Moving Link 16 to the Tactical Edge

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1 Moving Link 16 to the Tactical Edge TDL Summit Canberra, Australia November 2016 Michael Kocin And Janet Mackett Copyright 2016 ViaSat, Inc., All rights Reserved VIASAT PROPRIETARY: This material contains proprietary information to ViaSat, Inc. Disclosure to others, use or copying without the express written authorization of ViaSat, Inc. is strictly prohibited. Subject to Export Control Laws: This document contains information covered by the Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). Export of the information contained herein or release to foreign nationals within the United States, without first obtaining an export license, is a violation of the ITAR, 22 CFR Such violations are subject to penalty of up to 2 years imprisonment of a fine of $100,000 or both, under USC VIASAT PROPRIETARY

2 Introduction» Traditionally Link 16 Network supported Airborne communications Fast Flyers Airborne ISR Airborne Command and Control» Narrowband waveforms (HaveQuick, EPLRS, VOICE, VMF) supported ground based and low altitude operations Helicopters Close Air Support Mobile Troops 1 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

3 Today s Networks focus on Jets» Air Information must be available to all: Broad Coverage area because jets cover lots of distance quickly Updated often to catch rapid accelerations and maneuvers» Large amount of Sensor information is created over the whole Theater (and from outside the Theater) Situation Awareness (SA) as well as Targeting Data Dominates Fighters need Guaranteed high update rates for targeting Both from Sensors and fighter-to-fighter» MIDS JTRS Terminal capabilities aimed at providing for these high end users Concurrent Multi-Net (CMN-4) allows up to 4 receptions on different net numbers per timeslot for much higher information flow Can also do 4 Concurrent Contention Receive messages from contention transmitters at different ranges on the same net number 2 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

4 Link 16 Traditional Use Model» Link 16 traditionally is used only for Large, high value assets (Aircraft/Ships/Ground Stations) Theater wide networks» Network Planning requirements Detailed, precise plans Full connectivity Limited numbers of users» System Integration Highly integrated applications requiring interface to platform sensors and weapons High up front costs for integration and installation MIDS JTRS MIDS-LVT(1) MIDS-LVT(2)/(11)/(12) 3 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

5 Traditional Con-Ops» Situation Awareness Reduce Blue on Blue Fratricide via own Positional data Current Air and Surface Picture (0 30K Feet) Common Data Interfaces with Fielded Systems Cursor on Target Falconview mapping» Command and Control Mission Assignment to Strikers and Surveillance Status / Weapons Load / Play Times from attackers WILCO / CANTCO» Target Attack Shorten Kill Chain (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess) Target update Video and Other Data (VMF and other formats) Future Network Enabled Weapon Control for Mobile Target Attack (Smart Weapons) Stand Off Targeting Stand Off Target Handover 4 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

6 Who Are the Edge Users» Edge user who wants SA and some ability to receive and pass targets» Dismounted user who wants to see and be seen» Users with flexible network requirements» UAS Control units that want to put information into the network» Gateway applications that want to pass information between different radio domains» Voice connectivity in otherwise jammed environments» Connectivity to Fast Flyers and Airborne Command and Control Friendly Force Tracking among all network users 5 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

7 Link 16 Adjacent Space Use Model» Link 16 for the Edge User is enabled by advances in digital and RF technology Small to medium assets, typically SWaP constrained Includes dismounted troops, helicopters, small vehicles Providing connectivity in the local area of operation» Network Planning requirements Different planning strategies for different CONOPs Local connectivity paramount; theater-wide, of interest A proliferation of users» System Integration Simplified integration requirements at lower cost Plug and play with existing systems whenever possible Incorporation of some or most host computer functions 6 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing 6

8 Coalition/Joint Operational Gaps with Traditional Model Enabling all elements during all phases of operations to be digitally networked will increase situational awareness. 7 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing 7

9 Extending the Battlefield: Technology makes smaller form factors a realization» Reduction in Size and improved speed and capability of Cryptographic devices» Miniaturization of Receiver/Exciter Components Introduction of more digitally based filters Direct Conversion Receivers» Improved Processor Capabilities and Speed» Improved Field Programmable Gate Arrays and Algorithms» Next Generation Software Software Generated Waveforms SCA Architecture modified for Type 1 Security 8 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

