E-11A

Mission — E-11A source

Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 671201 is primarily focused on Operational Systems Development for the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) platform, and BPAC 675383 is primarily focused on BACN payload weapon system components. BACN enables tactical edge and Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a Backbone Network for high-capacity data transfer. As requirements emerge, BACN will integrate new hardware and software capabilities that improve system performance, interoperability, availability, prototyping of activities in line with department approach of system development upgrades to support current/future Open Mission System "OMS" technologies. Efforts may include onboard enhancements such as datalink receiving capability in platform cockpit to include but not limited to Link-16, as well as analysis and developmental efforts to explore feasibility of onboard operators to support onboard payload control capabilities. Efforts include, but are not limited to, expansion of external time reference capabilities, development/integration of additional communications systems/subsystems and components; Ka-Band Satellite Communications (Ka-SATCOM), Integrated Broadcast System (IBS), Protected Tactical Satellite Communications (PTS), enhancements to Military Global Positioning System (MilGPS), integration of advanced antennas and waveforms, development efforts enabling integration of Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)/ Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities, enhancements to ground support capabilities. Additionally, safety of flight considerations, to include weapon system performance, aircraft structural integrity, availability, continuity of service requirements will be addressed, aircraft avionics upgrades, as well as early system engineering assessments and risk reduction activities associated with weapon system "payload” & "platform” survivability in non-contested through contested environments. Efforts include, if needed, long lead items required for successful integration of subsystems (Ka-Band SATCOM, IBS, PTS, Mil-GPS), required non-recurring engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources "DMS" issues, the development of simulators/trainers, development of training materials, the development of future waveforms that are backwards compatible with existing communications, and technical publications as well as the assimilation of any mandates levied on the BACN weapon system. Execute risk reduction activities for development of future capabilities on BACN payload/aircraft efforts. This includes future development and/or modification initiatives for payload form factor updates, integration efforts with other aerial gateway systems such as Roll on Beyond Line of Sight Enhancement (ROBE), as well as analysis and redesign efforts for improved data/voice range extension and translation. *This program element 0207238F is a continuation of legacy program element 0207610F. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, or 0605898F. In FY 2024 0.671M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY 2025 0.949M is forecast for civilian pay expenses in this program element. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0 for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative.” This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Mission — E-11 Development source

Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 671201 is primarily focused Operational Systems Development for the E-11 BACN platform. Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) enables tactical edge Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a network for high-capacity data transfer. As requirements emerge, BACN will integrate new hardware and software capabilities that improve system performance, interoperability, availability, prototyping of activities in line with department approach of system development upgrades to support current/future Open Mission System (OMS) technologies. Efforts may include onboard enhancements such as datalink receiving capability in platform cockpit to include but not limited to Link-16, as well as analysis and developmental efforts to explore feasibility of onboard operators to support onboard payload control capabilities. Efforts include, but are not limited to, expansion of external time reference capabilities, development/integration of additional communications systems/subsystems and components such as Military Global Positioning System (MilGPS), M-code or future software and integration of advanced antennas and waveforms, development efforts enabling integration of ABMS/JADC2 capabilities, enhancements to ground support capabilities. Additionally, safety of flight considerations, to include weapon system performance, aircraft structural integrity, availability, continuity of service requirements will be addressed, as well as aircraft avionics upgrades, early system engineering assessments and risk reduction activities associated with weapon system "payload” and "platform” survivability in non-contested through contested environments. Efforts include required non-recurring engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, the development of simulators/trainers, development of training materials, the development of future waveforms that are backward compatible with existing communications, and technical publications as well as the assimilation of any mandates levied on the BACN weapon system. Execute risk reduction activities for development of future capabilities on BACN payload/aircraft efforts. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, or 0605898F. In FY 2024 $0.671M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY 2025 $0.949M is forecast for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Mission — BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMM NODE (BACN) source

Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 675383 is primarily focused on BACN payload weapon system components. Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) enables tactical edge Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a network for high-capacity data transfer. As requirements emerge, BACN and ROBE systems will integrate new hardware and software capabilities that improve system performance, interoperability, availability, prototyping of activities in line with department approach of system development upgrades to support current/future Open Mission System (OMS) technologies. Efforts may include onboard enhancements such as datalink receiving capability in platform cockpit to include but not limited to Link-16, as well as analysis and developmental efforts to explore feasibility of onboard operators to support onboard payload control capabilities. Efforts include, but are not limited to, expansion of external time reference capabilities, development/integration of additional communications systems/subsystems and components such as Ka-Band Satellite Communications (Ka-SATCOM), Integrated Broadcast System (IBS)The BACN payload will integrate higher capacity/low latency payload control links that possess advanced capabilities, including improved frequency hopping, anti-jamming techniques to ensure reliable and secure communication. Integration of advanced antennas and waveforms, development efforts enabling integration of ABMS/ JADC2 capabilities, enhancements to ground support capabilities. Additionally, safety of flight considerations, to include weapon system performance, aircraft structural integrity, availability, continuity of service requirements will be addressed, aircraft avionics upgrades, as well as early system engineering assessments and risk reduction activities associated with weapon system payload & platform survivability in non-contested through contested environments. Efforts include required non-recurring engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, the development of simulators/trainers, development of training materials, the development of future waveforms that are backwards compatible with existing communications, and technical publications as well as the assimilation of any mandates levied on the BACN weapon system. Execute risk reduction activities for development of future capabilities on BACN payload/aircraft efforts. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, or 0605898F. In FY 2024 $0.671M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY 2025 $0.949M is forecast for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

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