Ship Self Def (Engage: Soft Kill/EW)

Abstract

0954 - The Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) is segmented into Block 1A, Block 1B, Block 2, Block 3, and Soft Kill Coordination System (SKCS). Block 1A upgraded the AN/SLQ-32 pulse-processing computers and the display consoles allowing the system to more quickly identify threats and better display the information to the operator. Block 1B added adjunct sensors for special signal intercept, including Specific Emitter Identification (SEI), and High Gain High Sensitivity (HGHS) (Block 1B3), a critical improvement for the threat correlation, situational awareness, and extending the battle space. Block 2 enhanced Surface Electronic Warfare (EW) and provided improved Anti-Ship Missile Defense (ASMD) and situational awareness through an improved Electronic Support (ES) receiver, antenna, and combat system interface. The addition of Block 2 to Block 1B3 forms the AN/SLQ-32 (V)6. Block 3 will provide an enhanced electronic attack capability to improve ASMD and counter-targeting. The addition of Block 3 to AN/SLQ-32 (V)6 forms the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 system. EW Rapid Capability Insertion Process (RCIP) identifies system and mission capability gaps by analyzing EW baseline and fleet requirements, prioritizes those gaps based on fleet input and critical technology maturity, and develops upgrades to the AN/SLQ-32(V) product line to address those gaps. The SKCS will provide SK weapon coordination and enhanced situational awareness to the AN/SLQ-32 (V)6 with EW/radar track association to support SK engagement decisions, including Radar Cued Engagements (RCE) and Electronic Attack (EA) with both onboard EA, provided by AN/SLQ-32 (V)7, and off-board EA. RCIP also integrates Future Naval Capability (FNC) programs into SEWIP. 2190 - The Offboard Active Decoy (NULKA) is a joint cooperative program between the United States and Australia that developed an active offboard decoy that utilizes a broadband radio frequency repeater mounted atop a hovering rocket. NULKA is designed to counter a wide variety of present and future radar guided Anti-Ship Missiles (ASMs) by radiating a large radar cross section while flying a ship-like trajectory. The United States developed the electronic payload and fire control system, while Australia developed the hovering rocket. Future efforts involve development of the capability for high value unit protection. 3227 - SEWIP Block 2 is developing an upgraded antenna, receiver, and combat system interface for AN/SLQ-32. The upgrades are necessary in order to pace the threat, improving detection, accuracy, and mitigation of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). 3316 - The Advanced Offboard EW (AOEW) program is for the development of long duration off-board decoys integrated with onboard systems for EW coordination to counter identified EW gaps (additional details classified) in response to an urgent operational need from the Fleet that has been approved by the CNO for execution. Currently no counter to the threat exists. The program began with a Rapid Response Effort (RRE) in FY12-15 and a Decoy Development Effort (DDE) culminating in the delivery of a fully supported, full capability system. The RRE consisted of the evaluation and integration of commercially available decoys. The DDE consists of the development and evaluation of a long duration, active electronic offboard decoy system (payload only) integrated on an existing flight vehicle and an onboard/offboard EW coordinator fully able to counter the threat. The AOEW Preliminary Design contract award shifted from June 2016 to December 2016. In order to deliver this capability to the fleet as soon as possible, Engineering Development Model (EDM) contract delivery requirements have been re-phased, which enables the program to reach Milestone C in FY20. The MH60R helicopter AOEW decoy EDM and hardware delivery, integration, and flight test requirements were de-coupled from that of the MH60S. The MH60R and MH60S were originally both scheduled to be integrated and flight tested in the same fiscal year, but the integration and flight testing of the MH60S has now been shifted to FY21. In FY16 and FY17 AOEW includes a government software development effort to integrate AOEW into the Soft Kill Coordination System (SKCS) to gain maximum effectiveness from the AOEW decoy through coordination with on board systems. DDE Preliminary Design contract was awarded in December 2016. 3321 - SEWIP Block 3 is developing an Electronic Attack (EA) capability improvement required for the AN/SLQ-32(V) system to keep pace with the threat. SEWIP Block 3 will provide the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 system for all surface ships (CVN, CG, DDG, LHD) outfitted with the active variant of the AN/SLQ-32, mainly the (V)3 and (V)4, as well as select new construction platforms. The SEWIP Block 3 Acquisition leverages technology developed under the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Integrated Topside (InTop) Science and Technology (S&T) effort. SEWIP Block 3 will continue to expand the integrated shipboard combat system by providing a new integrated EA transmitter, array, and associated EA techniques. The AN/SLQ-32(V)7 integrates the new EA countermeasure (SEWIP Block 3) with the AN/SLQ-32(V)6. The AN/SLQ-32(V)6 includes an Electronic Support(ES) receiver (SEWIP Block 2), a High Gain High Sensitivity (HGHS) receiver (SEWIP Block 1B3), a Specific Emitter Identifier (SEI) receiver (SEWIP Block 1B2), display console, and backend electronics. SEWIP Block 3 includes a government software development effort for a SoftKill Coordinator (SKC) to manage EA engagements. SEWIP Block 3 is developing an EW testbed to validate system performance. SEWIP Block 3 developed and deployed a limited interim capability, starting in 2014, of a focused application of the Naval Research Lab (NRL) Transportable EW Module (TEWM) systems to support CNO Urgent Operational Needs (UON). Block 3T (AN/SLQ-59) is the TEWM system supporting the 7th fleet UON. TEWM Speed to Fleet (STF) (AN/SLQ-62) is the TEWM system supporting the 6th fleet UON. A capability enhancement upgrade for the AN/SLQ-62 will be developed in FY2017.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
0604757N_5_1319_PB_2018
Change Summary Explanation
FY 2016 funding request includes reductions as a result of SBIR/STTR transfer of $2.363 million. FY 2018 funding request reflects a net program decrease of $19.311 million reduction of project 3316 based on planned efforts and expected expenditures.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

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Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Anti-Ship Missiles
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Logistics Support
  • Procurement
  • Product Development
  • Program Management
  • Simulators
  • Situational Awareness
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space

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