Remote Interceptor Guidance (RIG) 360 Dev and Int
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Modernization Priority. The Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) program is a designated Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP), a critical component of the Army's AMD strategy, and is a top AMD Cross Functional Team modernization priority program. Remote Interceptor Guidance 360 (RIG-360) is a software-defined, X-band missile communications device that provides full hemispherical, 360-degree in-flight communications with IAMD Composite Task Force interceptors to include the PATRIOT Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) family of interceptors. The RIG-360 program provides additional follow-on capability to the AIAMD architecture. RIG-360 improves the performance of the PAC-3 family of interceptors and enables AIAMD to expand the area of control of the PAC-3 interceptors to their full kinematic potential and increases defense effectiveness to full 360 degree coverage against attacking non-ballistic threats. Provides a 360-degree engagement capability leveraging sensors integrated within the IBCS architecture by integrating an interceptor datalink device as a network component. Integration of an independent, adapted IFPC Uplinker into IBCS will support PAC-3/MSE and IPFC Family of Interceptor engagements and advances IAMD goals of pairing any sensor with best shooter. The RIG-360 consists of two Major End Items, the Control Assembly and Array Assembly. The Control Assembly, in a rack mounted case, is the control node for the Array Assembly and serves as the Adaptation Kit (A-Kit) to the Integrated Fire Control Network. The rack mounted case provides outer ruggedness to environmental conditions with internal shock isolation, while allowing easy interchange of power supplies, server components, or other components as required within an industry standard rack assembly. The RIG-360 Array Assembly is a mast-mounted, X-band array of antennas that transmit and receive the interceptor radio frequency PAC-3 missile communication waveforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- SS1_0605457A_5_2040_PB_2025
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