Long Range Targeting
Abstract
Long Range Targeting emphasizes the specific naval use of AI in an integrated system that addresses a warfighting challenge. This project contains coordinated investments in Applied Research that contribute to the Long Range Targeting (LRT) Innovative Naval Prototype (INP). This Advanced Technology Development, in coordination with a complimentary Applied Research investment in Program Element (PE) 0602792N Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP) Applied Res, will create an overall capability for LRT. Technologies within this activity will enable integrated and distributed forces capable of dynamic synchronized actions. Investments include technologies for sense and sense making and Artificial Intelligence for predictive mission-focused analytics that autonomously gather, analyze, compile, interpret, and visualize a fused tactical and national all source data picture to improve planning and decision making speeds. Investments will also establish a distributed Artificial Intelligence capability that can function in a harsh and adversarial environment, determine an optimal response and react in real-time. The Activity identified in Project Unit 3457 specifically addresses Advanced Technology Development in support of the LRT INP effort. INP investments represent game changing technologies with the potential to revolutionize operational concepts. They are disruptive in nature, as they would dramatically change the way naval forces fight. Due to high technical risk, INPs typically have long duration but have no more than three years between decision points. INPs do not develop hardware for service use, rather they prove technological and production feasibility, and show naval utility and acquisition potential. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) demonstrates INPs in relevant environments. Successful experimentation and demonstrations present the Department of the Navy with disruptive capabilities that may lead to the obsolescence of existing capabilities and acquisition programs. The Department of the Navy would have to make significant acquisition decisions to integrate the new technological capabilities into naval warfighting systems. INPs are selected by a process that involves senior leadership in the Department of the Navy. Information security concerns preclude fully detailed descriptions of project efforts, research activities, and technology development plans. Specific information on each project and activity will be provided separately to the Congressional oversight committees.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 3457_0603801N_3_1319_PB_2021
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