Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier)

Abstract

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy LOE 1, Unified Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. FY 2021 RDT&E resources are required to purchase mature production representative prototype components for operational demonstration evaluations, testing, and Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) characterization in support of Capability Set 23 in accordance with the Army approved ITN Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD). The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) radio program is a single Acquisition Category IC program encompassing: handheld radios (one-channel Rifleman Radio (RR), two-channel Leader Radio (LR), and single-channel data radio) and Manpack (MP) radio (Generation 1 and Generation 2 radios). HMS provides voice and data communication to the expeditionary Warfighter with an on-the-move, at-the-halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. HMS radio systems are software reprogrammable, networkable, multi-mode systems capable of simultaneous voice and data communication. HMS radios will support a variety of other platforms, including tactical End User Devices (EUD) voice and data needs. HMS provides tailorable and scalable, software-defined radio systems meeting U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command communications needs. Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier) provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. The radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) legacy waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. They also provide advanced waveforms (e.g. TrellisWare TSM) that provide Secure but Unclassified (SBU) communications. The MP radio provides the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform for Tactical Satellite communications. The HMS program is currently in the process of conducting significant testing, including Laboratory and Field Based Risk Reduction events in support of an Operational Test event. The HMS radio systems serve as the backbone of the ITN architecture, supporting a converged Mission Command network. This funding supports ITN testing and evaluation, of which HMS is a key component. The Army intends to test and integrate two-channel communication technologies, utilizing existing Army two-channel radio variants (MP Radios), in support of Air to Ground. A single-channel variant that runs an advanced networking waveform and Small Form Factors will be evaluated as part of the ITN as an affordable option to reduce size, weight, and power. This RDTE 6.5 funding line will involve mature system development, integration, and demonstration in support of ITN evaluation to include: concept refinement, characterization, data collection, demos, integrated testing, and operational assessments.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 0605042A_5_2040_PB_2021
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Energy and Power Technologies
• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Force
• Artificial Satellites
• Contracts
• Digital Communications
• Engineering
• Line Of Sight
• Marine Corps
• Program Management
• Radio Equipment
• Satellite Communications
• Software Defined Radio
• Systems Engineering
• Tactical Networks
• Tactical Radios
• Test And Evaluation
• United States Special Operations Command
• Warfare

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Space
• Space - Satellites