NC3 Advanced Concepts
Abstract
Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Advanced Concepts are required for analysis, development and prototyping of next generation NC3 systems and subsystems. This program ensures a responsive design and development engineering infrastructure to address evolving Nuclear Deterrence Operations (NDO) mission requirements; emerging issues and technology insertion/technology application on the NC3 Weapon System (WS), future strategic systems/capability, and other common strategic areas where appropriate; and develop enhanced multi-use capabilities. The NC3 Advanced Concepts Program will provide technology maturation and risk reduction activities to support the AF NC3 Weapon System (AN/USQ-225). Activity will reduce life cycle costs, inform technology maturation & risk reduction efforts, improve system performance, mitigate evolving threats, and ensure both viability and durability of the AF NC3 Weapon System. Additional details can be provided at a higher classification. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605831F and 0605833F. In FY24 0.000M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, in FY25 0.000M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This effort is in Budget Activity 4, Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (ACD&P), because efforts are necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, representative modes or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 646020_0604001F_4_3600_PB_2025
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