JT Tact Radio Sys (JTRS)

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(0725)The Communication Automation, Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN) program, is a continuing program that provides for automation and communications upgrades for fleet tactical users. The BFTN on each surface, subsurface, air, or fixed US Navy platform utilizes previously installed/existing Line of Sight (LOS)/Extended Line of Sight (ELOS) radios to create a secure gateway that inter-connects all users into a common Radio Frequency (RF) Tactical Network. This network directly supports the Resilient Command and Control (RC2) posture of US-Only and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied/Coalition users' tactical data information exchanges on each platform between and/or across separately dispersed RF Networks even if Satellite Communications (SATCOM) channels to shore are lost. This system is formally specified by both Fleet Commanders as a threshold capability for global maritime command control and communications in a Distributed Maritime Environment to execute current warfighting plans. FY 2020 BFTN efforts will focus on development efforts necessary to address capability gaps and test report recommendations, and commence studies to address High Frequency (HF) Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) radio obsolescence issues and required upgrades to meet known threats. (0742)Submarine Integrated Antenna System: The details of Program Element 0604280N, Project 0742 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. (0921)Navigation Satellite Timing & Ranging (NAVSTAR) Global Positioning System (GPS) project encompasses the Navy's efforts to pace the growing threat to GPS Navigation through the fielding of new GPS receivers, Anti-Jam (AJ) Antennas, and Assured Position Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) technologies across all Navy platform types. NAVSTAR GPS is a group of A-PNT systems that provides authorized users with secure, worldwide, all weather, three dimensional position, velocity, and precise time data. NAVSTAR GPS provides A-PNT capability to Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and combat systems in standalone and networked architectures throughout air and maritime domains. This project is comprised of four distinct efforts: Sea Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), GPS-based Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Service (GPNTS), Air Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and GPS Modernization. Sea NAVWAR provides AJ antennas and GPNTS provides GPS receivers and A-PNT technology to surface platforms, and Air NAVWAR provides AJ antennas and GPS Modernization provides GPS receivers to air platforms. Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds are used to perform all the non-recurring GPS Surface Ship, Submarine and Aircraft Development, Integration, and Testing efforts in support of NAVSTAR GPS. (1411)Submarine Tactical Communications System: The details of Program Element 0604280N, Project 1411 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. (2126)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). (3020)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. MIDS-LVT Block Upgrade 2 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 Cryptographic Modernization (CM) and the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) and Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) mandated timelines for Frequency Remapping (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, and is fully compatible with MIDS-LVT. The MIDS JTRS Core Terminal achieved Full Fielding & Production (FP&F) in March 2012. 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 (TACAN), and voice functionality found in MIDS-LVT, MIDS JTRS has four channels and adds capabilities such as Link 16 Enhanced Throughput (ET), Link 16 FR, software programmability, CM, and Four Net Concurrent Multi-Netting with Concurrent Contention Receive (CMN-4). 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. The FY20 Budget continues the development of the MIDS JTRS Link 16 transceiver hardware upgrade to allow for rapid field loadable updates. FY20 will include the Link 16 hardware Critical Design Review, Technical Readiness Review and the completion of the MIDS JTRS TTNT testing as well as the updates to the TTNT and Link 16 waveforms. (3078)Digital Modular Radio (DMR) with Integrated Waveform (IW) and Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) capable hardware is the Navy's technical solution for the IW/MUOS requirement. The DMR AN/USC-61(C), is the first software defined radio to become a communications system standard for the U.S. Military. The