ISR Modernization & Automation Dvmt (IMAD)

Abstract

AF ISR Modernization, Automation and Development (IMAD) program develops and demonstrates technology required to implement Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing Environment, Automation and machine intelligence on ISR systems. SECAF directed the Air Force to invest in a more automated environment to relieve strain on manpower in the out years. IMAD was started in calendar year (CY) 2020 to create ISR enterprise-wide effects using machine intelligence (AI, ML, Cloud) as described in the Next Generation ISR Dominance Flight Plan. IMAD consist of: (1) Core Technologies in support of Algorithmic Warfare: technologies using algorithms to support USAF ISR, Joint, and the Intelligence Community (IC) operations at the scale and speed required in modern warfare against our adversaries and supports the National Defense Strategy (NDS) priority of operating at the "speed of relevance." Algorithmic technologies such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape current sense, identify, attribute, and share Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) models to meet sustainable and effective ISR digital solutions while identifying efficiencies and thrive in a complex operating environment. (2) Analysis Enterprise in support of Kill Chain Automation: USAF ISR must adapt large data sets and condition it into mission ready data sets, allowing personnel to discover, manage, and analyze data and transform it into real-time intelligence products. ISR Modernization, Automation and Development (IMAD) is an Air Force program managed by Air Combat Command (ACC) that funds investment in digital innovation projects submitted by the field and ISR enterprise partners. Investment funds are programmed to deliver machine learning capabilities (AI/ML). Replace manpower-intensive approaches which cannot keep pace with the future speed and volume of data. In addition, IMAD answers field ISR technologies that shift to a common cloud environment and operate at the tactical edge which applies new methodologies; advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning; ensures data is accessible, discoverable, and interoperable; and delivers decision advantage from detection to mission execution. IMAD Supports National Defense Strategy priority of operating at the "speed of relevance." IMAD supports Next Generation ISR Dominance Flight Plan. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY22 0.00M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY23 0.00M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
0305022F_7_3600_PB_2024
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Air Force

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Human-Machine Systems
  • Intelligence Community
  • Intelligence Products
  • Machine Learning
  • National Security
  • Product Development
  • Software Development
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Neural Network Machine Learning.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy

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