TACTICAL ENHANCEMENT
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy LOE 1, Unified Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. Tactical Enhancement supports the evaluation and testing requirements for Troposcatter Transmission (TROPO) capabilities procured and fielded under the Signal Modernization (SIGMOD) funding line, B00010. TROPO will provide redundancy communications in a Satellite denied environment by providing improved Line of Sight and beyond line of sight radio systems. In addition this funding will support development of Network Centric Waveform-Resilient (NCW-R). NCW-R is a critical, near-term set of modifications to the current Tactical Network SATCOM waveform that will provide limited protection against our adversaries' ability to jam tactical SATCOM Command and control communications on Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites. NCW-R will provide anti- jam capability and resiliency to Tactical Network satellite terminals in contested environments. The NCW-R waveform software will operate on Tactical Network satellite modems. NCW-R will provide a bridging capability until the next generation protected satellite constellation is launched by the Air Force (projected FY 2028/2029). The current anti-jam protection is limited to two SMART-T terminals per BCT, division and Corps HQs, leaving battalions vulnerable to being isolated during jamming events. SIGMOD Capabilities: TROPO: Enables Mission Command in a Satellite Denied environment by providing Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability over longer ranges and at higher throughput than the current BLOS System. TROPO extends the network by utilizing a significantly reduced SWaP radio verses the current system. TROPO will enable Army units to reduce reliance on costly satellite bandwidth. FY 2021: Funds support TROPO Initial Operational Test & Evaluation efforts to support Full Rate Production Decision in FY 2022
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- EJ6_0604818A_5_2040_PB_2021
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