Communication Systems
Abstract
As part of the F-22 Rapid Prototyping Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) program, previously known as the Capability Pipeline, Communication Systems consists of software and hardware development, test, and certifications necessary to field systems and capabilities for combat with a joint force. Including Link 16 Transmit, tactical Mode 5 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) Challenge and Reply, Second Generation Anti-Jam UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), and updating Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS). Link 16 Transmit will be accomplished via an Open System Architecture (OSA) integrated with F-22 legacy avionics and enable tactical data sharing between both 5th generation and 4th generation aircraft. The OSA implementation will provide a pathway to more competitive and open F-22 modernization. Mode 5 IFF is a Joint Requirements Oversight Council-mandated Blue Force identification capability that improves Raptor survivability and reduces fratricide risk DoD-wide. This capability brings significantly enhanced combat identification in both quality and security. The SATURN radio will align F-22 UHF voice and data security requirements with several NATO allied Standardization Agreements and also with U.S. Procurement Specifications. This major thrust also covers F-22 program activities required to update Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS) 3.1 to version 3.1.1, a key component of Cryptographic Modernization Planning as directed by CJCSI-6510.02D and to align with guidance from the National Cryptographic Solution Management Office (NSCMO), August 2020. The Communication Systems major thrust utilizes a rapid acquisition construct leveraging commercial best practices such as agile and lean. This allows the F-22 Raptor enterprise to develop, test, and field software/hardware from multiple programs (product lines) using a cadence approach as capabilities mature.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- e60f5d8453e30bb6e33a4e147c7a4155
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