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. Block 1B added adjunct sensors, including Specific Emitter Identification (SEI), and High Gain High Sensitivity (HGHS) (Block 1B3), a critical improvement for extending the battle space. Block 2 enhanced Surface Electronic Warfare (EW) and provided improved Anti-Ship Missile Defense (ASMD) and situational awareness (SA) 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 Onboard Electronic Attack (EA) 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. The SKCS will provide SK weapon coordination and enhanced situational awareness to the AN/SLQ-32 (V)6 and (V)7 with EW/radar track association to support Softkill (SK) engagement decisions. 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. RCIP also integrates Future Naval Capability (FNC) programs into SEWIP. FY22 request of $16.448M supports continued support development, test and integration of SKCS with AEGIS Baseline (BL) 9 and BL 10, completion of the Softkill Performance and Real-Time Assessment (SPARTA) and SLQ-32 Tactical Simulator (TACSIM) efforts, year two efforts for RCIP #7 which analyze and design hardware upgrades to improve signal throughput and system reliability, Electronic Support Software Algorithm Enhancements for improved system performance and fielding of PCAP's new operator tools and displays for improved situation awareness. 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 counters 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. FY22 funding includes Decoy Launcher Processor (DLP) technology refresh to address threat and obsolescence issues. The Decoy Launch Message Convertor (DLMC) development effort consists of development of the Decoy Launch Message Convertor (DLMC), and delivery of Engineering Development Models (EDMs) to support Factory Qualification Testing (FQT) and Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT), and development of the Objective Architecture software to improve employment of the Nulka system. 3068 - The Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED) program will deliver an expendable long endurance autonomous off-board decoy Countermeasure system, comprised of a flight vehicle and Radio Frequency (RF) payload with modular capability allowing for rapid evolution of the Electronic Warfare (EW) payload. LEED will integrate with SLQ-32 and address EW gaps in response to a fleet requirement to counter Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) threats. LEED will provide the fleet with enhanced EW coordination and capability, including the ability to stretch engagement timelines and counter heterogeneous missile attacks. LEED Countermeasure Development Phase 1 includes competitive development of operational-level Countermeasure prototypes that demonstrate and validate critical capabilities, including flight performance and RF functionality. LEED Countermeasure Development Phase 2 will build on the critical technologies from Phase 1 to develop production-representative Engineering Development Models (EDMs). The FY22 LEED effort includes Phase 1 development of LEED Countermeasure prototypes, including hardware procurements and all development activities required to procure, design, and integrate hardware and software components. LEED will be developed alongside the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Long Endurance Airborne Platform (LEAP) Project, which begins in FY21. In FY22, LEED Countermeasure Development Phase 1 will be initiated, which will leverage technologies developed and matured under the ONR LEAP Project. 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. In FY 2012, the program began with a Rapid Response Effort (RRE) which was completed in FY 2014. The RRE consisted of the evaluation and integration of commercially available decoys. The Decoy Development Effort (DDE) consists of the development and evaluation of a long duration, active electronic offboard decoy system (payload) integrated on an existing flight vehicle (MH-60R/MH-60S), integration with ship and air systems, and a government software development effort to integrate AOEW into the Soft Kill Coordination System (SKCS) to gain maximum effectiveness from the decoy through coordination with an onboard system. The DDE Preliminary Design contract was awarded Dec 2016 followed by a System Requirements Review (SRR)/System Functional Review (SFR) leading to a Preliminary Development Review (PDR) in Sep 2017. The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (E&MD) Option was awarded in Sep 2017. In the DDE/E&MD effort, the program is developing and integrating Engineering Development Models (EDMs) with the System of Systems (SOS) partners to prepare for the program's test phase. Also included in the DDE/E&MD effort is the development of the Technical Data Package (TDP). The TDP is targeted to be completed and delivered in FY22. The DDE Test and Certification effort encompasses the test phase of the program. Factory Qualification Test (FQT) and developmental/operational testing will be completed as part of this effort. FQT will complete in FY22. Developmental and operational testing is scheduled to complete in FY23. Operational test results (Initial Operational Test & Evaluation) are planned to support the Full Rate Production (FRP) decision scheduled for FY23, however, reductions taken in FY23-FY26 may jeopardize the completion of operational test. As part of the MH-60R/S Flight Certification effort, the program is required to complete NAVAIR Avionics Operating Program (AOP) software development and Flight Certification, which are critical to support fielding of the AOEW decoy. The AOP software supports integration of the AOEW decoy with the MH-60R/S airframe and is required for successful completion of Flight Certification. AOP software development will complete in FY21. Flight Certification testing includes Ground and Flight Jettison, Flight Test for Mission Performance / Spec Compliance Flight Test, Functional Software Test, and Decoy Fit and Egress Test, which ensures operational Safety of Flight and is critical to successful decoy fielding. NAVAIR Flight Certification will complete in FY23. 3321 - SEWIP Block 3 is developing an advanced Electronic Attack (EA) capability to keep pace with the evolving Anti-Ship Missile Defense (ASMD) threat and counter targeting required for the AN/SLQ-32(V) system. SEWIP Block 3 will provide the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 system for all surface ships (CVN, 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 and integration effort for a SoftKill Coordinator (SKC) to manage EA engagements. SEWIP Block 3 is developing an Electronic Warfare Test Bed (EWTB) to validate system performance via modeling and simulation.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
0604757N_5_1319_PB_2022
Change Summary Explanation
FY2020 funding decrease of $3.340M is due to SBIR reductions. Additionally, the decrease of $.014M is due to reprogramming of funds to support higher priority Navy requirements. FY2021 funding decrease of $4.122M is due Block 3 Government Engineering previously funded and $0.399M excess to need undistributed reduction. FY2022 funding increase of $31.950M is the establishment of LEED funding in PU 3068 ($16.450M) and an increase for AOEW ($18.900M), and N2N6 SEWIP Reduction of ($3.400M). $3.460M reduction is due to NWCF rate and other misc adjustments.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Ship Missiles
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Security Software
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Developmental Tests
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Performance Tests
  • Procurement
  • Product Development
  • Radio Frequency
  • Situational Awareness
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space

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