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Security Network Panel. Ted Clowes Cubic Defense Applications. Final Mile Problems. Prosecute the mission, as effectively and safely as possible, while bringing everyone home Smart, well-funded opposition operating in irregular warfare environment
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Security Network Panel Ted Clowes Cubic Defense Applications
Final Mile Problems • Prosecute the mission, as effectively and safely as possible, while bringing everyone home • Smart, well-funded opposition operating in irregular warfare environment • Knowledge of anything that might affect the mission
Challenge Range Link Margin Frequency Noise TV Radio Jamming Secrecy Mission Platform
AN/ARS-6 V12 (PLS) Retrieve the pilot/soldier PRC-112 PRC-112B/G AN/ARS-6 V12 PRQ-7 406 MHz Emergency Distress Beacon
Joint STARSThe Soldiers Eyes in the Skies Secure network link (SCDL) Difficult to jam Distributes data among multiple players
AN/USQ-167 (CDL-S) SHARP Pod Photo of Eisenhower(Received live during flight test) • Replaced CHBDL system for the US Navy • Encrypted data link • 200 kbps to 274 Mbps • Tested interoperable with fielded L3 terminals • In regular service today on aircraft carriers and large-deck amphibious assault ships • Users report improved reliability and system availability
RQ/MQ-8B (Fire Scout UAV) • User – United States Navy • Produced by Northrop-Grumman • System is in OPEVAL and in LRIP • Mission Requirements • 150 nmi range at 15,000 ft • 200 kbps FL & 10.71 Mbps RL; 45 Mbps-capable • Variety of sensors • Encrypted data link • Future growth • US Army (500 units) • Air-to-air relay capability • Hawk Link (LAMPS) interoperability testing
VideoScout-MC Multiple Application Support: Mission planning, execution, analysis Situational awareness ISR collection Targeting Battle damage assessment Tactical INTEL product Reporting INTEL data management Data dissemination Fully integrated receiver suite: L, S, C-band & Ku Only RVT with multi-UAV metadata VideoScout Deployment : SOF Components US ARMY IWS – TENCAP USMC TEG USMC MCWL USMC Tier II UAS TLDHS Army National Guard JFIIT WARCOM – NSW NRO Mobile Video Exploitation & Management System with Integrated Comms
Future Secure Link already tested in UAVS 200 kbps to 45 Mbps Encrypted <2 lbs <25 in