E-2D Adv Hawkeye

Abstract

The DSSC build schedule is outlined below along with the capabilities that are planned to comprise each DSSC build. DSSC-3 was fleet released in FY19. DSSC-3 is comprised of the following capabilities: 1. The E-2D Accelerated Mid-Term Interoperability Improvement Program (AMIIP) will address the most severe Cooperative Engagement Capability and data link related interoperability issues. This capability will significantly improve the quality of the tactical surveillance picture across all participants, reduce the possibility of track mis-identification and mitigate Blue on Blue engagements. AMIIP provides stable sensor fusion foundation to support sensor/weapon coordination requirements. 2. NIFC enhancements will incorporate weapon system software improvements to implement capabilities and performance improvements needed to meet NIFC increment 2 requirements. These capabilities come from software development in both the E-2D Classified and NIFC Enhancement and Testing lines. DSSC-3AR was fleet released in FY19. DSSC-3AR is comprised of all capabilities listed in DSSC-3 plus Aerial Refueling (AR). 1. An AR capability will allow the E-2D AHE to receive fuel from various organic and non-organic tanker aircraft. It provides Expanded Battle Space Surveillance and Targeting through significantly enhanced persistence and increased flexibility (range & endurance). AR will better enable the E-2D AHE to fully support current Carrier Strike Group /Joint 24/7 Theater Operations by providing more versatile stationing and/or forward basing options. Previous domestic E-2 concept demonstration effort successfully established the feasibility of tanking behind the F/A-18E/F and KC-130 aircraft under E-2 Squadrons, PE 0204152N. DSSC-3.1 is planned for Developmental Test (DT) Assist and Fleet release in FY20. DSSC-3.1 is comprised of the following capabilities: 1. Crypto Modernization/Frequency Remapping: The E-2D Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS) with concurrent Multi-netting will be integrated into the E-2D. This effort includes replacing the Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT) radio with MIDS/JTRS that has incorporated Link-16 concurrent Multi-netting (CMN-4) and replacing the JTIDS High Power Amplifier Group with a Link-16 High Power Amplifier which will address Crypto Modernization and Frequency Remapping. 2. Hybrid-Beyond Line of Sight(H-BLOS)SIPRChat will provide a Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet)Chat capability via INMARSAT. 3. E-2D Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) prevents loss of Global Positioning System (GPS) by using a Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) and antenna electronics (AE) unit which will function to provide GPS access in an Electronic Attack (EA) environment. NAVWAR significantly reduces the likelihood of loss of critical GPS Position, Navigation and Timing functionality that is fundamental to E-2D battlespace awareness and its contributions to multiple link networks. Without NAVWAR capability, the E-2D AHE will be unable to provides its services in GPS contested airspace, putting Navy units at unacceptable risk and hindering Joint operational flexibility. NAVWAR capability will allow the E-2D AHE to operate in areas where signal disruption and jamming would prohibit unprotected GPS reception. With this new capability, the E-2D AHE will be able to provide continuous operations in a degraded GPS environment for mission areas that depend on GPS for precise position, navigation, and timing. DSSC-4 is planned for operational test in FY21/22 and Fleet release in FY22. DSSC-4 provides critical capabilities needed to pace the 2020 threat and enabling components of NIFC increment 3. DSSC-4 is comprised of the following capabilities: 1. The E-2D Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS)Tactical Targeting Networking Technology (TTNT) integrates Advanced Tactical Data Link functionality into the E-2D. This effort includes replacing the MIDS LVT radio with MIDS/JTRS that has incorporated Link-16 Concurrent Multi-Netting and TTNT. MIDS/JTRS TTNT is a key enabler for E-2D sensor netting capability in support of the NIFC mission. 2. The fully integrated E-2D Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Chat capability will support integration of current collaboration tools including tactical "chat" (text) communications, real-time tasking, and Air Tasking Order distribution. Recent real world operations have demonstrated a migration of Command and Control communications from voice to Internet protocol based networks. 3. E-2D Data Fusion Phase 1 provides a fusion engine to blend all on-board sensor derived track data (e.g. Electronic Surveillance) with already blended radar, Identify Friend or Foe and Cooperative Engagement Capability track files, enhancing situational awareness and tactical decision making. Successful E-2D NIFC employment depends on a clear/unambiguous tactical picture. 4. The E-2D DSSC-4 Counter Electronic Attack (CEA) capability will allow the E-2D radar system to maintain performance in a hostile electromagnetic interference environment. The E-2D CEA will ensure continuous E-2D effectiveness is maintained in an Electronic Attack environment supporting the NIFC capability and overall Navy and Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense strategy. 5. DSSC-4 Survivability will incorporate software improvements to implement capabilities and performance needed to meet partial NIFC increment 3 requirements. This improvement will specifically improve From the Sea (FTS) performance. Additional details are classified. DSSC-5 is planned for operational test in FY23/24 and Fleet release in FY24. DSSC-5 provides the capabilities necessary for E-2D to meet NIFC increment 3 requirements and is comprised of the following capabilities: 1. DSSC-5 E-2D Sensor Netting capabilities provides fusion of data from off-board sources via a high bandwidth network that will allow E-2D to support NIFC increment 3 requirements. Additional details are classified. 