compact, multi-channel DMR provides 3G, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) technology, for high speed/capacity voice and data satellite communications. DMR radios currently operate aboard U.S. Navy surface and subsurface vessels, fixed-sites and other Department of Defense (DoD) communication platforms using frequencies ranging from 2 MHz to 2 GHz. Certified to pass secure voice and data at Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) over High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) channels, the DMR system was developed to the U.S. Navy's specifications and meets all the stringent environmental, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and performance requirements for use in the U.S. Fleet. This system is formally specified by both Fleet Commanders as a threshold capability, for global maritime command control and communications in a Distributed Maritime Environment, to execute current warfighting plans and is required for National Command and Control capability. This program is for continued development/integration of the IW and MUOS waveforms into the DMR in accordance with Military Standards 188-181,2,3. Additionally, the enhancements of High Frequency Distribution Amplifier Group (HFDAG) and HF Automated Link Establishment (ALE) will also be developed/integrated into the DMR. HFDAG is a follow-on HF solution to fulfill transmit and receive HF communication capability with various modes of operation, such as ALE, for Navy platforms. HFDAG will utilize the existing DMR as the exciter/receiver. Generation 3 (GEN 3) HF ALE/HF wideband provides Navy users with improved HF communications, increased transmission rates from radio to radio, and serves as a supplement to SATCOM when SATCOM networks are overloaded or unavailable. IW uses a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) communication system in an attempt to improve satellite bandwidth utilization over legacy SATCOM waveforms. This enables demand assigned services on UHF SATCOM networks to support new applications that require better performance and higher channel throughput. The MUOS waveform will enable MUOS satellites to provide worldwide communication satellite coverage for DoD requirements. MUOS will provide functionality comparable to commercial mobile phone systems. FY 2020 DMR will complete an assessment and test of the Military Standard mandated MUOS scanning requirements, develop a scanning Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and continue development of updated DMR Cryptographic Equipment Application (CEA) software to be compliant with the latest National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic modernization specifications. (3341)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. FY 2020 request is for NTCDL product development, to include continued development of two (2) NTCDL Engineering Development Models (EDMs) and associated software. (4011)The Navy Expeditionary C4I project supports the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) mission to detect, deter or interdict potential threats to DoN assets using agile, modular and scalable technology. NECC units have a number of current and future Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) technological requirements for Tactical/Command Operations Center, tactical vehicles, combatant craft, and dismounted personnel. NECC operations require units to maintain effective command and control, develop and display a common tactical picture, and share intelligence and current operational information with higher headquarters, subordinate units, joint forces and coalition allies. Small, Medium, and Large Scale Communication Systems (LSCS) are the C4I hub for the NECC; Navy Enterprise Tactical Command and Control (NETC2) is the converged LSCS baseline. Future C4I research and development include enhanced information transport, network cyber security posture, assured communications in denied environments along with agility and mobility. Funding is required for testing and evaluation of cyber security issue associated with obsolescence of network items and if not addressed will impact the ability of the Program Office to maintain system accreditation under Risk Management Framework (RMF) revoking multiple LSCS assets authority to connectivity on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). Efforts are in alignment with NECC's strategic Expeditionary Warfare Improvement Program (EXWIP) Integrated Priority Capability List (IPCL) priorities and maintain alignment with greater DoD initiatives, such as Joint Information Environment (JIE), Mission Partner Environment (MPE) in order to maintain interoperability and drive down DoN enterprise costs.

