QRCC
Abstract
A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification The QRCC project (PU 2178) implements an evolutionary acquisition of improved ship self-defense capabilities against Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs), and improved multi-warfare capabilities, for Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Class ships. SSDS MK 2 integrates a diverse set of fire control loop sensors and weapons and C4I systems for each ship class (CVN68/78, LHA6, LHD1, LPD17, and LSD41/49). SSDS MK 2 provides combat direction, and joint interoperability via the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)-J/Link 16. System design emphasizes commonality and a single source software library that are major mechanisms for cost control and avoidances. SSDS uses a physically distributed, open system architecture computer network consisting of common hardware such as the CPS/CDS and common Computing Infrastructure. SSDS MK 2 integrates new combat system war-fighting capabilities and improvements via incremental capability packages and computing infrastructure (previously Technology Insertion) improvement deliveries. PU 2178 efforts are divided into two major functional areas: SSDS Product Development/Combat Systems Integration, and Test and Evaluation/Certification. SSDS Product Development encompasses systems engineering efforts, technology and capability insertion/integration, and cyber-security, including the development and integration of SSDS Build 10 with the required Technology Insertion TI12/12H computing and display configuration and the development and integration of SSDS Build 12 with the required TI16 computing and display configuration. SSDS Product Development will provide warfighter upgrades including implementation of common software components for System Track Management; integration of CPS and CDS; expansion of SSDS MK 2 Local Area Network (LAN) to a Combat System LAN; integration of new Combat System/C4I elements (SPY-6(V)2, SPY-6(V)3, SLQ-32(V)6 SEWIP, RAM Block 2A/2B, ESSM Block 2, CIWS, and CANES); implementation of shared, inheritable CS-level cybersecurity capabilities and Total Ship Training Capability. Capabilities beyond SSDS Build 12 will begin to transition to development by third party software developers and a Common Software construct. SSDS Build 10 is fielded on CVN 78, CVN 72, LHD 2, LSD 46 and LHD 6. To improve efficiency and reduce SW build proliferation, the SSDS design is migrating an initial release of Build 12 with Advanced Training Domain capability to the TI-16 hardware configuration for initial installation on the CVN 73. SSDS Build 12 development will continue with additional releases to implement SSDS improvements to integrate the SPY-6 variants, ESSM Block 2, SEWIP Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Service (GPNTS) and includes system engineering, critical experiments, software development, operating environment, cyber-security software, hardware/software integration, factory qualification testing, land-based engineering testing, system/software Test, Analyze, and Fix (TAAF) effort in support of CS, logistics products and ashore training course development. FY 2023/2024 includes continuing ongoing transition to production for the next SSDS hardware configuration, establishing a Common Computing Infrastructure allowing for targeted obsolescence and computing scaling upgrades vice wholesale modernization for ships so equipped. Capability development beyond SSDS Build 12 begins to explore utilization of a Common Software construct for development activities and scales with development capacity availability. Cybersecurity, initiatives under PU 2178 will provide the SSDS MK 2 Combat System (CS) layered protect and detect functionality and will introduce critical response functionality to respond to and recover from cyber-attacks. SSDS Cybersecurity is a phased multi-year effort to define, develop, and integrate DoD and Navy mandated enterprise Combat System cybersecurity solutions. Continuing ongoing efforts in FY 2024, SSDS is collaborating to establish enterprise cyber accreditation processes for continuous and persistent certifications of hardware and software developed within a common software development environment. These solutions enhance the cybersecurity framework pillars of Identify, Protect, React, and Restore and expand force level cyber defense capabilities for the Carrier and Amphibious Fleet against actions by sophisticated adversaries. System engineering efforts for Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F35B&C integration Onboard LHA, LHD and CVN Class ships will provide improved F35 interoperability via Link 16 and integration of the Target Package Generator (TPG), a NAVAIR application. Systems engineering efforts will also provide improved land domain command and control for the Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Air Ground Task Force (ARG/MAGTF) commanders and staffs through integration of USMC Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) program of record with LHA/LHD CEC and C5I systems. CAC2S Afloat also provides access to Variable Message Format (VMF) communications network and provides both Maritime and Land Situational Awareness for the ARG/MAGTF commanders and Ship Self Defense System operators. Combat System Integration under PU 2178 encompasses Combat System (CS) System-of-Systems modeling and simulation, system analysis/engineering (including Model-Based System Engineering), and system/software development for integration of sensors, weapons and C4I systems with SSDS MK 2 in Aircraft Carrier and Amphibious Class Ships. It also provides the system of systems engineering and development/integration of continued fire control loop improvements beyond FCLIP Phase 2 for tracking, weapon scheduling and engagement control with ESSM Block 2 missile; SEWIP Block 2 Soft kill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS), along with additional capability integration for GPNTS, and RAM Block 2B. (Integration of SEWIP Block 3 Electronic Attack has been deferred due to deferral of SEWIP Block 3 fielding to CVNs.) FTIIP is the second phase of the corrective action plan for the resolution of the strike group interoperability issues. FTIIP includes implementation of Tactical Data Link (TADIL) IFF Mode 5 identification capabilities, F/A-18 Digital Air Control (Phase 1) in support of F/A-18 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter initial deployment, integration of the Shipboard Gridlock System/ Automatic Correlation (SGS/AC) system into the SSDS MK2 TI-16 configuration, and implementation of other high priority software. CAC2S Afloat-CEC integration provides capability to directly network with F-35, F/A-18 E/F, E/A-18G (and other joint tactical aircraft) and to downlink aircraft track and target data for enhanced command and control and force mission execution. It also provides a means to provide realtime aircraft mission status (weapons deployment, battle damage assessment, mission status, flight data and activity, communication channels, fuel state, time on station) and execution information at multiple locations onboard all networked ships and shore sites for force coordination of mission activity and coordination of remote fires for over the horizon (OTH) weapons. Ultimately, this integration effort will enable the ARG/MAGTF the ability to properly execute expeditionary advanced base operation and operate in a contested littoral environment. CAC2S Afloat integration encompasses system analysis/engineering, and system/software development for integration of multiple shipboard C5I system interfaces to include interfaces to GCCS-M, DCGS-N, JADOCS, TBMCS, SSDS, CEC, Minotaur FoS/MTC-A, and the OTH Missile Launching System (OTH MLS). Test and Evaluation/Certification under PU 2178 encompasses SSDS MK 2 Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) providing for comprehensive testing and certification of the integrated CS for the CVN 68, CVN 78, LPD 17, LHD1, LHA 6 and LSD41/49 ship classes. This includes Land-Based testing at Wallops Island and At-Sea testing for the lead ships for the new CS configurations, and Live Fire testing on the Self-Defense Test Ship (SDTS) and land-based and shipboard cyber testing. The DT&E encompasses test planning, preparation, test conduct, data collection and analysis, and resolution and verification of deficiency corrections. The SSDS MK 2 T&E/Certification supports Combat System certification, the SSDS Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) execution and the Air Warfare Ship Self Defense CAPSTONE Enterprise TEMP execution which includes continuation of DT and FOT&E events for the CVN 78 SSDS MK 2 Mod 6C configuration with the DBR, SEWIP Block 2 ES, ESSM Block 1 with JUWL up-link, and RAM Block 2.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 2178_0604755N_5_1319_PB_2025
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