RADIO-CRYPTO
Abstract
The B-1B Radio Crypto program originates from JROCM 040-11, VACM Cease Key CED-026-11, UHF SATCOM (Ultra-High Frequency Satellite Communication) Decommission and Cease Key for Demand Assigned Multi Access (DAMA) Orderwire, HAVE QUICK II Cease use date, and DoD CIO Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) transition directive. If the requirements/directives are not met, B-1B will lose its secure line of sight, beyond line of sight, and anti-jam communication with ground and air forces. The initiative will replace the existing ARC-210 (Gen 3/4) with ARC-210 (Gen 6) next generation radios. Additionally, the program will provide MUOS Satellite Communication capability that supports the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) directive to move all DoD assets to MUOS constellation (70% by FY26). This effort will lay in Ethernet cable required by MUOS Data (J-REAP C), install MUOS ancillaries (HPA/LNA) and additional software to execute MUOS capability on the aircraft. The B-1B Radio Crypto program received an updated Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) in March 2023 approving an updated acquisition strategy that combined the program increments into one technical baseline and accelerated the schedule. A further updated ADM signed January 2024 accelerated the full production lot buys. Preliminary Design Review (PDR) was completed in Q4 FY23, and Critical Design Review (CDR) approval is on schedule for Q2 FY24.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 68ebe8dd9f62106d8fa6002931181e7e
Related Documents
- Root: B-1B Squadrons