MQ-9 Development and Fielding

Abstract

Due to a Database Error, the additional $26M in FY19 OCO for "MQ-9 Development and Fielding" (Project 675246) was erroneously added to PE 0305208. This funding belongs in Air Force PE 0305829F,"Video Data Link". Video Data Link (VDL) Family of Systems (FoS) provides situational awareness (SA) to the operator on the ground using real time Full Motion Video (FMV) from secure line of sight links to airborne ISR, NTISR, PR and SF platforms. The FoS consists of interoperable Mounted (Airborne/Ground) and Handheld terminal variants. Current variants are utilized with 20 different platforms. Crypto Core Modernization (CCM) driven by NSA will create an imminent DMS issue by FY21; the current VDL equipment is incompatible with the enhanced Crypto Core.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
675246_0305208F_7_3600_PB_2021

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  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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