Manpack Radio
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. FY 2021 RDT&E resources are required to purchase mature production representative prototype components for operational demonstration evaluation, testing, and Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) characterization in support of Capability Set 23 in accordance with the Army approved ITN Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD). The Manpack (MP) radios, both Generation 1 legacy and Generation 2 advanced, provide voice and data communication to the expeditionary Warfighter with an on-the-move, at-the-halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. MP radios will support a variety of other platforms, including tactical End User Devices (EUD) voice and data needs. HMS provides tailorable and scalable, software-defined radio systems meeting U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command communications needs. MP radios provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. MP radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) legacy waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. MP radios also provide advanced waveforms (e.g. TrellisWare TSM) that provide Secure but Unclassified (SBU) communications. The MP radio provides the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform for Tactical Satellite communications. The HMS program is currently in the process of conducting significant testing, including Laboratory and Field Based Risk Reduction events in support of an Operational Test event. The HMS radio systems serve as the backbone of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) architecture, supporting a converged Mission Command network. This funding supports ITN testing and evaluation, of which HMS is a key component. The Army intends to test and integrate two-channel communication technologies, utilizing existing Army two-channel radio variants (MP Radios), in support of Air to Ground. A single-channel variant that runs an advanced networking waveform and Small Form Factors will be evaluated as part of the ITN as an affordable option to reduce size, weight, and power. This RDTE 6.5 funding line will involve mature system development, integration, and demonstration in support of ITN evaluation to include: concept refinement, characterization, data collection, demos, integrated testing, and operational assessments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- FA1_0605042A_5_2040_PB_2021
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