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Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
Source ID: 0604280N_5_1319_PB_2020
Change Summary Explanation: Communication Automation, Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN) (0725): $3.114 million was realigned from PE 0204163N PU 0725 into this PE due to budget line item consolidation. The funding in FY19 for BFTN in PE 0204163N PU 0725 is $0.5 million due to an internal fund realignment to continue to develop engineering solutions for end of life issues, obsolescence, and to increase system ease of use for operators. Funding increases by $2.614 million to $3.114 million in FY20. Funding increase is attributed to BFTN development efforts necessary to address capability gaps and test report recommendations and commence studies to address HF Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) radio obsolescence issues and required upgrades to meet known threats. Submarine Integrated Antenna System (0742): The details of Program Element 0604280N, Project 0742 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. NAVSTAR GPS (0921): $59.977 million from PE 0604777N PU 0921 was moved into this PE due to budget line item consolidation. The funding in FY19 for PE 0604777N PU 0921 is $80.675 million. The FY 2020 funding request was reduced by $12.132 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. Also, the FY 2020 funding request was reduced due to schedule delays of United States Air Force (USAF) MGUE development resulting in the delay of Prime Vendor Integration (PVI) of the EGI-M Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. This has resulted in a U.S. Navy two year integration delay of CH-53K, a three year delay of KC-130J, a four year delay of E-2D, as well as a four year delay of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G air platforms equipped with ANAV GPS receivers. Technical: Electromagnetic compatibility and shock improvement of the Submarine Anti-Jam GPS Enhancement (SAGE) antenna extended development and shifted test efforts to FY 2021. GPS Modernization in FY 2020 supports PVI and testing of MAGR2K-M GPS Receivers on three (3) air platforms; F/A-18E/F, MV-22B, and CMV-22B. MAGR2K-M GPS Receivers required minimal enhanced functionality and kept the same aviation form factor as the legacy MAGR2K-S receivers. Due to the developmental complexity of EGI-M GPS Receivers, prime vendor integration and testing of EGI-M GPS Receivers will be delayed in order to incorporate enhanced capabilities as required by the EGI-M System Requirements Document(SRD). Project will support critical risk reduction efforts to ensure Navy specific requirements are met throughout the development of EGI-M GPS Receivers for five (5) air platforms: F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, E-2D, CH-53K, and KC-130J. Navigation Satellite Timing & Ranging (NAVSTAR) Global Positioning System (GPS) Equipment(0921): F/A-18E/F, MV-22B, and CMV-22B air platforms equipped with MAGR2K-M GPS receivers will move forward with PVI efforts. F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, E-2D, CH-53K, and KC-130J air platforms with EGI-M GPS Receivers will move forward with critical risk reduction efforts to ensure Navy specific requirements are met in support of hardware development and PVI efforts. Submarine Tactical Communications System (1411): The details of Program Element 0604280N, Project 1411 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. ATDLS Integration (2126): $18.664 million was realigned from PE 0205604N PU 2126 into this PE due to budget line item consolidation. The funding in FY19 for PE 0205604N PU2126 is $31.295 million. FY 2020 funding request was reduced by $5.0 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. Also, FY 2020 Link 16 budget decreased as JTIDS CM/FR, MOS CM/FR and MOS Mod prepare for a FY20 FDR. Development efforts in FY20 are limited to deficiency correction as a result of Operational Test and integration/test of the CMN enabled MIDS JTRS terminal with C2P. Link 22 budget decreased due to testing and certification activities for FY20 that are significantly lesser in scope than prior year Link 22 related development activities. LMMT budget increased in FY20 due to the commencement of CD3 Build Decision and Build Technical Review. MIDS/JTRS (3020): $39.214 million was realigned from PE 0205604N PU 3020 into this PE due to budget line item consolidation. The funding in FY19 for PE 0205604N PU 3020 is $43.798 million. FY20 funding decreased due to a delay from Q1FY19 to Q2FY19 in the contract award in MIDS Modernization development (now called the Link 16 hardware transceiver upgrade). As a result, some requirements were not funded in this request (all referenced in PE 0205604N/3020). TTNT testing and platform integration continues but the main development effort completes in FY19 decreasing TTNT's funding from FY19 to FY20. Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) (3341) $32.432 million was realigned from PE 0205604N PU 3341 into this PE due to budget line item consolidation. The funding in FY19 for PE 0205604N PU 3341 is $13.886 million. The FY 2020 funding request was reduced by $4.576 million due to the availability of prior year execution balances. The $18.546 million increase from FY 2019 to FY 2020 provides for the continued development of two (2) NTCDL EDMs and associated software, Government Furnished Software (GFS) development, contractor-developed software development, and systems engineering in addition to maintaining the current FY 2021 EDM delivery schedule. Furthermore, this increase supports $15.0 million of contractor hardware buys and installation subtasks. Naval Coastal Warfare Surv and C4I Systems (4011): $3.045 million was realigned from PE 0604230N PU 0411 into this PE due to budget line item consolidation. In FY19 the funding under PE 0604230N PU 4011 is $3.043 million. Funding does not appreciably change in FY20.
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