SEWIP Block 3

Abstract

SEWIP Block 3 will provide an Electronic Attack (EA) capability improvement required for the AN/SLQ-32(V) system to keep pace with the threat. SEWIP Block 3 will provide a common EA capability to all surface combatants (CVN, CG, DDG, LHD) outfitted with the active variant of the AN/SLQ-32, mainly the (V)3 and (V)4, as well as select new-construction platforms. The SEWIP Block 3 Acquisition leverages technology developed under the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Integrated Topside (InTop) Science and Technology (S&T) effort. SEWIP Block 3 will continue to expand the integrated shipboard combat system by providing a new integrated Electronic Attack (EA) transmitter, array, and associated EA techniques. The program builds on the EW Support (ES) capability delivered by SEWIP Blocks 1 and 2. SEWIP Block 3 includes a government software development effort for a SoftKill Coordinator (SKC) to manage EA engagements. SEWIP Block 3 includes development and initial, limited interim capability by 2014 of a focused application of the Naval Research Lab (NRL) Transportable EW Module (TEWM) system to support an urgent operational need. The TEWM Speed to Fleet effort develops the TEWM system capability for engaging a wide range of anti-ship missile seekers to address the broader EW capability gap. This effort provides the resources to refine and accelerate the design, make it suitable for operational shipboard application, and implements a network command protocol to efficiently allow use on broad class of ships.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2015
• Source ID: 3321._0604757N_5_1319_PB_2015

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Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics