KC-135 Upgrades
Abstract
The Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) radios is a new start and is a major thrust in FY21. The KC-135 currently utilizes the legacy V/UHF satellite system, UHF Follow-On (UFO), to communicate with their controlling Command & Control (C2) agencies and other warfighters. This program adds to the current system by providing Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) and Line Of Sight (LOS) capability for secure voice and C2 data communications exchange between MAF aircraft and C2 agencies and is capable of operating with new crypto algorithms being developed under the VINSON/ANDVT Crypto Modernization (VACM) Program by National Security Agency. KC-135 funding also supports Program Management Administration (PMA),various studies, analyses, and KC-135 requirements definition and demonstrations in support of Air Force Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) initiative. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver KC-135 weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F. 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, 2021
- Source ID
- 675261_0401218F_7_3600_PB_2021
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