Advanced Cryptological Sys Eng (CCOP)

Abstract

The Advanced Cryptologic Systems Engineering - Cryptologic Carry On Program (CCOP) program rapidly develops and fields state-of-the-art signal acquisition capabilities in response to Combatant Command requirements to provide augmentable, quick-reaction surface, subsurface and airborne cryptologic carry-on capabilities. There are approximately 124 cryptologic capable surface ships and shore sites in the current Naval inventory; a potential user of this carry-on equipment, depending on deployment schedules and the tempo of operations. In addition, there are other numerous Naval platforms (including U.S. Coast Guard, Patrol Craft and USNS) that could serve as potential users. This funding line provides resources to enable rapid transition of available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off -The-Shelf (GOTS) technologies that apply to Fleet requirements for carry-on system functionalities. These technologies typically require various levels of integration to leverage on-board systems providing system and mission management, product reporting, and data analysis. COTS / GOTS system documentation and training materials require adaptation or modification to meet fleet operator requirements, or entirely new training materials may need to be developed. Prior to operational deployment, systems must be systematically tested to ensure suitable and reliable operation, tested for network vulnerabilities if connected to shipboard Local Area Networks, and tested relative to interoperability requirements. Certification testing is conducted to meet Office of Naval Intelligence security requirements, and network testing is conducted in accordance with Information Technology (IT) requirements to allow connection to Navy networks. Funding will also provide resources to address rapid deployment of enhancements or improvements to the common hardware and/or software baseline of all other carry-on subsystems to meet emergent requirements. Funding will support 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 which is then provided to shipboard combat systems to support kinetic (bombs, mortars, missiles, bullets, etc.) and non-kinetic fires (electronic attack, lasers, cyber) in order to enable a more agile, effective and complete exploitation of the electromagnetic spectrum. In FY 2023, the Advanced Cryptologic Systems Engineering - CCOP program will integrate, test, and document identified COTS and GOTS augmentable technologies and subsystems to meet emergent Fleet requirements as specified in the Signal of Interest (SOI) and target threat lists. CCOP will develop upgrades to existing systems and subsystems according to Fleet requirements and Integrated Fleet Priority lists. CCOP will develop new signal processing algorithms and software based solutions to continue enabling rapid transition of capability to permanently installed Ship's Signal Exploitation Space (SSES) systems, including SSEE Family of Systems (FoS) and its variants. CCOP will conduct research and development of Adaptive Mission Modules for rapid insertion to counter specific threats or provide intelligence in specific areas of operation. More details are available at higher classification. CCOP will conduct a Limited Objective Experiment (LOE) for the BLUEKRYPTONITE tool suite which provides the ability to track, collect and exploit a critical Signal of Interest (SOI)

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: 3091_0304785N_5_1319_PB_2023

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

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

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Directed Energy
• Microelectronics
• Space