Slide1: Precision Strike Summer PEO Forum Lynda Rutledge
Technology Transition & Concept Development
AAC/XRS
Eglin AFB, FL
28 July 2005 AIR ARMAMENT CAPABILITY FOR THE FUTURE Precision Engagement –
"Creating Effects Based Operations for Future Battlefields"
PRECISION STRIKE CAPABILITIES For The FUTURE BATTLEFIELDS: PRECISION STRIKE CAPABILITIES For The FUTURE BATTLEFIELDS Today’s Weapons Are Excellent…but We Need to Continue Improving to Prepare for Future Conflicts
Current Precision Weapons Have Filled Many Capability Objectives
Key Objectives Still Remain Where Precision Engagement Is Critical
Counter CBRNE
Urban Attack/Close Air Support
Long Range Strike
Must Start Planning Today to Meet Our Objectives
OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW Near Term Capability Enablers
Weapons Data Link Network ACTD
Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
Mid to Far Term Capabilities
Counter-CBRNE Systems
Urban / Close Air Support Weapons
Long Range Strike
Emerging Technologies
Directed Energy
WEAPONS DATA LINK NETWORK (WDLN) ACTD: WEAPONS DATA LINK NETWORK (WDLN) ACTD Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess
(F2T2EA) Pathfinder for Network-Enabled Weapons Capability Networked Weapons Provides Opportunity for Revolutionary Improvements in Warfighting Capability
Interoperability Is Key to Successful Integration
Joint FY05 ACTD Develops Architecture and Message Standards
Demonstrates Weapon Integration into Network Centric Warfare
Weapons Data Link Network . . . WHY NETWORKED WEAPONS : Weapons Data Link Network . . . WHY NETWORKED WEAPONS Weapon In-Flight Target Update
Weapon Retargeting
Weapon In-Flight Tracking
Weapon Bomb Impact Assessment (BIA)
Weapon Abort
Weapons Data Link Network . . . PATHFINDER DEMO WEAPONS: Weapons Data Link Network . . . PATHFINDER DEMO WEAPONS Initial Networked Design Concepts Developed and Demonstrated
Compliant with Network Architecture and Interface/Message Standard Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser
(WCMD-ER) Miniature Air Launched Decoy – Jammer (MALD) (Not Demonstrated)
UNIVERSAL ARMAMENT INTERFACE: UNIVERSAL ARMAMENT INTERFACE TODAY'S CHALLENGE
Each Weapon Has Its Own Unique Interface Requirements and Its Own Interface Control Document (ICD)
Weapon Integration Activities Are Tied To Platform Pre-Planned OFP Update Schedules
Finding: Weapon Interfaces With Aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) are Driver of Integration Schedule/Cost UAI Addresses the Challenge
Slide8: UAI is an Initiative to Develop Standardized Software Interfaces in Aircraft, Weapons and Mission Planning
Industry Consortium Formed to Develop the Standard
Decouples Weapon Integration Schedules from Aircraft OFP Update Cycle
Reduces The Effort Required To Integrate Weapons Onto Platforms Universal Armament Interface . . . WHAT IS UAI? UAI is a Process Improvement that Reduces Weapon Integration Costs & Schedule
Universal Armament Interface . . . UAI STATUS: Universal Armament Interface . . . UAI STATUS Baseline ICD Developed And Being Verified
F-15E Will Become UAI Capable During Suite 6
Implementation Currently In Progress
JASSM, JDAM - First UAI Weapons
Others To Follow Based On ACC Approved Roadmap
OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW Near Term Capabilities
Weapons Data Link Network ACTD
Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
Mid to Far Term Capabilities
