JT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM (JTRS)

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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)BFTN RC3 System Enhancements (BRSE) is a system enhancement to BFTN, which is a continuing program that utilizes previously installed/existing LOS/ELOS radios to create a secure gateway that interconnects all users into a common RF tactical network. BRSE is Navy's response to the High Frequency (HF) Modernization study conducted in 2018 by OPNAV N81 and NAVIFOR N82. The system will close identified Resilient Command, Control, and Communications (RC3) gaps required to support Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO) and the RC3 posture. The BRSE pillar of RC3 brings unique communications capabilities to warfighters. BRSE will not require relay satellites for beyond line of sight (BLOS) shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications. Incorporation of automated technology will overcome historical challenges attributable to HF propagation effects to ensure links are always on-always connected (AOAC) by adjusting to dynamic environmental conditions. BRSE will complete the HF command and control loop between strike groups at sea and commanders ashore. BRSE will provide these improvements through the development of advanced waveforms with Low Probability of Exploitation (LPE) features, the replacement of 2-channels current radios with software defined radios and modems on surface platforms, automation of operations such as frequency selection, frequency tuning, and waveform parameters selection, and bringing increased performance in a contested and congested environment. 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. FY22 BRSE will continue prototype development for two (2) variants (a surface variant (plus integration kits to account for configuration differences in existing HF Legacy communications architecture among ship classes) and a fixed shore variant). In FY22, BRSE will test and evaluate initial prototypes in a shore-based operationally representative environment. Following the results of the operational test, BRSE will initiate advanced prototype development, maturing initial prototypes and developing an advanced subsurface variant and two (2) additional advanced surface variants in preparation for an Operational Demonstration in FY23. (0728) The Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) Program is the required Navy component to the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) program for enhancing protected and survivable satellite communications to Naval forces. The NMT system provides an increase in single service capability from 1.5 Megabits per second (Mbps) to 8 Mbps, increases the number of coverage areas and retains Anti-Jam/Low Probability of Intercept (AJ/LPI) protection characteristics. It is compatible with legacy Navy Low Data Rate/Medium Data Rate (LDR/MDR) terminals and will sustain the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) architecture by providing connectivity across the spectrum of mission areas, to include land, air and naval warfare, special operations, strategic nuclear operations, strategic defense, theater missile defense, and space operations and intelligence in support of Resilient Command, Control, and Communications (RC3) initiatives. The NMT system replenishes and improves on Navy terminal capabilities of the Military Strategic, Tactical & Relay System (MILSTAR), Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS). The new system equips warfighters with the assured, jam resistant, secure communications as described in the joint AEHF satellite communications system and WGS Operational Requirements Documents (ORD). (0728) The Wideband Anti-Jam Modem System (WAMS) is a Navy technology upgrade that enhances communication capability of shipboard and submarine NMTs by providing wideband Anti-Jam (AJ) Satellite Communication throughput over Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS). WAMS is a major contributor in supporting the National Defense Strategy by investing in resilience to provide assured communications capabilities. WAMS enables space segment Anti Jam (AJ) diversity (EHF/AEHF and WGS), thus enabling NMT ships and submarines equipped with the modem to operate in wideband links closer to threat jammers. The United States Air Force (USAF) Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) program will provide the ground hub component of the WAMS communication system. This PTES joint hub will serve as a DoD enterprise service ground solution for the use of the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) of SATCOM communications and introduces a Network Operations Without Shore (NOWS) capability. The NOWS capability will use the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) waveform that provides uninterrupted communication in case of loss of shore hub connectivity. PTW is a Frequency Hopped Spread Spectrum (FHSS) waveform that provides high data rates in a benign environment and anti-jam protection to meet contested data rate requirements. High data rate anti-jam capability is enabled via the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) and low data rate anti-jam capability is provided via the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) waveform. These two waveforms are designed to operate over the Wideband Global SATCOM system as well as other transponded satellites, and are also forward compatible with the on-board processing capabilities of the future Protected Tactical Satellites (PTS). WAMS enables the use of WGS X and Ka-band resources to assure access to mission critical communications to provide Resilient Command, Control, and Communications (RC3) capabilities in contested/degraded environments, formerly known as Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2AD). The use of WAMS PTW on WGS will augment AEHF Extended Data Rate (XDR) services to provide the information throughput capacity necessary to support critical Command and Control capability. (0728) Navy Global Broadcast System (GBS) is a member of the larger Joint C4I program, providing high speed (up to 45 Mbps per transponder)/large volume information/data