Target Systems Development

Abstract

This program element funds the development and procurement of aerial targets, sea surface targets, control systems, and associated Target Augmentation and Auxiliary Systems (TA/TS) needed to represent real world threat systems. These capabilities are key enablers to the successful execution of the developmental and operational test and evaluation of naval combat weapons systems and to the satisfaction of advanced fleet training requirements. This program is funded under Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Management Support because it supports efforts directed toward sustaining or modernizing installations or operations required for general research, development, test and evaluation.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
0604258N_6_1319_PB_2015
Change Summary Explanation
In FY13, SBIR/STTR transfer of $1.12 million and Congressional reductions of $4.930 million were applied to Project Unit (PU) 0610. $10.1 million was also realigned from PU 0610, Air Superiority Target (AST)/QF-16 to PU 0609, Multi-Stage Supersonic Target (MSST) program. The AST/QF-16 program requirements changed as no AST/QF-16 assets were procured and funding was required for the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract only. $0.47 million was also realigned from PU 0610, Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) program/QF4 to PU 0609, MSST program. The FSAT/QF-4 program requirements changed due to changes in operational and maintenance requirements. The Multi Stage Supersonic Target (MSST) (designated the GQM-173A) program increased in design/development costs, requiring additional funding in FY 2013 to align to the Contractor's Estimate to Complete and prevent delays in the initial production schedule. The GQM-173A encountered test failures and as a result Milestone (MS) C is now planned for FY 2016. In FY 2013, $10.1 million was realigned from PU 0610/AST program to PU 0609/MSST program and in FY 2015 $48.48 million was realigned from WPN (BLI 2280) to continue EMD in order to complete required testing. The Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) (designated the BQM-177A) program requires additional funding in FY2015 due to schedule delays and technical issues in the areas of guidance and control, software development, and 6 Degrees of Freedom modeling. $8.52 million was reprogrammed from FY15 WPN (BLI 2280) to mitigate this shortfall. The Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST) (designated the GQM-163A) program was funded $2.65 million in FY15 for design/development to improve the GQM-163A Quad Launch capability. This budget item includes an increased capability to develop a system capable of firing 4 targets vice the 2 currently in the mission portfolio. The $2.65 million includes design and development costs, launch control equipment, launcher(s) and incorporates the Joint Advanced Missile Instrumentation which allows for the launch of 4 targets. In FY15, the AST/QF-16 and FSAT/QF-4 programs were eliminated as a result of Department of Navy adjustments.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Targets
  • Altitude
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Fabrication
  • Munitions
  • Procurement
  • Software Development
  • Surface Targets
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

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