Electronic Combat Spt, C3 Protection/Multi-Mission, Technology and Spt
Abstract
Rapid Cyber Acquisition (RCA) provides combatant commanders with the ability to rapidly respond to emerging cyber needs. RCA provides rapid fielding of capabilities in three areas: defend the Air Force portion of the DoD Global Information Grid (GIG) in response to emerging threats; network attack and cyber exploitation capabilities through all phases of warfare; and new cyber operational capabilities that address cyber gaps in evolving mission areas. RCA delivers operational cyber capabilities to 24th Air Force (24 AF) warfighters in mission-relevant timeframes. RCA provides capabilities in support of US national security interests, to counter current and future cyber threats, and to enhance the nation's ability to operate in cyberspace. It expedites cyber development and modifications of USAF and DoD cyber capabilities. RCA provides solution sets for cyberspace operations: attack, defense, command and control/situational awareness, exploitation, critical infrastructure support, combat support and cybersecurity products and services. RCA provides integration, and technical support to other Service and Government Agency activities to leverage select Air Force-developed technologies and/or operational capabilities. RCA will develop materiel or non-materiel cyber solutions, conduct rapid prototyping, integration and transition activities for cyber systems. Activities include, but are not limited to: development of software/hardware systems; integration and transition of lab-developed cyber capabilities to the warfighter; testing and evaluation; program management administration, studies, analysis, pilots, demonstrations, and risk reduction for emerging technologies. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 670374_0305881F_7_3600_PB_2018
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- Root: Rapid Cyber Acquisition
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