2. E-2D Stores Performance Assessment Requested Quality (SPARQ) optimizes E-2D contribution to system of system NIFC solutions. SPARQ improves Air Wing ability to take advantage of System of Systems capabilities of NIFC, reducing kill chain timelines. 3. E-2D Data Fusion Phase 2 provides a fusion engine to blend all off-board tactical data (e.g. Satellite Receiver System data, Fighter to Fighter backlink data) with already fused on-board tracks from the E-2D Data Fusion Phase 1 effort. Completing the Data Fusion of all track sources available to E-2D greatly enhances situational awareness and tactical decision making. Integrating Link-16 Network Participation Group 20 messages improves interoperability between E-2D and participating US Navy fighters, including 5th generation aircraft. This enhances the combat effectiveness of the E-2D, increases situational awareness and shortens kill-chain timeliness (including NIFC). 4. E-2D AN/ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) Theater Combat Identification (TCID) upgrade integrates digital receiver and processing technology, enables E-2 multi-ship geo-location and Time Difference Of Arrival with other sensors across L-16 and Tactical Targeting Networking Technology (TTNT), and provides a precision internal clock source to enable netted detection of advanced threat radar systems. Connectivity to Electronic Warfare (EW) netted sensors will provide multiple nodes, real time, enhanced CID capabilities. The ALQ-217 digital upgrade greatly enhances CID, battle space awareness, and effectiveness of blue forces. Also expanded capabilities of ALQ-217 hardware and software enable defensive countermeasures to enable Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Air Defense in Highly Contested (HC) environments. 5. The E-2D DSSC-5 Counter Electronic Attack (CEA) capability will allow the E-2D radar system to maintain performance in an advanced hostile intentional electromagnetic interference environment. The E-2D CEA will ensure continuous E-2D effectiveness is maintained in an Electronic Attack environment supporting the NIFC capability and overall Navy and Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense strategy. 6. E-2D Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Signal Data Processor (SDP) provides processing capacity and cryptographic upgrades required to implement the NIFC-CA capabilities integrated into DSSC 5. CEC utilizes the SDP to encrypt tactical data and control the antenna during transmission of the data. This capability will correct obsolescence deficiencies based on processors, encryption and capacity and establish the baseline architecture for expanded capability in SDP. DSSC-6 is planned for operational test and Fleet Release in FY26. DSSC-6 provides the capabilities necessary for E-2D to meet NIFC increment 3 requirements and is comprised of the following capabilities: 1. E-2D Combat Identification (CID) including Mission Computer Display rearchitecture enables the E-2D to distribute longer range and more accurate Combat Identification (CID) data to the Carrier Strike Group (CSG). E-2D will receive National Technical Means (NTM) and tactical TCID data at all security levels and filter/distribute at the highest possible security levels to the tactical edge. Using the Open Mission Systems (OMS) design, the new mission computer architecture will provide multi-level security and cyber hardening provisions to support current and planned capabilities. The OMS design will allow faster integration of these capabilities required to pace the evolving threat. 2. The E-2D DSSC 6 Counter Electronic Attack (CEA) capability will allow the E-2D radar system to maintain performance in an advanced hostile electromagnetic interference environment. The E-2D CEA program will ensure continuous E-2D effectiveness is maintained in an Electronic Attack environment supporting the NIFC capability and overall Navy and Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense strategy. 3. E-2D Survivability develops additional capabilities for the ALQ-217 ESM. It enables E-2D operations in a Highly Contested (HC) environment. This capability will ensure the E-2D can perform its intended mission at locations required to support Naval and Joint force operations. 4. E-2D Hawkeye Cockpit Technical Refresh (HECTR) involves a redesign of critical components of the current E-2D Integrated Navigation Control and Display System (INCDS) driven by component obsolescence and fleet identified deficiencies. The effort includes the integration of these components with remaining cockpit hardware, integration of new software applications, and integration with TCID weapon system architecture. HECTR will also integrate a Head's Up Display (HUD) into the cockpit. HECTR will bring a Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation (RNP RNAV) capability to the E-2D platform, to improve reliability, to address current human machine interface (HMI) deficiencies and to address obsolescence of the current cockpit. All current functions of the INCDS will be included in the HECTR cockpit, to include unique non-navigation functions such as landing gear and gross take-off weight, which are currently housed in the Avionics Flight Management Computer. Additionally, new capability, such as a weather radar and traffic avoidance may be integrated. HECTR is currently planned for DSSC-6, however, DSSC-6 capability fielding is not dependent upon HECTR.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 3051_0604234N_5_1319_PB_2021

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