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. 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. Funds may be used to resolve emerging safety of flight and diminishing manufacturing sources issues, accommodate technology insertion and fulfill FAA or other mandates necessary to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. The Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) approved an updated Acquisition Strategy and signed an Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) on May 11, 2017. The ADM authorized the program to change the technical architecture and contract type via Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). DMS-M awarded a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) on May 24, 2017 to implement the changes. EMD period of performance was extended through July 2022. The revised program strategy leverages development from other Air Force Family of Systems programs and implements additional, classified capability to improve weapon system survivability in contested airspace. The strategy also provides risk reduction and addresses obsolescence concerns for other programs. The Air Force Cost Accounting Agency (AFCAA) updated the Service Cost Position (SCP) on June 4, 2018 to reflect the new strategy. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver B-2 DMS-M weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, and 0605898F. As directed in the FY 2018 NDAA, Sec 825, amendment to PL 114-92 FY 2016 NDAA, Sec 828 Penalty for Cost Overruns, the FY 2018 Air Force penalty total is $14.373M. The calculated percentage reduction to each research, development, test and evaluation and procurement account will be allocated proportionally from all programs, projects, or activities under such account. 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, 2020
• Source ID: 653844_0605931F_5_3600_PB_2020

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• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

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• Microelectronics
• Space