SPECTRUM WARFARE ATTACK CAPABILITY

Abstract

The Angry Kitten Combat System (AKCS) program will further develop electronic attack capabilities supporting USAF fighter and attack platforms. The current 4th generation electronic warfare pods have diminishing manufacturing sources and require advanced capabilities. The AKCS program will develop a prototype electronic warfare system for 4th/5th generation aircraft that improves threat detection techniques, incorporates open system architecture, and advances reprogramming capabilities. Funds are required to leverage existing combat pod components and develop a relevant electronic warfare system supporting fighter and attack platforms. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY21 $0.0M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY22 $0.0M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. The total cost of the AKCS Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $89.2 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The AKCS program is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. 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, 2023
• Source ID: 670400_0207040F_7_3600_PB_2023

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Readers

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

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics