B-2 DMS
Abstract
The Defensive Management System Modernization (DMS-M) program enhances the B-2 direct attack capability by addressing emerging and future 21st century threats and robust modern Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS). By leveraging "state-of-the-art" electronic warfare antennae, processors, controllers and displays, B-2 aircrews will realize unprecedented situational battlespace awareness and dynamic, real-time threat avoidance in the most complex radio frequency emitter environments. The inherent increased sensitivity of the modernized DMS over the legacy system, with increased processing power, will build a battlespace picture that could be shared with joint force platforms by on-board communication systems. The current B-2 DMS was designed in the 1980s and has not received any upgrades to date. Also, many components of the legacy DMS are not supportable and will severely impact aircraft availability without significant investment in reliability and maintainability upgrades. During development, the engineering baseline will be finalized and four production representative kits will be procured to support integrated development/operational test and a pre-Milestone C Operational Assessment, as well as B-2 Nuclear Certification testing. After completion of the Milestone C decision, Low Rate Initial Production will begin in FY 2020. After a successful Operational Test and Evaluation, the Full Rate Production decision will occur in FY 2021. Diminishing manufacturing sources and materiel shortages for affected components and subassemblies, will be addressed to protect the planned production program by mitigating unplanned part redesign and requalification risks. In the FY 2017 budget request, the B-2 DMS-M program was baselined to the USAF Service Cost Position, and the budget was adjusted to the Service Cost Position. BA5 - This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 653844_0605931F_5_3600_PB_2017
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