Tactical Data Links
Abstract
Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems includes the Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems (ATDLS) integration programs, specifically Link 16 Network, Command and Control Processor (C2P) and Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT); and Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) Program which provides the ability to transmit/receive real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data simultaneously from multiple sources (surface, air, sub-surface, man-portable), and exchange command and control information (voice, data, imagery, and full motion video (FMV)) across dissimilar joint, service, coalition, and civil networks. The program element also develops and tests tactical data link capability to distribute other data types to new and existing platforms. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under operational systems development because it encompasses engineering and manufacturing development for upgrade of existing operational systems. Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) provides the ability to transmit/receive real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data simultaneously from multiple sources (air, surface, sub-surface, and man-portable) and exchange command and control information (voice, data, imagery, and full-motion video) across dissimilar joint, service, coalition, and civil networks. NTCDL provides warfighters the capability to support multiple, simultaneous, networked operations with in-service CDL equipped aircraft (e.g., F/A-35, P-3, and MH- 60R) in addition to next-generation manned and unmanned platforms (e.g., P-8 Poseidon, Triton, Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) vehicle, small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (STUAS), and Fire Scout). Joint Aerial Layer Network-Maritime (JALN-M) is the Navy implementation of the JALN architecture which provides assured communications in any environment, especially Anti-Access Area Denial (A2AD). With disruption or loss of Space tier communications, JALN-M establishes and/or restores connectivity with the High Capacity Backbone (HCB) tier, the Distribution Access Range Extension (DARE) tier, and the Transition tier in accordance with the JALN-M initial capabilities document (ICD) and the JALN-M analysis of alternatives (AoA) final report. JALN-M is a robust, assured communications capability providing joint connectivity via the HCB and Navy platform connectivity via a pseudo satellite DARE capability. JALN-M will use the extended data rate (XDR) waveform Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) for intra-battle group DARE communications, a common data link (CDL) waveform for the HCB cross-link capability, and will leverage enhanced ultra high frequency/high frequency (UHF/HF) waveforms for coalition connectivity. Furthermore, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) efforts related to the JALN-M pod will develop a prototype PNT subsystem that will be integrated into the JALN-M Pod, and will provide position and timing data to other Pod subsystems, both with and without Global Positioning System (GPS) connectivity. The pod is being designed to operate in an A2AD environment, therefore, the pod HCB and XDR (NMT) subsystems need to be provided with PNT data in the absence of GPS, and the assured PNT subsystem will provide that data. The objective is to provide an alternative communication path in a denied environment, to support key information exchange requirement via Automated Digital Network System (ADNS). ADNS is the method by which Tactical Navy units transfer Internet Protocol (IP) data to Navy and Department of Defense communities on the Global Information Grid (GIG). Link 16 Network Program provides high power shipboard and shore integrated Link 16 capability through the fielding of Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) on Ships (MOS) and MOS Modernization (MOS Mod) including transmit and receive antennas and High Power Amplifiers (HPA). JTIDS, MOS and MOS Mod utilizes the JTIDS, MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT), and MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminals respectively, integrates the HPA and interfaces to the shipboard antenna and Command and Control Processor (C2P). MIDS-LVT and MIDS JTRS terminals are developed by the MIDS Program Office. JTIDS terminal is no longer in production, but is undergoing product improvement to maintain interoperability and security with MIDS-LVT and MIDS JTRS. As part of the product improvement all shipboard link 16 terminals are required to have dynamic network management (DNM), crypto modernization (CM) and frequency remapping (FR). MIDS Program Office is developing additional improvements to the MIDS-LVT and MIDS JTRS terminals. The MIDS-LVT will have Link 16 Enhanced Throughput (ET) and the MIDS JTRS will have the added capability of four net concurrent multi-netting (CMN) with current contention receive (CCR) and tactical targeting networking technology (TTNT). The Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) program consists of two (2) products, MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) and MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). MIDS-LVT provides Link 16 capability to platforms that were unable to employ Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) due