PE NUMBER: 27445F PE TITLE: FIGHTER TACTICAL DATA Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification 27445F FIGHTER TACTICAL DATA 26 27 28 29 Total Actual Complete Total Program Element (PE) Cost 67.85 27.439 55.473 51.179 543 Fighter Tactical Data Link 67.85 27.439 55.473 51.179 On 17 April 21, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) approved the management of Tactical Data Links (TDL) as a Major System Acquisition Program. In order to effectively manage the program, the Tactical Data Links System Program Office (SPO) was stood up at Electronic Systems Center (ESC), Hanscom AFB, MA on 29 May 21. Four new program elements were created in 3 to consolidate the platform integration funding. This includes PE 27445F, Fighter Tactical Data Link; PE 27446F, Bomber Tactical Data Link; PE 27448F, Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) Tactical Data Link; and PE 41839F, Airlift/Other Tactical Data Link. Funding from platform PEs was transferred to the appropriate TDL platform PE. Cost ($ in Millions) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Tactical Data Links (TDL) are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and command assignments. TDLs provide interoperability, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs are used by the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons platforms, and sensors. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link 16, Link 11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), and Variable Message Format (VMF). This effort provides for common development, integration, and interoperability of tactical data link capability to all Air Force fighter platforms to include, but not limited to, A/OA-1, F-15A-E, F-16 Blocks 3/4/5, F/A-22, F-117, and F-35 aircraft. Keeps all fighter platforms current and compatible with the USAF Global Strike Task Force (GSTF) concept through 22. Link 16 provides a jam-resistant, secure digital data transfer network capability with a standardized waveform and data format allowing intra- and inter-flight communications. Link 16 will increase mission effectiveness, provide situational awareness, and provide positive identification of aircraft in the network, correlate on- and off-board sensor data sharing, target, and threat information, and provide the datalink to accomplish time critical targeting and other mission update functions. Link 16 efforts include incorporating MIL-STD-616 additions and changes, and applicable Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), and interoperability certification testing with the Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC). Continues to support future development, integration, and verification of Operational Flight Program (OFP) upgrades due to TDL integration and supports data gathering processes for future network centric assessments for all fighter platforms. Fighter Tactical Data Link program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, since it supports integration of tactical data links into operational systems. R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-2 of 148-8 1417 Exhibit R-2 (PE 27445F)
Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification 27445F FIGHTER TACTICAL DATA B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) 38.168-9.213 42.877 -.559 -.194 -.365 Previous President's Budget Current PBR/President's Budget Total Adjustments Congressional Program Reductions Congressional Rescissions Congressional Increases Reprogrammings -9.213 SBIR/STTR Transfer Significant Program Changes: 3 program changes reflect reprogrammings to support higher Air Force priorities. 5 program changes are due to the delay of the initiation of F-117 Link 16 integration by one year, allowing better synchronization with Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminal availability. R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-3 of 148-8 1418 67.617 Exhibit R-2 (PE 27445F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification Cost ($ in Millions) 543 Fighter Tactical Data Link Quantity of RDT&E Articles Actual 26 67.85 27 27.439 28 55.473 29 51.179 Complete Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Tactical Data Links (TDL) are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and command assignments. TDLs provide interoperability, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs are used by the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons platforms, and sensors. