Ship Self Def (Detect & Cntrl)

Abstract

This program element provides Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Class ships Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK2 Combat System upgrades and integrates new equipment and systems to pace the threat and capture advances in technology. Examples of captured advanced technologies are: open architecture, advanced information assurance and initial cyber defense, Fire Control Loop Improvement Project (FCLIP), Far-Term Interoperability Improvement Project (FTIIP), and advanced sensor integration all of which require corresponding SSDS MK2 changes. The program element also includes the integrated Combat System project for embedded shipboard training and the Non-Lethal weapons project in support of anti-terrorism/force protection missions. QRCC project (PU 2178) - implements an evolutionary acquisition of improved ship self-defense capabilities against Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs), and improved multi-warfare capabilities, for Aircraft carriers and Amphibious Class ships. SSDS MK 2 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 combat direction, and joint interoperability via the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Tactical Digital Information Link (TADL)-J. System design emphasizes commonality and a single source software library which are major mechanisms for cost control and avoidances. SSDS uses a physically distributed, open system architecture computer network consisting of common hardware such as the Common Processor System (CPS) and the Common Display System (CDS). SSDS MK2 implements new combat system war-fighting capabilities and improvements, as well as, DoD and Navy mandated enhanced cybersecurity capabilities on phased basis via Advanced Capability Builds (ACB) and Technology Insertion (TI). PU 2178 efforts are divided into three major functional areas: SSDS Product Development, Combat Systems Integration, and Test and Evaluation/Certification. Joint Non-Lethal Weapons (PU 3172) - provides a long range laser warning and dazzle system, maritime vessel stopper system, and combined effects (light, laser, and sound) system 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 nonlethal capability gaps. Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) supports research, development, and testing of material solutions for VAS capability gaps encountered during missions in combat zones. Expeditionary force lacks the ability to detect and recognize potential threat craft at the maximum possible range and at the earliest time in all weather environments during day and night. In addition, the warfighter needs the ability to record both audio/video encounters and incidents for after action reporting SSDS Training Improvement Program (PU 3358) - provides enhancements and upgrades to the SSDS Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) components within the combat system, combat system elements, Battle-Force Tactical Training (BFTT), and Advanced Training Domain (ATD) to address needs for increased training capability and functionality in conjunction with SSDS MK2 Advanced Capability Builds (ACB)/Fire Control Loop Improvement Project (FCLIP), Far-Term Interoperability Improvement Project (FTIIP), Task Force Cyber Awakening (TFCA) Boundary Defense Capability (BDC), and Technical Insertion efforts under PU 2178 (QRCC). These enhancements will address current and future training requirements by implementing new functionality to enable the individual warfighter through distributed battle group events to engage in more complex training requirements to support fleet required training certification events. Capability Development and integration are related to Self Defense, Underwater, Surface, and other warfare areas. Capability enhancements and upgrades include development of re-useable common components that can be leveraged by SSDS MK2 combat systems, and/or integration of re-usable common components developed by the TSTC/BFTT Program and AEGIS Advanced Training Domain (ATD)/TSTC Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) projects to meet AEGIS combat system training requirements. TSTC continues to integrate and update, as new tactical capabilities are being introduced, to enable crew operator proficiency training for basic and sustainment level training events, through distributed strike group certification fleet synthetic training (FST) events and including COMPTUEX FST at Sea integration into Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) environment. Continued Development is required to integrate new capabilities and interfaces to provide training for AEGIS and SSDS combat system capability upgrades, and to address the Fleet's Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Fleet Training Wholeness initiative. Additionally, modernization is needed to support the DoD Training Transformation Plan, the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan and Commander United States Fleet Forces Command Fleet Readiness Training Plan.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 0604755N_5_1319_PB_2021
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding Changes from FY 2020 to FY 2021: The FY 2021 funding request was reduced by $2.576 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances. The FY 2021 PU 2178 net decrease of $-22.257M reflects an increase of $6.6M which is provided to integrate the additional capabilities of the RAM Block 2B missile into SSDS Build 12 to improve ship self-defense capability against anti-ship cruise missiles; Completion of SSDS Build 10 development effort and fielding of the F35B Integration project, which were improved by the effectiveness of the test, analyze, and fix efforts, as well the efficiency of the inter-operability test and link certification efforts. The FY 2021 PU 3172 net decrease reflects realignment of OCO to base. The FY 2021 PU 3358 net increase of $+2.255M is to develop the capability that will provide SSDS ships the ability to train using Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC). Specifically, developing requirements documentation and developing modifications to provide the necessary sensor improvements to support LVC training At-Sea. Additionally, developing an Integrate Strike Group CEC Training At-Sea capability in support of the Fleet Training Wholeness (FTW) through LVC. Funding Changes from Previous Budget: FY 2021 net increase of $+3.538 included: $+6.6M increase to PU 2178 to integrate the additional capabilities of the RAM Block 2B missile into SSDS Build 12 to improve ship self-defense capability against anti-ship cruise missiles offset by $+.163 for availability of prior year execution balances; $-2.581M decrease to PU 3172 for realignment between OCO and base, realignment of funds for partial restoration of RHIB procurement, availability of prior year execution balances; $-1.788M decrease to PU 3358 for availability of prior year execution balances. FY 2020 net decrease of $-12.878 reflects a $-14 million congressional reduction to PU 2178 due to Ship Self Defense System Combat Systems Engineering Agent contract award delays. The contract was award in FY19. This reduction slows initial design and development of capabilities (ESSM BLK 2 integration, RAM BLK II integration) and pushes this effort into FY21. A $+1.122 million program adjustment for OCO in PU 3172, Joint Non-Lethal Weapons. FY 2020 OCO efforts include research and prototype development to determine a material solution to satisfy current Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) capability gaps encountered during missions, including the ability to detect and recognize potential threat craft at the maximum possible range and at the earliest time in all-weather environments and the ability to record both audio/video encounters and incidents for after action reporting. The investment to the Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) supports research, development, and testing of material solutions for VAS capability gaps encountered during missions in combat zones. Expeditionary force lacks the ability to detect and recognize potential threat craft at the maximum possible range and at the earliest time in all-weather environments during day and night. In addition, the warfighter needs the ability to record both audio/video encounters and incidents for after action reporting.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Cyber
• Engineered Resilient Systems
• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Aircraft Carriers
• Control Systems
• Cooperative Engagement Capability
• Cybersecurity
• Data Links
• Directed Energy Weapons
• Naval Operations
• Navy
• Nonlethal Weapons
• Product Development
• Situational Awareness
• Software Design
• Software Development
• Systems Engineering
• Tactical Training
• Test And Evaluation
• Uss Gerald R. Ford

Readers

• Fire Suppression Systems Design.
• Military Training and Readiness Simulation
• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Directed Energy