Shipboard IW Exploit
Abstract
The FY 2020 funding request was increased by $11.098M to support Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Family of Systems (FoS) (which includes SSEE Increment E, SSEE Increment F (and its variants), Spectral and SSEE Modifications), and Integrated Communications Data System (ICADS) (which includes ICADS Increment I and ICADS Increment II)). These programs are classified Information Warfare (IW) / Electronic Warfare (EW) tactical cryptologic systems supporting all facets of Assured Command and Control, Battlespace Awareness, Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare / Integrated Fires (EMW/IF) modes of global engagement and provide both battle group and combatant commanders with real-time indications and warnings by acquisition ("Find") and localization ("Fix") of Signals of Interest (SOI) as well as provide the Surface Fleet's only EW non-kinetic capabilities ("Finish"). The SSEE Increment F variants bring a new dimension of afloat Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities by providing advanced scalability and modularity for mission planners to execute. SSEE Modifications is a classified tactical signals intelligence frequency extension capability that integrates and interoperates with SSEE Increment F host system. SSEE Modifications is broken into two major components, Paragon which provides simultaneous detection, collection, processing, Information Operations (IO) and display of communication intelligence data from hostile, high threat and adversary platforms in select frequency ranges not prosecuted or countered with the host system, and the Graywing subsystem which is an advanced common data link system with SSEE Increment F systems. Spectral however, is the Navy's next-generation SIGINT, EMW, and IO weapons system to provide scalable, mission configurable, and modular capabilities using a common user interface through an open software architecture to allow rapid integration and deployment of special use capabilities satisfying Navy and Joint maritime intelligence requirements beyond any existing system could match. Spectral will rapidly deliver enhancements in spectrum coverage, advances in antenna technologies, and improvements in integration with other Radio Frequency (RF) systems, combat systems, and other data interfaces to bring a together a comprehensive integrated cryptologic intelligence picture. As an incremental acquisition program, Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding is required to rapidly develop and integrate new technologies and associated new operational capabilities to pace both known and future signal threats and transition as Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) upgrades into the system's hardware / software configuration and deliver to fielded systems as required to satisfy Fleet needs. Program funding incorporates P3I, new Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) based technologies, and software into the existing systems to address Fleet needed priorities, capability gaps or combat known threats. Funding also focuses on developing and delivering expanded non-kinetic EW capabilities and net-centric Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), as well as meeting intended interoperability objectives through Fleet defined Common Core Architectures (CCA) to enable application hosting services; all in accordance with Presidential direction and strategic objectives while also in support of multiple Operational Plans (OPLANS), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and communications challenged scenarios (previously known as Anti-Access Area Denial) (further details held at a higher classification level). SSEE FoS will continue development and integration of capabilities able to operate in those communications challenged environments solutions for the SSEE Increment F, SSEE Modifications, and Spectral systems as well as bring enhanced signals exploitation and expanded SOI processing capabilities to fielded systems. Funding supports development and integration efforts to fuse data produced and distributed by Shipboard IW/Information Operations (IO) systems with other intelligence data at multiple classification levels and provided to shipboard combat systems to support kinetic and non-kinetic fires. It can also be used to enable a more complete understanding and more agile and effective exploitation of the electromagnetic spectrum. FY 2020 funding for SSEE Increment F (and its variants) will continue to develop, refine, and test new, unexplored and unexploited signal and cyber capabilities and integrate solutions to incorporate other Navy development investments to enhance the Fleet's ability to dominate and defend cyberspace mediums, insert new technology enhancements via incremental software and hardware upgrades and to deliver as required to maximize system effectiveness. Specifically, Increment F will continue development in support of software and hardware development for VITA 49 / VPX Next-Generation Chassis to deliver advanced capabilities in a dynamic environment while integrating hosting services to platforms, bringing an enhanced modular, mission-tailorable system infrastructure specifically required for National/Tactical integration. Funding will also finalize development for solutions intended to meet Joint interface and compliance standards (4.X). SSEE Increment F also continues to integrate capabilities able to operate in communications challenged environments into the system configuration. FY 2020 funding for Spectral will continue acquisition, logistics, test planning, and contracting activities, while beginning development and engineering of capabilities and subsystems to be incorporated into Engineering Design Models (EDMs) required under Fleet Capability Release - 1 (FCR-1). FY 2020 for SSEE Modifications supports continued hardware and software development to bring advanced capabilities to the Fleet for simultaneous detection, collection, processing, electronic warfare and display of communication intelligence data from hostile, high threat and adversary platforms in select extended frequency ranges not prosecuted today. It will continue development to integrate designs to bring advanced signal processing to the Next Generation-GRAYWING capability while migrating to meet future industry backplane standards to align with Common Core Architecture (CCA) strategies. With finalized Spectral requirements and specifications, changes have been made to the schedule which include shifting Milestone B decision from QTR 3 FY 2018 to QTR 3 FY 2020, and Fleet Capability Release (FCR) Integration Test from QTR 2 FY 2020 to QTR 4 FY 2023. Production Representative/Engineering Design Model (EDM) development begins in QTR 2 FY 2020, and Fleet Capability Release (FCR)-1 begins in QTR 1 FY 2023. Additionally, it added an EDM Integration Test and Operational Assessment in QTR 3 and QTR 4 FY 2022 respectively. FY 2020 funding for Integrated Communications and Data Systems Increment II (ICADS Inc. II) will support EDM - 1 development, testing and demonstration of system capability running in accordance with Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) requirements as well as all the necessary technical, acquisition and contracting documentation to bring additional EDM's. Revised Fleet requirements for ICADS Inc. II coupled with a delayed start in acquisition and engineering, forced adopting a new hybrid acquisition model to ensure rapid system prototyping. The following changes have made to the ICADS schedule: Milestone C shifted from QTR 1 FY 2020 to QTR 4 FY 2021, Integration Test -1 moved from QTR 4 FY 2018 to QTR 4 FY 2021 and Production Representative -1 delivery from QTR 4 FY 2018 to QTR 1 FY 2021.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 2134_0304785N_5_1319_PB_2020
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