Small Airborne Networking Radio (SANR)
Abstract
Per MDA direction, AMF JTRS will procure SANR radios as Non-Developmental Items (NDI). The SANR is a two-channel, software-defined, National Security Agency Type 1 certified networking radio providing seamless real-time information for operation in mobile and dynamic combat environments that will meet tactical communications requirements as validated by the Army Aviation community. SANR will provide increased data throughput to Army Aviation platforms via advanced networking capabilities supporting Mid-Tier and Lower Tier tactical networks, and maintain Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) capability. SANR will replace the current SINCGARS radios on Army Aviation platforms. SANR is planned for implementation on the following platforms: Apache (AH-64E), Black Hawk (UH-60V, UH-60M, HH-60M, and MH-60M), Chinook (CH-47F and MH-47G), and Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (MQ-1C) aircraft. SANR will enhance and further enable the ability of the maneuver commander to integrate and synchronize aviation forces with land based operational forces. SANR, employed on Army aviation platforms, will enable aviation combat elements (Combat Aviation Brigades, Theater Aviation Brigades, and Special Operations Aviation Regiment) to better utilize the inherent versatility of airborne communications as a complement to the unique capabilities of the other combat arms. SANR will give commanders enhanced Situational Awareness and Mission Command in a package that provides a more responsive means of directing aircraft to match changing maneuver forces situations and missions. FY 2019 RDTE funding allocated to SANR supports planned program activities, such as, source selection testing and acquisition activities in support of contract award and continued development of documentation to support Milestone C. As part of the CSA Network Review, the Network Cross Functional Team (CFT) is reviewing the current network portfolio, to include review of the SANR program path and Capability Production Document. The SANR Program path forward is expected to evolve based on outcomes of the CSA Network Review and Network CFT efforts, as part of a modernized Army network. FY 2019 RDTE funds also support the procurement of Link-16 handheld radios for experimentation and concept refinement for air-ground integration, in coordination with the Network CFT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- EG6_0605380A_5_2040_PB_2019
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