Bomber Tactical Data Link

Abstract

The B-52 Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) Capability Development Document (CDD), dated 18 March 2004, captures the requirements for a Tactical Data Link (TDL) capability on the B-52. The B-52 TDL provides low latency, jam-resistant situational awareness and command and control (C2) communications needed to support in-theater operations and missions. This project will consist of integrating an existing off-the-shelf TDL terminal into the B-52. Integration includes Group A wiring, rack and antennae, and the Group B terminal, blanking unit and notch filter Line Replaceable Units (LRU). The TDL terminal will be fully integrated with CONECT. This TDL capability allows the warfighter to utilize this capability by maintaining situational awareness, avoiding threats, and employing an array of weapons. As the TDL upgrade brings additional capability to the B-52, emerging security requirements (Joint-Range Extension messaging, crypto modernization, etc.) as well as other aircraft upgrades may require study/support for potential impact to the CONECT and TDL system. Funds may also be used for Engineering Development Models (EDMs) as well as System Integration Laboratory (SIL) terminals. Funds may be used to address requirements including, but not limited to, emerging and short-notice Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) for both aircraft and associated training systems, Development Testing (DT)/ Operational Testing (OT), and safety of flight issues. Additionally, funds may accommodate Program Management Administration (PMA) and support, civilian pay expenses, rapid technology insertion, and fulfill Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) or other mandates necessary to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY21 0M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY22 0M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: 675041_0101113F_7_3600_PB_2023

Tags

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control