MILSATCOM Space Modernization Initiative (SMI)
Abstract
The Space Modernization Initiative (SMI) strategy is to evolve current and future Protected MILSATCOM systems, sustain the existing AEHF system capability 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 Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) capability that provides tactical-level MILSATCOM users protected, anti-jam satellite communications while operating in a contested environment. PATS 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 AEHF space vehicles, 2) Continue the AEHF Capabilities Insertion Program (CIP) to enhance the constellation performance and improve mission operational resiliency and 3) Invest in technologies and demonstrations (e.g. Protected Tactical Service Field Demonstration or PTSFD) that enable the future Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) and SATCOM programs 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 657104_1206431F_5_3600_PB_2019
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