RQ-4 (Airborne SIGINT Development - Global Hawk
Abstract
(U) RQ-4 Block 30 development has been discontinued in the FY13 Budget. ASIP was designed for both the U-2 and RQ-4. This project will cover the costs of integration for high altitude ISR. (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 High Altitude 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. (U) The Baseline ASIP sensor is an ACAT 1D program. Baseline ASIP completed its development in the ASE PE in FY 2011. FY12 and FY13 funds support finalizing logistics and updating technical data and standing up the ASIP depot. (U) 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, 2013
- Source ID
- 675184_0304260F_7_3600_PB_2013
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