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link 16, Link 11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), and Variable Message Format (VMF). This effort provides for common development, integration, and interoperability of tactical data link capability to all Air Force fighter platforms to include, but not limited to, A/OA-1, F-15A-E, F-16 Blocks 3/4/5, F/A-22, F-117, and F-35 aircraft. Keeps all fighter platforms current and compatible with the USAF Global Strike Task Force (GSTF) concept through 22. Link 16 provides a jam-resistant, secure digital data transfer network capability with a standardized waveform and data format allowing intra- and inter-flight communications. Link 16 will increase mission effectiveness, provide situational awareness, and provide positive identification of aircraft in the network, correlate on- and off-board sensor data sharing, target, and threat information, and provide the datalink to accomplish time critical targeting and other mission update functions. Link 16 efforts include incorporating MIL-STD-616 additions and changes, and applicable Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), and interoperability certification testing with the Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC). Continues to support future development, integration, and verification of Operational Flight Program (OFP) upgrades due to TDL integration and supports data gathering processes for future network centric assessments for all fighter platforms. Fighter Tactical Data Link program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, since it supports integration of tactical data links into operational systems. B. Accomplishments/Planned Program ($ in Millions) Accomplishments/Planned Programs Perform Tactical Data Link studies Develop and integrate Link 16 capability accross all fighter platforms Provide Link 16 system engineering, testing, and technical support Total Cost C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) Actual AF RDT&E 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus) 5.535 7.481 Project 543 2.25 23.75 3. 26 27 28 29 141.12 218.743 228.9 161.99 153.66 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-4 of 148-8 1419 1.51 37.88 3. 3. 44.976 3. Total Cost Complete Exhibit R-2a (PE 27445F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) 27446F (Bomber TDL) 27448F (C2ISR TDL) 41839F (Airlift TDL) 64754F (TDL Integration) Other APPN Procurement (31) 27434F (Link 16 Sup &Sus) 36.13 27445F (Fighter TDL) 27446F (Bomber TDL) 27448F (C2ISR TDL) 41839F (Airlift TDL) O&M (34) 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus 13.357 34) 41839F (Airlift 34) Other Procurement (38) 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus) 12.849 26.53 14.55 12.256 25.441 166.82 7.234 88.827.743 31.466.4 29.3 6.55 97.417 44.929 28.87 2.98 122.79 21.827 42.27 2.683 94.5 33.149 52.767 44.218 3.586 29.583 9.486 32.598 28.219 24.765 12.873 12.613 13.916 14.56 14.66 15.131 2.23 2.972 5.964 12.67 16.853 25.85 28.433 25.668 7.423 6.435 D. Acquisition Strategy The Air Force Tactical Data Links System Program Office (SPO) provides for common development of integration and interoperability across all Air Force platforms and ensures that Link 16 is procured and maintained as a joint, end-to-end, command and control system. Project 543 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-5 of 148-8 142 Exhibit R-2a (PE 27445F)
Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis Cost Categories (Tailor to WBS, or System/Item Requirements) ($ in Millions) Product Development Link 16 EMD Terminal Purchases Contract Method Performing Activity & Total & Type Location Prior to 23 Cost MIPR SPAWAR, San Diego CA ASC, WPAFB OH 23 23 Cost Award Date 24 24 Cost Award Date 25 25 Complete Cost Award Date 1.5 Jan-4 3. May-5 Continuing Fighter Link 16 Development Contractors MIPR 23.75 Jan-3 37.88 Jan-4 44.976 Jan-5 Continuing ** MITRE SS/FFP MITRE, Bedford MA 1.3 Dec-2 1.4 Dec-3 1.33 Continuing Subtotal Product Development 25.5 4.78 49.36 Continuing Remarks: **MIPR funding to Fighter Platform System Program Offices for scheduled contract awards and development efforts. Test & Evaluation 46th Development Test Facility MIPR 46th Development Test 2.5 Sep-3 Facility, Eglin AFB FL Subtotal Test & Evaluation 2.5 Remarks: Management Program Office and Contractor Support C/FFP Various 1.45 Dec-2 1.61 Dec-3 1.67 Dec-4 Subtotal Management 1.45 1.61 1.67 Remarks: Total Cost Continuing Project 543 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-6 of 148-8 1421 Total Target Cost Value of Contract 2.5 2.5 4.73 4.73 Exhibit R-3 (PE 27445F)
Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile Project 543 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-7 of 148-8 1422 Exhibit R-4 (PE 27445F)
Exhibit R-4a, RDT&E Schedule Detail Schedule Profile F/A-22 Link 16 Transmit Contact Award Date F/A-22 Link 16 Transmit Development A/O-1 Link 16 Contract Award A/O-1 Link 16 Development Project 543 4Q R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 148-8 of 148-8 1423 1-4Q 2Q 2-4Q 1-4Q 1-4Q Exhibit R-4a (PE 27445F)