the Airwing are significant. The initial F/A-18 Block III concept includes low risk changes which will be incorporated in the near term with a combination of forward fit production line incorporation and retrofit modifications to the aircraft already planned as part of the Service Life Modification (SLM) Plan. USMC upgrades to the platform are being developed; to include integration and capability expansion of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar for F/A-18 A-D, evaluation and development of an Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (AUTOGCAS) for all F/A-18 variants, development of increased sensor and Electronic Warfare (EW) capability for F/A-18 A-D, weapons carriage and employment capability expansion, and enhancement of Mission Computer (MC) processing and memory capability. Funding for Naval Aviation Physiological Episode (PE) mitigation and root cause investigation in aircraft. Funding for the Digital Video Map Computer-Upgrade (DVMC-U)/Advanced Crew Station (ACS) Improved Tactical Displays which will enable Panoramic "Big Picture" view of the Battle Space for improved weapons employment and engagement. Leveraging completed work from F/A-18A-D to include the development of an AUTOGCAS for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G is a logical extension of the DVMC-Upgrade using modifications to the Terrain Avoidance Warning System (TAWS) resident in the existing DVMC in fatal mishap prevention. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT because it includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 0204136N_7_1319_PB_2022
- Change Summary Explanation
- Cost: 1662: The FY 2022 funding request was reduced by $7.791 million for Automatic Collision Avoidance System due to USMC AVN Program balancing, $5.326 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances and an additional $2.182 million reduction for Rate/Misc adjustments. The FY 2022 funding request was increased by $14.0 million for Multi-Layered Obstructed Brokered (MOB) Hub prototype system into the F-18. 2065: The FY 2022 funding request was reduced by $1.202 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances and an additional $0.116 million reduction for Rate/Misc adjustments. 2071: $43.2 million was added in FY22 at the DON-22 budget cycle for continued Block III capability enhancements. The FY 2022 funding request was reduced by $8.446 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances and an additional $3.283 million reduction for Rate/Misc adjustments. 9099: The FY 2022 funding request was reduced by $0.090 million for Rate/Misc adjustments. Technical: 1662: Re-named Advanced Capability Display Computer (ACDC) to Digital Video Map Computer-Upgrade (DVMC-U) (ACDC is a registered trademark, DVMC-U is the government's product name used for kit procurement in APN-5 BLI 0525 OSIP 23-04). 2065: Not Applicable 2071: The 2071 budget was extended and provides for continued advanced development engineering and studies and analysis focused on enhanced aircraft survivability, sensor fusion and networking effectiveness, and targeting at the tactical leading edge in highly contested environments. These Block III improvements are necessary to deliver required combat capabilities and upgrades to the F/A-18 to meet the objectives outlined in the National Defense Strategy. 9099: Not Applicable 9999: Not Applicable Schedule: 1662: - Updated previous ACDC schedule to reflect name change to Digital Video Map Computer-Upgrade (DVMC-U) - Added MSI/CTP fleet release H20 and H22 - Updated MSI/CTP to break out H14 fleet release in to two releases, H14+ and H14* 2065: - Added Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) Development beginning 1st Qtr FY21 - Added Distributed Target Development beginning 1st Qtr FY20 - Updated Instrumentation Development to complete 2nd Qtr FY22 - Updated ACM Mode Development to complete after FY22 - Updated H18 IT from 3rd Qtr FY20 to 4th Qtr FY21 - Updated H18 OT from 1st Qtr FY23 to 4th Qtr FY22 - Updated H16 software delivery from 4th Qtr FY21 to 2nd Qtr FY21 - Updated Retrofit Radar Deliveries from completing 1st Qtr FY21 to 2nd Qtr FY21 2071: - Added Block III Studies and Analysis beginning Q1 FY22 - Added Block III Development Engineering beginning Q3 FY22 9099: - N/A 9999: - Added schedules for Beacon Obsolescence Research, Fifth Generation Sensor Fusion Study and Growler Noise Mitigation
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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