OFP Updates on all F-16 aircraft (Increment 1)
Abstract
OFP versions are updated continually to integrate new weapons, targeting pods, and improved avionics. Increment 1 OFP is comprised of four separate OFPs (2 x pre-block called "SCU” and 2 x post-block called "M-Series”). M-Series and Software Capability Upgrade (SCU) programs enable the design and coding of software via an agile incremental cadence of 1-2 years and address efforts required to maintain current code, integrate new precision weapons, advanced targeting pods, and improved avionics to meet DoD mandates in order to modernize the F-16's architecture. OFP increments are the key development and fielding mechanism that enables the F-16's ability to meet its NDS requirements to operate in contested environments and defend the homeland. Systems Integration Labs (SIL) are required to integrate software into the various hardware, validate user requirements and review system safety and security prior to release to flight test. These labs require annual upgrades to increase development and test efficiencies which also includes Development-Security-Operations (DevSecOps) technologies. F-16 OFPs are developed 100% organically by the 309th Software Engineering Group (SWEG) at Hill AFB, UT. The OFP effort also contains Program Management Administration (PMA) support activities to include travel, office supplies, training courses, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and support contractors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 11bf3504f78624c51beed3d63e325490
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