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. 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 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 (BU2) 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. MIDS-LVT BU2 was executed as an ECP and provides the critical upgrades to the MIDS-LVT Terminal to enable U.S., Coalition and International partners' ability to meet the National Security Agency (NSA) mandated timelines for CM and the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) and Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) mandated timelines for FR. 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). MIDS Modernization Increment 1 will be fielded with all MIDS JTRS CMN4 terminals. The upgrade of the Link 16 transceiver will provide more capacity to host software and firmware and increase multi-path use. 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 (NIFC) 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. MIDS JTRS Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT), is a block upgrade to the MIDS JTRS CMN-4 Terminal provides an Internet Protocol-based networking capability on tactical aircraft. 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 (NIFC) 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. 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). NTCDL benefits the Fleet by providing a horizon extension for line-of-sight systems for use in time-critical strike missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 0205604N_7_1319_PB_2021
- Change Summary Explanation
- ATDLS Integration (2126): Funding was realigned to the new PE (0604280N/2126 ATDLS Integration) starting in FY20. The changes are listed in the new PE. MIDS (3020): Funding was realigned to the new PE (0604280N/3020 MIDS/JTRS) starting in FY20. The changes are listed in the new PE. NTCDL (3341): A rebaseline of the NTCDL program has been completed, and the vendor presented a new cost and schedule to complete the NTCDL development effort. Additional FY 19 funds were required to maintain the development schedule and conduct Developmental Test/ Operational Assessment (DT/OA). Funding was realigned to the new PE (0604280N/3341 NTCDL) starting in FY20.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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