Force Element Terminal
Abstract
The Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) FET project replaces the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Milstar system and provides secure, protected, and survivable communications for the strategic warfighter through airborne-based Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) terminals. The FAB-T FET will provide the B-52 aircraft with worldwide nuclear and non-nuclear, survivable, anti-jam Low Probability of Detect (LPD)/ Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) data and voice communications. The FAB-T FET will be interoperable with Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), Enhanced Polar Systems - Recapitalization (EPS-R), and Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) satellite constellations utilizing Extended Data Rate (XDR) waveforms. FAB-T FET was designated as a Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) in Feb 2019. The total cost of the FAB-T FET Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is 496.4M, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The program is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. Risk Reduction efforts accomplished in 2019 are not included in the MTA cost, and result in a total investment of 527.2M.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 673040_1203001SF_7_3620F_PB_2023
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