RQ-4 (Airborne SIGINT Development - Global Hawk
Abstract
(U) This project supports sensor integration and test, flight test, design studies, engineering analysis and non-recurring engineering of the air and ground components for the Global Hawk SIGINT sensors. Also identifies suitable replacements for components affected by diminishing manufacturing sources. This project provides the warfighter with a near-term, increased combat capability. Enhancements are implemented as soon as technology and risk achieve satisfactory levels. Capability improvements will be inserted into the Airborne Signals Intelligence Program (ASIP) family of sensors through individual development efforts that exploit signals of interest identified as service priorities by the Air Force SIGINT Capabilities Working Group Funding includes completion of developmental logistics tasks associated with the design, development, and integration of ASIP and the ASIP Depot standup. Additional requirements include the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Taskings which consists of design and development of support equipment, technical orders, training courses/aids/devices, and shipping containers common to ASIP for U-2 and Global Hawk. 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. (U) The Baseline ASIP sensor is an ACAT 1D program. Totals include funding for the PRCP Project Number 375, Baseline ASIP. Baseline ASIP completes its development in the ASE PE in FY 2011. Projects 675183 (Common Development) and 675184 (RQ-4) include development funds for this sensor. Prior year estimate for total development cost was $508M and this is still valid. $19M will be spent in FY 11 in the ASE PE to complete development. Production will be in the RQ-4 PE (0305220F).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 675184_0304260F_7_3600_PB_2012
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