AWACS Fifth to Fourth (5th to 4th)
Abstract
E-3 Fifth to Fourth (5th to 4th): 5th generation connectivity on E-3G will be fielded in two phases: 1) The first phase fields the capability for E-3G AWACS to operate on 5th generation Link 16 networks that include data from F-22 and F-35 aircraft participants. This phase will also include the security domain required to integrate the 5th generation data into Mission Computing Software. 2) The second phase fields the full ability to receive/transmit, ingest and process 5th generation sensory data, combining it with onboard sensor data to create the most accurate air-picture, shortening the kill chain. This is not a New Start; in FY 2020 PE 0604281F, TDNE, BPAC 655262 efforts were transferred to PE 0207417F, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), BPAC 67411L in order to properly align requirement with the correct Weapon System.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- dd5539bb2ca6f7932eede7f5b2c5a322