OFP Updates on all F-16 aircraft
Abstract
OFP versions are updated continually to integrate new weapons, targeting pods, and improved avionics. Increment 1 OFP is comprised of four separate OFPs (2 x pre-block called "SCU” and 2 x post-block called "M-Series”). FY23 development would focus on M-series only to enable the design and coding of software via an agile incremental cadence of 1-2 years on post-block F-16s. Main thrusts will integrate new precision weapons, advanced targeting pods, and improved avionics to meet DoD mandates in order to modernize the F-16's architecture. OFP increments are the key development and fielding mechanism enabling the F-16's ability to meet NDS requirements to operate in contested environments and defend the homeland. Systems Integration Labs (SILs) are required to integrate software into the various hardware, validate user requirements, and review system safety and security prior to release to flight test. These labs require annual upgrades to increase development and test efficiencies which also includes Development-Security-Operations (DevSecOps) technologies. F-16 OFPs are developed 100% organically by the 309th Software Engineering Group (SWEG) at Hill AFB, UT. The OFP effort also contains Program Management Administration (PMA) support activities to include travel, office supplies, training courses, Video Teleconferencing (VTC), and support contractors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 7b9d6720691348e31d64a961814a8c64
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- Root: F-16 Squadrons