JNT Tactical Radio System - Maritime/Fixed Station

Abstract

Programs will implement digital system-of-systems engineering by using tools such as Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Twins to create adaptable digital models to optimize system engineering from design, development and testing to operations and sustainment. Programs will use Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps) processes for continuous development, integration, testing and deployment, along with common platform services such as Agile Core Services (ACS), for faster fielding of capability. (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 Battle Force Tactical Network (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 2021 BFTN will focus on completing efforts necessary to obtain Full Rate Production (FRP) decision. BFTN will continue development of RC2 system enhancements that address Extended Line of Sight (ELOS) radio obsolescence issues and critical upgrades required to meet near-term communication threats. The HF Modernization study conducted in 2018 by DoN identified RC2 capability gaps needed to support the RC2 posture. BFTN RC2 System Enhancements (BRSE) will provide the RF network for an "always on / always connected" capability and for increased range and data rate capabilities through an agile RF data networking capability. BRSE will provide those improvements through the development of advanced HF waveforms with cognitive radios adjusting to spectrum interference, adaptive null steering, and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO); the replacement of 2-channels current radios with modern radios and modems; and bringing increased performance in a contested and congested environment, including more robust links to/from shore with large gain directional shore sites instead of low gain omni-directional antennas. The BRSE 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. FY21 BRSE will develop the RC2 system enhancements that address the need of the RF network for an "always on / always connected" capability, and for increased range and data rate capabilities through an agile RF data networking capability, that are required to meet future communication 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 (0921) 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-Positioning 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 Positioning, 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). 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 Performing Activity for the Navy (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 providing 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 and MIDS JTRS CMN-4 are critical Tactical Data Link capabilities and 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 FY 2021 Budget funds the MIDS Modernization Software and Firmware development and the Field Loadable capability development effort for the MIDS JTRS terminal. It also funds Special Test Equipment WIN10 upgrade and the test equipment and support for a new depot/lab. FY 2021 funds the NSA Information Assurance Security Requirements update for MIDS JTRS and TTNT specifications. FY 2021 completes the MIDS JTRS Link 16 transceiver hardware upgrade mitigating the effects of multipath. FY 2021 also completes the TTNT problem report fixes that come out of testing the TTNT terminal and completes the development of the TTNT Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Test Program Sets (TPS). The CASS TPS will enable I-level testing of the terminal in the field allowing field level replacement of SRUs instead of returning the entire terminal to the manufacturer. (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 2021 DMR will complete AHF Functionality Development, conduct submarine EMCON testing, complete the MUOS Development and continue development of updated DMR Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) 3.1 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 2021 request is for NTCDL product development, to include delivery 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. FY 2021 funding supports further investigation of cloud technologies and utilization of an application integration process for information warfare and rapid program insertion. Funding also supports evaluation of new technologies to enable rapid introduction of new products and technology to prevent obsolescence and end of support issues.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 0604280N_5_1319_PB_2021
• Change Summary Explanation: The FY2021 funding request for PE 0604280N was increased by $49.771 million, program adjustments are as follows: -The FY2021 funding request was reduced by $5.784 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. -The FY2021 funding request was increased by $0.843 million due to miscellaneous program and rate changes. -The FY2021 funding request was increased by $54.712 million due to MIDS Modernization and field download capability initiatives.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Autonomy
• C4I
• Cyber
• Electronic Warfare
• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Space
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Force
• Command And Control
• Command And Control Systems
• Communication Systems
• Computer Programming
• Computers
• Digital Communications
• Global Positioning Systems
• Guidance
• Multiple Access
• Radio Equipment
• Software Defined Radio
• Systems Engineering
• Tactical Networks
• Test And Evaluation
• Test Equipment
• Unmanned Aerial Systems

Readers

• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs
• Cyber
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Space