Counter-CBRNE Systems
Urban / Close Air Support Weapons
Long Range Strike
Emerging Technologies
Directed Energy
Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives. . . COUNTER - CBRNE CONCEPTS : Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives. . . COUNTER - CBRNE CONCEPTS OBJECTIVE: Capability To Defeat CBRNE Targets While Minimizing Collateral Damage
REQUIREMENT:
Draft Capabilities Development Document In Coordination
Increment 1 – Disrupt And Deny
Increment 2 – Bulk Neutralization
C-CBRNE. . . . COUNTERFORCE AGENT DEFEAT - INCREMENT I: SCHEDULE:
FY06-FY08 AFRL Advanced Tech Demo
FY08 POM Submittal
FY08 SDD Start
FY 12 Production Start C-CBRNE. . . . COUNTERFORCE AGENT DEFEAT - INCREMENT I OBJECTIVE: Defeat Hardened Chemical and Biological Storage Facilities Capabilities Integration Directorate ASSUMED REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to Engage Hardened Weapons of Mass Destruction Targets
Target Disruption – Agent Denial
Minimize Agent Release – Low Collateral Effects DESCRIPTION:
Various Warheads, Legacy Guidance, Fuzes
Potential Fills: High Temp Incendiary, HE Burster Charge, Submunitions, White Phosphorus, Others To Be Assessed
Slide13: SCHEDULE:
FY05: Planned Phase I - 9-Month DOD Study
FY 07/08: Phase 2, If Required REQUIREMENT:
Ability to do Bulk Neutralization of Chemical and Biological Agents
Minimize or Negate Collateral Effects DESCRIPTION:
Delivery and Fill Concepts Being Assessed C-CBRNE. . . . COUNTERFORCE AGENT DEFEAT - INCREMENT II OBJECTIVE: Capability to Defeat Chemical and Biological Storage and Production Facilities
URBAN / CLOSE AIR SUPPORT: URBAN / CLOSE AIR SUPPORT OBJECTIVE:
Capability to Attack Urban/CAS Targets REQUIREMENT:
Precision, Standoff, Adverse Weather, Single/Multiple Shot, Minimal Collateral Damage
Fighter and AFSOC Aircraft
URBAN / CLOSE AIR SUPPORT. . . . USAF F-35 CAS WEAPON: URBAN / CLOSE AIR SUPPORT. . . . USAF F-35 CAS WEAPON SCHEDULE:
FY 06 – Initial Capability Document (ICD) OBJECTIVE:
F-35 "Point and Shoot" Capability Suitable for Close Air Support (CAS) and Forward Air Control – Airborne (FAC-A) Missions ASSUMED REQUIREMENTS:
Launch & Leave, Post Release Guidance, Third Party Guidance, Guide on Coord, Min Employment Altitude, Stand-Off Range, Internal/External Carriage, Time of Flight
Identify New Capabilities Rqmts Through the JCIDS Process DESCRIPTION:
Develop a CAS Weapons Roadmap for F-35
Synch Rqmts with CAF 2025 Flt Plan and POM Submissions
Multiple current inventory and future weapons being assessed
URBAN / CLOSE AIR SUPPORT. . . . VERY SMALL MUNITION (VSM): URBAN / CLOSE AIR SUPPORT. . . . VERY SMALL MUNITION (VSM) SCHEDULE:
FY08 POM Submittal REQUIREMENT:
Persisent System of Systems ICD
Precision, Standoff, Adverse Wx, Affordable, Single/Multiple Shot DESCRIPTION:
Small, GPS-INS/Laser Guided Munition
Blast-Frag, Shape Charge Variants
Short Flight Time, Standoff Range
Integration – Future AFSOC Aircraft OBJECTIVE:
Ability to Attack Urban/CAS Targets with Multiple Effects,
Low Collateral Damage
LONG RANGE STRIKE: LONG RANGE STRIKE REQUIREMENT:
Phase I - Bomber Forces Upgrade: Link-16 Connectivity, Radar, Targeting, Increased Precision, Stand-Off OBJECTIVE:
Capability To Achieve Desired Effects Rapidly, Persistently, On Any Target, In Any Environment, Anywhere, At Any Time Phase II - Field Mid-Term Strike Capability: Responsive, Persistence – L/O, Speed, Intra-Theater Range, Survivability, Improved Lethality, GIG Phase III - Field Long Range Strike Capability – Responsive, Persistent – L/O, Speed, Long Range, Survivable, GIG, Transformational Technologies
Long Range Strike . . . NEXT GENERATION LONG RANGE STRIKE AOA: Long Range Strike . . . NEXT GENERATION LONG RANGE STRIKE AOA NGLRS ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (AOA)
ACC and ASC-Led AOA To Begin Oct 05
AAC Assessing Candidate Weapon Concepts
Technology Roadmap
Digital System Modeling To Support AOA Modeling & Simulation FOCUS ON:
Stand-off, Extended Range Munitions, Including High Speed
Persistence Weapons
Close Controlled Strike With Limited Collateral Damage
Maritime Interdiction (Stand-off And Direct Attack)
Slide19: Long Range Strike. . . . PERSISTENT ATTACK CONCEPTs ASSUMED REQUIREMENTS:
Smaller, Precise, Network-Smart, Air Launched Weapons
Defeat Urban And Limited Access Targets
Dominate, Loiter, Provide Situational Awareness, Controlled Autonomy
Exploit Predictive Battle Space Awareness DESCRIPTION:
Numerous Concepts Being Assessed OBJECTIVE:
Capability To Rapidly Adapt To Changing Target Sets
Reduced Response Time, Minimize Collateral Effects
Multi-Mission: Armed Recon, Hunter-killer, SEAD/EA, Deep Strike
Slide20: LONG RANGE STRIKE. . . . HIGH SPEED WEAPONS SCHEDULE:
FY05/06/07: JCIDS & Acquisition Activity
FY08: SDD Start (Navy)
FY14: IOC ASSUMED REQUIREMENTS:
Moving Target Capable, Cruise Speed of > Mach 4, Time of Flight < 15 Minutes, Air Launched DESCRIPTION:
ScramJet or Dual Combustion Ram Jet, GPS/INS, Networked DataLink, Seeker
Navy Concept OBJECTIVE:
Time Critical Strike Capability Against Targets Including Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBMs) / Transportable Erector Launchers (TELs), Integrated Air Defense System (IADS), Large Surface Combatants
OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW Near Term Capabilities
Weapons Data Link Network ACTD
Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
Mid to Far Term Capabilities
Counter-CBRNE Systems
Urban / Close Air Support Weapons
Long Range Strike
Emerging Technologies
Directed Energy
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY . . . DIRECTED ENERGY: EMERGING TECHNOLOGY . . . DIRECTED ENERGY Firepower That is Instantaneous, Precise and Virtually Inexhaustible
DE Technology Can Be Applied to All Mission Areas to Greatly Increase Combat Capability
Many Components and Subsystems Have Been Matured and Demonstrated
System Level Maturation Required to Field Future DE Enabled Weapon Systems
Directed Energy . . . . DE ARMAMENT INITIATIVE: Directed Energy . . . . DE ARMAMENT INITIATIVE AAC Initiated Process to Facilitate DE Transition Into
Armament Applications
Objective:
Bring Labs, Warfighters and Industry Together
Help Warfighters Visualize Using DE to Create Desired Effects on Battlefield Cheaper and/or Better Than Conventional Systems
Connect Warfighter, Industry, Acquisition and Lab Communities to Speed Transition
Outcome:
Identify Areas for Further Investment and Demonstration
Recommendation in Fall 05 of System Level Demonstrations for DE Weaponization
SUMMARY : SUMMARY Tomorrow’s Warfighting Solutions Begin Today
AAC Is Planning Today To Meet Capability Objectives Tomorrow
Continuing Planning and Industry Perspective Will Be Highlighted At NDIA Armament Symposium Oct 4-5, 2005
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