Counter-Rockets, Artillery & Mortar
Abstract
The Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar (C-RAM) system-of-systems (SoS) is an evolutionary program that detects RAM launches, provides localized warning to the defended area, intercepts rounds in flight, and enhances response to and defeat of enemy forces. C-RAM combines multi-service fielded and non-developmental item sensors, command and control (C2) equipment, a commercial industry-produced warning system, and a modified U.S. Navy intercept system (Land-based Phalanx Weapon System [LPWS]), all connected via a wireless local area network. The Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) system, also under the management of the C-RAM Project Office, has been enhanced to integrate the sensors, weapons, and warning systems to provide C2 for the C-RAM SoS. C-RAM C2 software correlates the RAM sensor data, evaluates the threat, provides early warning, directs engagements, and cues counterfire systems and reaction forces. C-RAM C2 employs an agile software development, maintenance, and sustainment strategy, with Urgent Materiel Releases (UMR) every 6 months and Full Materiel Releases (FMR) every 15-18 months, to keep pace with rapidly fielding integrated systems to meet operational needs. The C-RAM SoS capability in theater is supported through the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) process. Base RDT&E supports C-RAM C2 basic Air Defense functionality as well as directed enhancements to the C-RAM SoS capability, such as development and integration of C-RAM network security enhancements and development of all-digital radar technology to address emerging threats. FY 2020 Base RDT&E dollars in the amount of $1.277 million provide FAAD/C-RAM C2 development and enhancements based on changes in threat, integration of new interfaces, technology insertions, and interoperability requirements, and provide development and regression testing to ensure C-RAM C2 enhancements do not negatively impact C-RAM SoS performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 149_0604741A_5_2040_PB_2020
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