Ship Self Def (Detect & Cntrl)

Abstract

This program element consolidates currently ongoing and planned programmatic efforts related to Detect & Control aspects of Ship Self Defense (SSD) to facilitate effective planning and management of these efforts and to exploit the synergistic relationship inherent in each. Analysis and demonstration have established that surface SSD based on single-sensor detection point-to-point control architecture is inadequate against current and projected Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) threats. The supersonic seaskimming ASCM reduces the effective battle space to the horizon and the available reaction time-line to less than 30 seconds from first opportunity to detect until the ASCM impacts its target ship. Against such a threat, multi-sensor integration is required for effective detection, and parallel processing is essential to reduce reaction time to acceptable levels and to provide vital coordination/integration of hardkill and softkill assets. These SSD projects address and coordinate the detect and control functions necessary to meet the rigorous SSD requirements. Quick Reaction Combat Capability (QRCC, PU2178) / Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Training Improvement Program (PU3358): Multi-sensor integration, parallel processing and the coordination of hard-kill / soft-kill capabilities in an automated, doctrine-based response to the ASCM threats are the cornerstones of SSDS being developed through QRCC (PU 2178) efforts. In addition, this project provides for the central system engineering management for the integration of advanced sensor, weapon and C4I upgrades and the test and certification of the Integrated Combat System (ICS). The SSDS Training Improvement Program (PU 3358) is for the integration of Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) improvements into the SSDS Advanced Capability Build (ACB) and Technology Insertion (TI) efforts under QRCC (PU 2178). The Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) is the core combat system control element for the Quick Reaction Combat Capability (QRCC) in aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. SSDS integrates a diverse set of fire control loop sensors and weapons, and C4I systems for each ship class (CVN68/78, LHA6, LHD1, LPD17, and LSD41/49). SSDS MK2 provides the capabilities for integrated air and missile defense, multi-warfare situational awareness, combat direction, and joint interoperability via the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)-J (Link 16). SSDS MK2 is being fielded with the new construction carriers (CVN78 class) and amphibious ships (LHA6, LPD17 classes). SSDS MK2 is replacing the Advanced Combat Direction System (ACDS) in the LHD1 class and SSDS MK1 in the LSD 41/49 class as fleet modernization initiatives. SSDS MK2 integrates new combat system war-fighting capabilities and improvements on phased basis via ACB, TI, the Fire Control Loop Improvement Project (FCLIP), and Accelerated Mid-Term Interoperability Improvement Project (AMIIP). New hardware TI baselines are required every four years to refresh the Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) assemblies to sustain system production and to support the incorporation of new ACB capabilities. Each individual ship is planned for a TI upgrade on an eight year interval to replace obsolescent COTS hardware and support the fielding of the ACB capabilities. Integrated Swimmer Defense (ISD, PU3306) scope is to provide the Navy Expeditionary security forces with capabilities of a portable marine integrated swimmer defense system (ISDS) to engage combat swimmers/divers or unknown individuals underwater once they have been detected. Non-Lethal Weapons (PU 3172) provides a long range laser warning and dazzle systems for use in the maritime environment. Optical warning and distraction has been identified by the services as a possible technology solution to mitigate and/or address several known joint non-lethal capability gaps.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2015
• Source ID: 0604755N_5_1319_PB_2015
• Change Summary Explanation: FY 2013 Reductions includes sequestration, SIBR/STTR Transfer, and Miscellaneous rate adjustments. FY14 Changes includes Congressional Program Decreases for Project 2178 and 3172 and Miscellaneous rate adjustments. FY15 Changes includes Program Reduction for Project 2178, Department's decision to reduce contracted services, and miscellaneous rates adjustments. For Project 2178, FY15 program changes includes reductions in Project 2178 for a 2-year delay in the SSDS MK 2 Advanced Capability Build (ACB)-16; ACB-16 was the designation for the next major SSDS baseline for the integration of new sensor, weapon and C4I capabilities for anti-ship missile defense and strike group interoperability. With the delay, ACB-16 has been re-designated ACB-20. The SSDS MK 2 ACB-12 capability baseline development, test and fielding will continue as planned. However, with the delay in development and fielding of ACB-16, an increased number of SSDS MK 2 ships will receive ACB-12 capability baseline and specific fire control loop improvements, in lieu of ACB-16.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Cyber
• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Human Systems
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Aircraft Carriers
• Contracts
• Control Systems
• Cooperative Engagement Capability
• Defense Systems
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Naval Warfare
• Navy
• Nonlethal Weapons
• Performance Tests
• Procurement
• Production
• Security
• Test And Evaluation
• Training

Readers

• Fire Suppression Systems Design.
• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy
• Hypersonics
• Space