Shipboard IW Exploit

Abstract

These programs are classified Information Warfare/Electronic Warfare (IW/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 carrier strike and amphibious expeditionary group combatant commanders with real-time indications and warnings through acquisition ("Find") and localization ("Fix") of Signals of Interest (SOIs) as well as provide the Surface Fleet's only EW non-kinetic capabilities ("Finish"). As an incremental acquisition program, Research, Development, Test and 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). Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Family of Systems (FoS) will continue development and integration of capabilities able to operate in communication challenged environments to provide solutions for the SSEE Increment F, SSEE Modifications, and Spectral systems. Additionally, will also 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 within the electromagnetic spectrum. SSEE Increment F (and its variants) is the primary, currently fielded system providing full-scope, simultaneous capability, while system 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 integrating and interoperating with the SSEE Increment F host system and is broken into two major components: Paragon which provides simultaneous detection, collection, processing, 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 is the Navy's next-generation SIGINT, Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW), and IO weapons system providing 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 what existing systems can provide. Spectral will rapidly deliver enhancements in spectrum coverage, advanced scalability and capability arbitration, advances in antenna technologies, and improvements in integration with other Radio Frequency (RF) systems, combat systems, and other data interfaces to bring together a comprehensive integrated cryptologic intelligence picture. Integrated Communications and Data Systems (ICADS) Increment II is a backup communications and data system developed to respond to a Fleet need for robust Command and Control in a Denied or Degraded Environment (C2D2E). ICADS Increment II has a number of different communications and data systems across the spectrum including satellite, line of sight, and high frequency communications. ICADS uses a modular approach that enables fielding aboard multiple hull types, including destroyers and unmanned surface vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
2134_0304785N_5_1319_PB_2021

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Microelectronics
  • Space

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