C-5 Modernization Efforts
Abstract
This funding line is designed to support aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts including, but not limited to: studies and analyses, risk reduction efforts, Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), program support costs, change orders, and other government costs such as travel, directorate support, government furnished equipment (GFE), and over and above costs. Types of activities supported will include software development, data, cyber security, testing, installation, spares, Systems Integration Lab (SIL), prototypes, and other program support activities. Funding in FY24 supports initial capability studies for a concept preliminarily termed the Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) that will determine requirements and technologies available to support a next generation airlift family of systems. A Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) is the first step required prior to Analysis of Alternative (AoA) and Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) which are required for ACAT I programs. The CBA will consider which family of systems to integrate to accomplish rapid cargo delivery, survivability, and connectivity to assure Joint partner delivery in contested environments. All funds allocated to this BPAC in FY25-28 are dedicated to C-5 modernization efforts which will be prioritized in accordance with AMC processes. These efforts may include Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Antenna upgrades, Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), and viability improvement initiatives. This program element may include necessary emergent or unanticipated civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver emergent or unanticipated weapon system capability. In FY 2022 $0.000M and in FY 2023 $0.000M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 671308_0401119F_7_3600_PB_2024
Related Documents
- Root: C-5 Airlift Squadrons (IF)
- Child Accomplishment: Next Generation Airlift (NGAL)
- Child Cost Item: d652a0cca6a6fa88c5bb13832fdb2947