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 Common Data Link (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, MQ-25 (Stingray), small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (STUAS), and Fire Scout). Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) High Capacity Backbone (HCB) efforts support Joint Aerial Layer Network-Maritime (JALN-M) System of Systems development, integration, and testing. JALN-M is the Navy implementation of the JALN architecture which provides assured communications in an Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment. With disruption or loss of Space tier communications, JALN-M establishes and/or restores connectivity with the HCB tier, the Distribution Access Range Extension (DARE) tier, and the Transition tier. JALN-M is a robust, assured communications capability providing joint connectivity via the HCB and Navy platform connectivity via a pseudo satellite DARE capability. 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 office is the Lead Service for Department of Defense (DOD) Link 16 capability and consists of two (2) product lines, MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) (legacy hardware defined radio) and MIDS Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) (software defined radio). MIDS-LVT provides Link 16 capability to platforms that were unable to employ Joint Tactical Information Distribution System due to space and weight constraints. The MIDS-LVT effort is a cooperative development program between France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United States with United States joint service participation (Navy, Army, Air Force), and has provided over 11,000 terminals to 48 Nations providing interoperability with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and coalition partners. 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 significantly increases force effectiveness and minimizes hostile actions and friend-on-friend engagements. The current development program for LVT is the Block Upgrade 2 effort designed to meet the Cryptographic Modernization (CM) and Frequency Remapping (FR) mandates required for all US and international users which occurs inside the FYDP. The terminal design is smaller, lighter, highly reliable, interoperable with Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (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 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). MIDS Modernization Increment 2 is a specific and distinct effort that will transform the MIDS JTRS radio to a true software defined radio allowing rapid technology insertion, in the field, to outpace the threat including software updates for maintenance, reliability, security, cyber, interoperability and capacity. MIDS Modernization Increments 3 and follow on efforts have yet to be funded, but are currently in the design stages. MIDS Modernization Increment 1 will be fielded with all MIDS JTRS CMN4 terminals. The TTNT waveform is the next waveform to be added to the MIDS JTRS terminal. TTNT is a low latency, high throughput waveform that has the capability to support data exchange between fast-moving tactical aircraft, weapons, and unmanned aircraft, in addition to air, land, and sea-based command and control nodes, in a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions including time sensitive targeting, air warfare, close air support, non-traditional ISR, and anti-surface warfare. TTNT capability integration into the MIDS JTRS directly supports Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air From-The-Air (NIFC-CA FTA) capability requirements. These capabilities provide Joint Airborne Network-Tactical Edge functionality to run advanced mission applications in a cross-platform/cross-domain tactical network enterprise, the TTNT capability will be in addition to the CMN-4 terminal providing Link 16 capability, and the ability to simultaneously participate in four Link 16 Nets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 0205604N_7_1319_PB_2019
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2019 funding request was reduced by ($0.607) million to reflect the Department of Navy's effort to support the Office of Management and Budget directed reforms for Efficiency and Effectiveness that include a lean, accountable, more efficient government. The FY 2019 funding request was reduced by $14.9 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. Advanced Tactical Data Link Systems ATDLS (2126): RDT&E budget requirement increased from FY18 to FY19 due to the acceleration of Link 16 MOS Modernization on AEGIS Ships. Link 16 Network Increment II Cryptographic Modernization (CM)/Frequency Remapping (FR) (2126): As a result in delays in MIDS LVT BU2 development and qualification, the MOS CM/FR/TRR has been delayed. As a result of delays in completing JTIDS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Certification, JTIDS development delays and MIDS LVT development to support shipboard integration, JTIDS CM/FR and MOS CM/FR Operational Test and Fielding Decision Reviews FDR have been delayed. Developmental Test (DT) nomenclature has been replaced with Integrated Test (IT) due to revision in test strategy to include Commander Operation Test Force (COTF) participation prior to OT. Link 16 Network Increment II MOS Modernization (2126): As a result of delays to correct deficiencies found in the government furnished equipment and MOS Mod system, MOS MOD Integrated Test (formerly Developmental Test), Operational Test and Fielding Decision Review FDR has been delayed. MOS MOD FDR was additionally delayed to allow sufficient time to complete Operational Test (OT) report and prepare for FDR. Developmental Test (DT) nomenclature has been replaced with Integrated Test (IT) due to revision in test strategy to include Commander Operation Test Force (COTF) participation prior to OT. Added MOS Mod with MIDS JTRS CMN Terminal development test to validate the MIDS JTRS CMN terminal integration into shipboard environment. Added Concurrent Multi Netting (CMN) developmental test to validate the CMN function integration into shipboard environment. Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT) (2126): LMMT Capability Drop (CD) 2 Fielding Technical Review (FTR) and Fielding Decision Review (FDR) delayed by one quarter due to Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT) availability. In addition, LMMT CD 3 Design and Development schedule delayed by one year to allow for stability and refinement of Link 22 requirements. MIDS (3020): MIDS RDTE increases from FY18 to FY19 due to the DoD directed rapid insertion of Link 16 technologies into the MIDS JTRS Four Net Concurrent Multi-Netting with Concurrent Contention Receive (CMN-4) Terminal (MIDS Modernization). Additional MIDS Modernization information is available at the Program Office in a Classified setting. MIDS JTRS CMN-4 is now conducting an Operational Assessment (OA) in 3Q18. The ability to combine flight tests with other platform testing enabled MIDS JTRS CMN-4 IOC to be moved to 3Q18 after the OA. MIDS JTRS TTNT First Article Qualification Testing updated to complete in FY19. NTCDL (3341): Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL): The FY 2019 funding request was reduced by $10 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. FY19 request is for NTCDL product development, to include continued development of two (2) NTCDL Engineering Development Models (EDMs) and associated software. The FY 2019 funding decrease of $10M will delay Government Furnished Software (GFS) development, contractor-developed software, EDM development, and systems engineering efforts resulting in a fifteen month delay for EDM delivery from FY20 to FY22. Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35B/C requires NTCDL for Common Data Link (CDL) interoperability as the legacy shipboard CDL system does not support the JSF CDL capability. The fifteen month delay in NTCDL development will significantly impact F-35's mission capability, as the aircraft will not be able to transmit Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data to the ship. The NTCDL Engineering Development Model (EDM) Contract was awarded Sep 2016 and subsequently protested. Contract was re-awarded June 2017.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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