Complex Acquisition of IAMD - National Defense Industrial Association
Complex Acquisition of IAMD - National Defense Industrial Association
Complex Acquisition of IAMD - National Defense Industrial Association
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Tactical Data Links<br />
Finding and Recommendations<br />
Finding: JTIDS/Link-16 has limited capability for Global <strong>IAMD</strong>, including:<br />
– Network architecture not designed for <strong>IAMD</strong> --- adequate for CTP/COP<br />
– Native form has line-<strong>of</strong>-sight limitations --- airborne, point to point<br />
– Track numbers limited<br />
– Insufficient tracks for BM track cluster discrimination<br />
– Latency: limits defended area and available battlespace<br />
– No simultaneous reporting from multiple sensors (R 2 - one per track)<br />
– Inconsistent data interpretations across Services<br />
– System designed as situational awareness system and only works as fire control<br />
against long-range ballistic missiles<br />
– Needs broad digital air control for fighter contributions to <strong>IAMD</strong><br />
Recommendations:<br />
• Assess suitability <strong>of</strong> transformational communications “tactical edge” programs<br />
(Joint Tactical Radio Systems, Wide Band Networks, Link 16 updates) performance<br />
and architectures to handle G-<strong>IAMD</strong> battle management and Joint Integrated Fire<br />
Control demands.<br />
• Assess the forward and backward interoperability with essential existing and<br />
future elements <strong>of</strong> G-<strong>IAMD</strong> battle management and Joint Integrated Fire Control<br />
• Define concepts for employment <strong>of</strong> Link 16 over a CEC-like radio element to<br />
support netted sensors and Joint-Integrated Fire Control.<br />
Unclassified<br />
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