LGM-30G Air Launch Control System Replacement (ALCS-R)
Abstract
ALCS-R will replace the legacy nuclear command and control system that provides the capability to launch ICBMs from an airborne platform, currently the Navy E-6B. The system consists of a nuclear hardened radio and MM III interface at each LF, and a suite of launch equipment and cryptographic equipment that generates and transmits commands from the E-6B. ALCS-R is dependent on the Strategic Air Command Code Processing System for codes data supplied to airborne equipment, and the Navy E-6B radio Command, Control, and Communication data path to transmit signals to the LFs. The approved acquisition strategy will replace ALCS equipment by 2024 to resolve critical sustainment and cryptographic sunset issues and assure survivable, airborne launch capability for current and future ICBMs. ALCS-R will be designed for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) airborne survivable launch platform capability maximizing investment across both ICBM weapon systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- d2eeb6172b40dc69b959d2150714b48c
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