Aegis BMD Development Support

Abstract

This includes the Government, contractor, and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) workforce that manage the overall Aegis Ballistic Mission Defense (BMD) program and enables the program to develop, build, and test standard missiles and associated Aegis Weapons Systems. Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), in accordance with negotiated agreements between the U.S. Navy and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has identified and segregated funding for Developmental Support of Aegis BMD specific elements resident aboard Aegis capable U.S. Navy ships. Computer Program Support consists of, but is not limited to, reviews of Technical Observation Reports (TORs) that are generated by ship crews during exercises or deployments, determination of root causes and preparation of Computer Program Change Request (CPCR) to correct TORs, updates to the in-service computer program to apply, test and certify multiple CPCRs, and tests installation of Aegis Weapon System (AN/SPY-radar/Fire Control System (FCS)) alignment updates as required. Aegis BMD provides support to Annual Integration Events (AIEs) to ensure any updated Aegis Combat System (ACS) computer programs do not degrade BMD equipped ships and provides distance and technical support for BMD equipped ships. Provides Fleet operations and mission support to enable the conduct of sustained BMD operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
MX09_0603892C_4_0400_PB_2021

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

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