(U)Unman Carrier Launch A/B Surv & Strk(UCLASS)Sys

Abstract

The Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) system will enhance carrier capability and versatility for the Joint Forces Commander through integration of a persistent and mission flexible unmanned aircraft into the Carrier Air Wing. The UCLASS Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) highlights the need for a persistent, survivable carrier-based Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, & Targeting (ISR&T) and precision strike asset. The Department continues to assess the UCLASS program and is conducting a Strategic Portfolio Review (SPR) of Department of Defense airborne ISR&T systems and the future composition of the carrier air wing. The current funding profile reflects a rephase to the program while the SPR is conducted. The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) endorsed the UCLASS ICD in April 2011 and formally approved it on 9 Jun 11 via Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memorandum (JROCM) 087-11. In support of affordability and adaptability directives, JROCMs 086-12 and 196-12 redefined the scope of JROCM 087-11 and affirmed the urgency for a platform that supports missions ranging from permissive counter-terrorism operations, to missions in low-end contested environments, to providing enabling capabilities for high-end denied operations, as well as supporting organic Naval missions. PB-17 reflects a restructure of the UCLASS program and transfers funding associated with PE 0604404N. As a result, remaining funding in PE 0604404N in the FYDP was transferred to PE 0605414N for the creation of the Carrier Based Aerial Refueling System (CBARS) program. In FY16, the UCLASS program will execute source selection preparation and competitive air vehicle risk reduction activities that will transition to the CBARS program activities. Due to the timing of H.R. 2029, FY15 does not reflect Title VIII General Provisions which rescinded $218M.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
0604404N_5_1319_PB_2017
Change Summary Explanation
Schedule and Budget: Due to restructure of the UCLASS program, all planned funding in the FYDP have been moved into (CBARS - PE 0605414N)
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Configuration Management
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Product Development
  • Refueling
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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