MQ-25 Development

Abstract

The Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) system will enhance carrier capability and versatility for the Joint Forces Commander through integration of a persistent and mission flexible unmanned aircraft into the Carrier Air Wing. The UCLASS Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) highlights the need for a persistent, survivable carrier-based Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, & Targeting (ISR&T) and precision strike asset. The Department assessed the UCLASS program and conducted a Strategic Portfolio Review (SPR) of Department of Defense airborne ISR&T systems and the future composition of the carrier air wing. The current funding profile reflects a rephase to the program. The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) endorsed the UCLASS ICD in April 2011 and formally approved it on 9 Jun 11 via Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memorandum (JROCM) 087-11. The PB-17 budget reflected the restructure of the UCLASS program and transferred funding associated with PE 0604404N. As a result, remaining funding in PE 0604404N in the FYDP was transferred to PE 0605414N for the creation of the Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA)/MQ-25 Stingray program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
3278_0604404N_5_1319_PB_2018

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  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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