Evolved AEHF MILSATCOM (EAM)
Abstract
The Space Modernization Initiative (SMI) strategy is to evolve current and future Protected MILSATCOM systems and develop a more affordable and resilient MILSATCOM enterprise capable of meeting near term and emerging MILSATCOM requirements. A significant thrust for this initiative is to demonstrate technologies and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) that lead to a future Protected Tactical Service (PTS) that provides tactical-level MILSATCOM users protected, anti-jam satellite communications while operating in a contested environment. The protected tactical service will provide tactical users significantly higher data rates than AEHF and a security architecture that enables forward deployed users to have protected satellite communications in scenarios where AEHF terminals cannot be deployed. Under this construct the SMI will: 1) Reduce parts/obsolescence risk to future AEHF space vehicles, 2) Continue the AEHF Capabilities Insertion Program (CIP) to enhance the current AEHF constellation performance, 3) Define requirements and acquisition strategy for a future National Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) evolved strategic system, 4) Invest in technologies/demonstrations/CONOPS that enable a future Protected Tactical Service capability by continued development of the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) technologies, maturing the Protected Tactical Testbed, and demonstrating resilient and affordable wideband protected technologies and CONOPS, 5) Begin the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) program (and transition to new Program Element in FY18) to provide the enabling joint ground system for future PTW operations, and 6) Evaluate other potential commercial technologies that are capable of meeting current and future emerging SATCOM requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 657104_0605431F_5_3600_PB_2017
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