Air Defense Weapons System

Abstract

GBAD Future Weapons System (GBAD-FWS): Recognizing that organic GBAD capability was being over matched by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) proliferation four GBAD capability gaps were identified. In response to these defense gaps, the concept of an evolutionary GBAD FWS was developed. The GBAD FWS capability is being developed in three increments. Increment 1 modernizes the existing GBAD legacy systems (AMANPADS) by mounting a mix of legacy and technologically mature capabilities (from UUNS achievements) onto Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), mitigating the risk of attacks from UAS and FW/RW aircraft, while maintaining pace with maneuver forces. Increment 2 focuses on extended range enhancement to the Increment 1 system as well as kinetic and non kinetic capabilities. Increment 3 will be a new system designed to defend fixed/semi-fixed assets against Cruise Missiles (CM) and Rockets, Artillery and Mortar (RAM) threats. GBAD FWS Increment 1 is called Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS Inc 1) which has been designated an ACAT II program. MADIS Inc 1 entered development mid-FY18 leveraging the UUNS efforts and culminate in a Milestone C 1QFY20. An IOC of 4QFY21 and FOC of 4QFY25 have been established via the Capability Development Document (CDD). Inc 3 will provide medium range intercept (MRI) capability. A demonstration is slated for 4QFY19, in an effort to deliver this mission critical capability more rapidly and address emerging threats from Peer, Near Peer Competitors. Inc 3 will be compatible and integrated with CAC2S and Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) and able to operate on Marine Corps and Joint Integrated Air Defense System networks. Ground Based Air Defense-Stinger Sustainment (GBAD-SS) - Since 2008, the GBAD mission of Low Altitude Aerial Defense (LAAD) has been accomplished with the Advanced Man Portable Air Defense System (A-MANPADS). GBAD-SS transforms Air Defense equipment through technology insertion and equipment repackaging to address capability gaps as the result of equipment obsolescence and the emergent and evolving threats to the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). GBAD-SS consists of the following efforts: 1) systems engineering support for Stinger Mounted Optic and Mode 5/S Identification Friend or Foe (IFF); 2) design, test, and integration of new systems to replace aging and obsolescent components until replaced by MADIS Inc 1, and to retain interfaces with, and be capable of receiving, a Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) broad casted link. Overall, the Ground Based Air Defense Weapons System $25.200M decrease from FY19 to FY20, in combined baseline and OCO funding, reflects both GBAD FWS Increment 1, known as Marine Integrated Air Defense System (MADIS Inc 1) migration to production and deployment phase and the continued pursuit of advanced technology solutions to support critical emergent CENTCOM warfighting requirements identified in JUONS #CC-0558. FY20 funding will support the Early Operational Verification and New Equipment Training development to support MADIS Inc 1 as well as continued integration of a Medium Range Intercept (MRI) capability. MADIS Inc 1 has been designated an ACAT-II program with Milestone C planned for 1QFY20, IOC in 4QFY21 and FOC in 4QFY25.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 2278_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

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