NCCT Core Technology
Abstract
Network Centric Collaborative Targeting (NCCT) is the Air Force program of record for platform agnostic, cooperative geo-location and is responsible for developing the fusion engine supporting the horizontal and/or vertical integration of Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor systems. The result of such integration is a multi-intelligence (multi-INT) sensor network. Operationally, NCCT provides a tactical collaborative multi-INT geolocation capability employed against high-value targets. NCCT software supports Machine-to-Machine (M2M) cross-cueing and Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity to coordinate collection activities across the NCCT network. NCCT correlation and fusion software ingests collection data to produce a single, composite track (geolocation and identification) in near real-time for high-value targets. NCCT research and development funding supports evolutionary studies and development of the NCCT message set and network management systems (for example Operations Interfaces, Network Controllers, Fusion Engines, Data Guards, Interface to Command & Control, and Interface to All-Domain Overhead Cooperative Operations (AOCO)), and global web-enabled services, while satisfying DoD standards and Information Assurance requirements. NCCT includes network management software, a network messaging standard, correlation and fusion software, software supporting tactical-to-national Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Concept of Operations (CONOPS), multi-level security hardware and software items and operator interfaces. Development funds support software modifications required for technology modernization specific to network and fusion architecture design, data fusion algorithms and cyber security, while keeping pace with evolving adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). FY 2023 funding will be dedicated to fully integrating DevSecOps across the NCCT cloud-enabled architecture to support rapid iteration across the enterprise with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) platforms/systems, and enable the Air Force sensing grid. FY 2023 funding will also focus on the development of new multi-INT use cases, implementation of automation gained through synaptic intelligence based AI/ML, and the preservation of rapid software delivery based on continuous user feedback. Due to the rapidly changing threat environment and operational demand from platforms leveraging NCCT capabilities, the acquisition program manager has the authority to redirect funding as necessary to meet currently stated and/or emerging/evolving operational requirements. This program element may include necessary emergent or unanticipated civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver NCCT for emergent or unanticipated weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F. Activities encompassed within PME upgrade may include, but not limited to, assembly, test and checkout; mission system upgrades, external communications upgrades, software development, systems engineering, and program management administration (PMA) costs. 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, 2023
- Source ID
- 675197_0305221F_7_3600_PB_2023
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