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 future tactical data fusion that follows previous Common Tactical Picture (CTP) risk reduction efforts. Tactical data fusion capability is the next step in expanding the F/A-18E/F contributions to the force war fighting capability by combining multiple aircraft and sensor inputs, that effectively extends the engagement range while maximizing sensors and weapons. Incremental improvements continue with Multi-System Integration (MSI), Multi-Ship Ranging (MSR), and other algorithm improvements that are driven by sensor advancements, and efforts designed to increase aircraft lethality and kill chain effectiveness. Development and fleet delivery of special purpose integrated solution designated by Speed to Fleet by commanders, such as PACFLT Tactical Edge Network Targeting in a Contested Long-range Environment (TENTaCLE), continue with dedicated resources and approved action plan. Software Modernization R&D efforts continue with new operating environment (hardware and software solutions) designed to take advantage of rapid software integration and security improvements that harden and protect the aircraft and weapon systems. The effort includes Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools that reduce future costs and schedule of technology insertion. Capabilities of the F/A-18 weapon system and ancillary equipment require upgrades to accommodate and incorporate new and 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. Development and Operational Testing for Block III Super Hornet are required with incremental updates to mission computer software and fusion system will be required as fleet takes delivery of aircraft. Continuation of F/A-18 Block III development and improvements 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. Additionally, Block III system and other technology solution development will support NGAD risk reduction activities. 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, 2023
- Source ID
- 0204136N_7_1319_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- Cost: 1662: The 2023 funding request was reduced by $7.451 million to account for availability of prior year execution balances. 2065: Not applicable 2071: FY 2023 funding request was decreased by $2.813 million to account for availability of prior year execution balances. 9099: FY 2023 funding request was decreased by $0.964 million to account for availability of prior year execution balances. 9999: Not applicable Technical: 1662: Not applicable 2065: Not Applicable 2071: Not Applicable 9099: Not Applicable 9999: Not Applicable Schedule: 1662: - Updated AUTOGCAS Design and Development to complete from Q2 FY21 to Q1 FY23 - Updated Flight Plan H16 from Q4 FY21 to Q4 FY22 - Updated ACS/DVMC-U Integration start from 1QFY22 to 3QFY22 - Revamped the MSI/CTP schedule to better align with agile work and the scheduled planning increments - Added MSI/CTP 29C* to the schedule and completing Q4 FY21 - Added 31C and details to the schedule. - Updated H16 and H16 (BLK III) to H16 (Agile) - Updated MSI/CTP H16 to complete from Q2 FY21 to Q4 FY22 - MSI/CTP added H16 Agile Fleet Releases - MSI/CTP added H16 Agile OTRR events - Updated H18 (CCD&E) to H18 (Agile) - Updated MSI/CTP H20 to H20 Agile - MSI/CTP removed H22 (CCD&I) - Added schedule for Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) - Added schedule for Network Cyber Defense - Moved Physiological Episodes Schedule to PU: 9099 in this PE - Extended Obsolescence redesign end from Q1 FY22 to Q4 FY27 - Added Obsolescence Engineering Support Q1 FY21 to Q4 FY27 2065: Not applicable 2071: - Removed Retrofit Milestones (APN5 - 0525) ECP-6503 9099: - Extended Pressure Testing from completing in Q4 FY20 to Q2 FY22 9999: Added schedules for Noise Reduction Research, Civil Instrument Landing System, Solid State Light Off Detector, Neural Network Algorithms on Advanced Processors and Training Technology. --- FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President’s Budget request did not include out-year funding.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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