delivery to forces afloat, ashore, and Naval Special Warfare Command. Leveraging the NMT antenna, GBS provides a one-way broadcast to Naval maritime forces across the spectrum of mission areas, to include land, air and naval warfare, special operations, strategic nuclear operations, strategic defense, theater missile defense, and space operations and intelligence in support of RC3. GBS Transmission Security (TRANSEC) is an operational requirement from the Joint GBS ORD and provides robust datalink protection of both uplink and downlink for the GBS broadcast. GBS is evaluating Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) solutions to meet the TRANSEC mandate. The Air Force & Army Anti-Jam Modem (A3M) and the WAMS are PTW solutions that are under consideration. Navy GBS will require extensive development activities for the new PTW modem solution and must conduct a FOT&E with Joint Services. Overall program efforts include technology insertion studies required to support satellite communications. (0728)The FY22 request will provide for continued development of Wideband Anti Jam Modem System (WAMS) to include integration of anti-jam capabilities and RC3 over WGS. In addition, GBS will continue GBS Transmission Security (TRANSEC) development to provide robust datalink protection of both uplink and downlink for the GBS broadcast. (0729) Satellite Communications: The details of Program Element 0604280N, Project 0729 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. (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 Production and Fielding (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 2022 Budget completes the Link 16 Hardware Upgrade and continues to fund the MIDS Modernization Software and Firmware development and the Field Loadable capability development effort for the MIDS JTRS terminal. The FY 2022 budget also supports the lead service core waveform development requirements for developing a reference implementation platform for prototyping and conducting frequency testing for the Link 16 and TTNT waveforms. The FY 2022 Budget continues to fund critical warfighter improvements to the TTNT Terminal Software and Waveform in order to out pace the threat. It also continues 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 2022 will fund DMR to complete 6.5.3 HF ALE, begin integration and porting of the latest MUOS waveform. (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 2022 request is for NTCDL to continue Full Capability development. (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 issues 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 2022 funding supports investigation of cloud and containerization technologies, and utilization of Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) in order to rapidly deliver mission tailored applications and cloud based services.

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Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date: Oct 01, 2022
Source ID: 0604280N_5_1319_PB_2022
Change Summary Explanation: The overall FY2022 funding request for PE 0604280N was increased by $1.504 million, program adjustments are as follows: - (0728) The FY2022 funding request was increased by $6.045M to support Wideband Anti-Jam Modem System (WAMS) development and testing and GBS TRANSEC development and testing. Funding has been realigned into PE 0604280N from PE 0303109N Project 0728 as part of RDTEN PE Consolidation starting FY22. - (0729) The FY2022 funding request was increased by $6.124M in project 0729. Funding has been realigned into PE 0604280N from PE 0303109N Project 0729 as part of RDTEN PE Consolidation starting FY22. The details of program element 0604280N Project 0729 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. - (0742) The FY2022 funding request was increased by $2.269M. The details of program element 0604280N Project 0742 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. - (0921) The FY2022 funding request was reduced by $22.687M due Military Global Position System (GPS) User Equipment (MGUE) development delays impacting integration efforts of Embedded GPS Inertial-Military Code (M-Code) (EGI-M) GPS Receivers and the planned completion of integration and Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT) efforts within several NAVSTAR GPS programs. - (1411.L39) The FY2022 funding request was increased by $0.743M. The details of program element 0604280N Project 1411 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. - (1411.S15) The FY2022 funding request was decreased by $1.413M. The details of program element 0604280N Project 1411 are classified SECRET//NOFORN and are submitted to Congress in the classified budget justification books. - (2126) The FY2022 funding request was increased by $4.357M to include an increase of $3.102M for Link 16 to fund vendor qualification of the MIDS J BU3 ship interface to meet environmental, functional, security and electromagnetic compatibility requirements and government host integration and validation testing; $1.658M increase to support increased staffing for software development and independent verification and validation efforts as part of the C2P Modernization development and -$0.403M decrease in LMMT development efforts as CD 3 nears completion in FY22. - (3020 MIDS/JTRS) The FY2022 funding request decreases by $15.810M overall due to the MIDS JTRS Link 16 Hardware development effort entering into testing in FY 2022; the development work is complete and the effort moves into the testing phase. Risk reduction efforts for MIDS JTRS Software/Firmware development, risk reduction for Field Loadable capability, and the NSA standards update also complete in FY 2021. There is an increase in FY 2022 for Core Waveform upgrades, but overall PU 3020 decreases from FY 2021 to FY 2022. - (9999 MIDS/JTRS) A FY2022 overall decrease of $4.0M due to one-time add in FY 2021 to accelerate the software and firmware development for MIDS Modernization efforts and qualification. - (3341) The FY2022 funding request was decreased by $15.424M due to major EDM test events completing in FY21, and the anticipated completion of Path 1 development efforts mid-year FY22.
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