to space and weight constraints. The MIDS-LVT effort is multinational (U.S., France, Germany, Italy, and Spain) with joint service participation (Navy, Army, and Air Force). The Department of Defense (DoD) established the program to design, develop, and deliver low volume, lightweight tactical information system terminals for U.S. and allied fighter aircraft, bombers, helicopters, ships, and ground sites. MIDS-LVT provides interoperability with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) users, significantly increasing force effectiveness and minimizing hostile actions and friend-on-friend engagements. The terminal design is smaller, lighter, highly reliable, interoperable with JTIDS class 2 terminal, compatible with all the participants' designated platforms, affordable, and re-configurable to individual user needs and budgets. MIDS JTRS, designed as a pre-planned product improvement (P3I) and executed as an engineering change proposal (ECP) to the production MIDS-LVT configuration, completed qualification in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. It facilitated the JTRS incremental approach for fielding advanced JTRS transformational networking capability and transformed the MIDS-LVT into a 4-channel, Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant, Joint Tactical Radio. A form-fit-function replacement to MIDS-LVT, MIDS JTRS also adds three programmable 2 Megahertz (MHz) to 2 Gigahertz (GHz) channels capable of hosting the JTRS legacy and networking waveforms. In addition to the Link 16, Tactical Air Navigation, and voice functionality found in MIDS-LVT, MIDS JTRS has four channels and adds capabilities such as Link 16 Enhanced Throughput, Link 16 Frequency Re-mapping, software programmability, cryptographic modernization, and Four Net concurrent multi-netting with concurrent contention receive(CMN-4). With CMN-4, MIDS JTRS also utilizes tactical targeting network technology for MIDS JTRS Naval Integrated Fire Control Counter Air and From the Air Advanced Tactical Data Links. These capabilities provide Joint Airborne Network-Tactical Edge functionality to run advanced mission applications in a cross-platform/cross-domain tactical network enterprise and the ability to simultaneously participate in four Link 16 nets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 0205604N_7_1319_PB_2018
- Change Summary Explanation
- ATDLS (2126): Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems (ATDLS) RDT&E budget requirement decreases from FY 17 to FY 18 as the JTIDS CM/FR, MOS CM/FR and MOS Modernization efforts transition from development to test and as the C2P Technology Refresh effort transitions from development to production. Continued RDT&E budget will be required beyond FY 18 to complete Link 22 development and test, continue LMMT Capability drop 2-4 development and test and to commence C2P Modernization efforts. Link 16 Network Increment II Cryptographic Modernization (CM)/Frequency Remapping (FR) (2126): MOS TRR added for additional schedule visibility. Link 16 Network Increment II MOS Modernization (2126): As a result of delays to correct deficiencies found in the government furnished equipment, MOS MOD Test Readiness Review, Production Readiness Review, Developmental Test, Operational Test and Fielding Decision Review has been delayed. Link 16 Network Increment II AS-4775 Antenna (2126): Deficiencies identified during qualification testing delayed the Fielding Decision Review. Command and Control Processor (C2P) (2126): On 25 Aug 2015, the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) issued an Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) that eliminated Command and Control Processor (C2P) Increment 3, and directed execution of C2P Technology Refresh (TR) and Link 22 under the existing Increment 2 Program and the resultant schedule changes to remove Link 22 Milestone C, Link 22 Operational Assessment, Link 22 Full Deployment Decision Review. Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT) (2126): LMMT CD 3 Design and Development schedule delayed by two years to allow for stability and refinement of Link 22 requirements. MIDS (3020): MIDS RDTE from FY17 to FY18 decreases due to MIDS-LVT Block Upgrade 2 (BU2), MIDS JTRS testing events and the development of MIDS Modernization Increment 1 completing in FY17 and winding down in the beginning of FY18. In FY18, the MIDS Modernization Increment 2 (MMI2) full development begins after the risk reduction work is complete, and the MIDS JTRS CSS upgrade and TTNT development efforts continue into FY18. MMI2 risk reduction work will complete in 2Q18 with the full development to begin in 3Q18. MMI2 PDR (1Q19), CDR (4Q19), and TRR (4Q19) were added to the schedule. MMI2 DT/Flight Testing (2Q21-1Q22), Verification and Validation (1Q22-3Q22) and the Engineering Release for fixes found in the DT testing (2Q22) were also added to the schedule. Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) and High Capacity Backbone (HCB)(3341): FY18 request is for NTCDL product development, to include the development of two (2) the NTCDL Engineering Development Models (EDMs) and associated software. In addition the FY18 request includes airborne terminal research and development of High Capacity Backbone (HCB) and air-to-air relay activities in an Anti- Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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