10 Many More Users with Different Needs» Most of these new users are close to the ground Missions are characterized by a limited Area of Interest (AoI) May have broader area for transit» Involved in some aspect of Digitally Aided Close Air Support (CAS) By whatever name it is called by the particular Service (CCA, ASC, JAAT )» Are filtering out much of the broader Link 16 network information from outside their limited AoI In their host if not in the radio filters 9 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

11 Link 16 Solutions Providing Battlefield Awareness and Targeting Capabilities STT Small Tactical Terminal NSA Certified for Narrowband / Wideband (KOR-24 / KOR-24A) Developed for a wide range of aviation and mobile ground-based needs 63 Watts 16.5 lbs/7.48 Kg Battlefield Awareness & Targeting System Dismounted BATS -D Small, handheld Link 16 radio Link 16 Data and Voice, CoT Designed for the dismounted tactical edge user 8 watts 2.2 lb/1 Kg w battery BATS -E Battlefield Awareness & Targeting System Embedded Link 16 Embeddable Module 63 watts 8 lbs/3.63 Kg Command & Control (Ethernet, GPS 1 PPS, & TX Active) Move-Out and Jump-Off Tactical Gateway Product Used in remote JTAC Multi-Net Comms Applications-using TRAX Situation Awareness S/W Link 16 SADL Air Data and UHF SATCOM Voice Reach-back MOJO 10 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

12 New Products extended Con Ops to the Tactical Edge» MOJO: Gateway» STT: Disadvantaged Platform» Embedded Link 16: UAVs and PODS» Hand Held: Extends Real time Link 16 to dismounted Special Ops 11 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

13 Example: Link 16 Digitally Aided CAS LINK 16 Link 16 SADL EO/IR TCDL JREAP A STT STT/ MOJO BATS-D 12 UGCS STT VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

14 Move-Out and Jump-Off (MOJO) Deployed Three-Channel Communications STT Integrated Into MOJO Kit» Tactical Voice UHF/VHF SINCGARS, HAVE QUICK or UHF SATCOM» Line of Sight (LOS) Tactical Data Links (TDL) Link 16, SADL, EPLRS and VMF» LOS Networking ANW2-C1, Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW)» Beyond LOS (BLOS) SA/C2 UHF SATCOM JREAP/IW, L-Band 25 Watt Power Amp Expeditionary Tactical Gateway» Bridge and Gateway among channels Compatible with multiple Host Gateways 13 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

15 Handheld Radio Operations Untethered/ Autonomous Mode Radio operation based on pre-mission planning can be controlled by radio front panel operations PPLI transmission Embedded voice Light Capability Tethered Mode Connected host is capable of displaying situational awareness data based on CoT messages from the radio Operator-to-operator chat Limited origination of tactical data to support DACAS Android-type device Full Capability Tethered Mode Connected host can process any and all J-series messages as required by its mission capabilities Connected host can control all radio functions 14 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

16 Providing World Wide Connectivity and SA Using Link 16 and SATCOM Services Commercial SATCOM MILSATCOM 618 AOC (TACC) Refueling Airlift, AE BATS D MOJO Enroutes STT MAF CPs Intel/SA; OGAs Geographic AOC AMD CFR Airdrop Link 16 HFGCS HFGCS HFGCS MOJO Drop Zone AE: AMD: AOC: CP: CRF: Aeromedical Evacuation Air Mobility Division Air Operaions Center Command Post Contingency Response Forces HFGCS: OGA: SA: TDL: HF Global Comm Agency Other Government Agency Situational Awareness Tactical Data Link BLOS Ground LOS Future G a VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing

17 ViaSat Contacts Tactical Data Links (TDL) MIDS-LVT; MIDS JTRS; STT; BATS» Janet Mackett Janet Cell: » Kevin Pottinger Kevin.Pottinger@viasat.com Cell: » Michael Kocin Mike.kocin@viasat.com Cell: ViaSat, Inc El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA , USA 16 VIASAT PROPRIETARY: Use and/or dissemination is governed by the statements on the cover page of this briefing