RQ-4 Block 40
Abstract
The Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides a high altitude, deep look, long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability that compliments space and other airborne collectors during peacetime, crisis, and war-fighting scenarios. RDT&E funding in this project supports design, development, integration, and testing of items needed to meet Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) for Block 40 aircraft, including integration and test of the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP) sensor. Associated Block 40 airworthiness certifications are included in this effort. The Block 40 program provides critical ISR and Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) data to the warfighter. This funding also supports continued aircraft/communications systems modernization to include Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Mode 5, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADSB), mission planning upgrade and reliability and maintainability improvements. When judged feasible and affordable, this program will participate in the development, testing, and implementation of international standards to enhance joint, allied, and coalition interoperability. Likewise, studies and activities may be initiated to explore the utility of incorporating the emerging architectural standards such as the USAF UAV Command and Control Initiative (UCI) or the DoD's UAV Control Segment standards. The Global Hawk program will maintain capability and interoperability for Blocks 40 including efforts with system of system's partners and continue to incorporate applicable synergies with other platforms, such as the U.S. Navy's Triton, USAF Predator/Reaper, other RPA weapon systems, and Processing, Exploitation & Dissemination (PED) elements. Activities also include studies and analysis supporting current and future program planning, mission planning upgrade development and testing, program protection and project execution. FY14 funding continues MP-RTIP sensor integration and funds Block 40 IOT&E. 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, 2014
- Source ID
- 675146_0305220F_7_3600_PB_2014
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