Communication Systems

Abstract

As part of the F-22 Rapid Prototyping Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) program, previously known as the Capability Pipeline, Link 16 and Mode 5 IFF consists of software and hardware development necessary to field both the Link 16 Transmit capability, and tactical Mode 5 IFF Transpond and Interrogate on the F-22. Link 16 Transmit will be accomplished via an Open System Architecture (OSA) integrated with F-22 legacy avionics. The OSA implementation will provide a pathway to more competitive and open F-22 modernization. Mode 5 IFF provides an opportunity to incorporate other updates to Link 16 capabilities into the Raptor. This major thrust also captures F-22 program activities related to integrating the advanced Talon SPITBALL Link 16 antenna onto the F-22. Includes mission support requirements for the F-22 Program Office including, but not limited to: travel, computer costs, cost estimating data, strategic analysis and support, systems engineering process management and other miscellaneous contract support. The F-22 Link 16 and Mode 5 IFF product lines are conducted using a rapid acquisition construct leveraging commercial best practices such as agile and lean. This allows the F-22 Raptor enterprise to develop, test, and field software/hardware from multiple programs (product lines) using a cadence approach as capabilities mature.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
8ba1a418d6fefc838bd1cc880cc32cea

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

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