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I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Headquarters U.S. Air Force
04/08/2003 8:37 1
Presented to the National Defense Industrial Association
(DoD Technology Exposition)
Mr. Jim EngleDeputy Assistant Secretary
(Science, Technology & Engineering)6 March 2003
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Outline
n Introductionn Fundingn Strategic Directionn Technology Initiativesn Conclusion
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Air Force Science and Technology
n $2.2B program in 04 PBn Single line item in budget covering:n Discovery -- Basic Research (6.1)n Development -- Applied Research – (6.2)n Demonstration -- Adv Tech Development (6.3)
n Thousands of individual projectsn Highly leveraged formal/informal partnerships/alliancesn Long-term in naturen No guarantee of success
6.3
6.1
6.2
FY 04 PB
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Munitions (MN)
Air Vehicles
(VA)
Propulsion (PR)
Information (IF)
Materials & Manuf.
(ML)
Human Effectiveness
(HE)
Space Vehicles
(VS)
DirectedEnergy
(DE)
Sensors (SN) AFOSR
Commander(CC)
Air Force Research Laboratory(AFRL) Organization
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Air Force TransformationalCapabilities
n Information Superiorityn Machine-to-machine interfacen Reliable, secure bandwidthn Real-time, deep-look, target
quality informationn Ensured use of informationn Deny adversary information
n Air and Space Superiorityn 24/7 stealthy operationsn Effective, persistent air-to-ground
operationsn Attack high risk, high payoff, time
sensitive targetsn Protect space assetsn Deny adversary access to spacen Launch, refuel, repair space vehiclesn Detect and destroy missiles in flight
n Precision Engagementn Conduct high volume attacks
with less platformsn Tailored effects
n Global Attackn Attack anywhere, anytime from
anywhere with precisionn Rapid Global Mobility
n Rapid delivery of right forces,right places, right time
n Agile Combat Supportn Reduce footprint
AF Transformation Flight Plan Available at:http://www.xp.hq.af.mil/xpx/xpxt/t_index.htm
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Outline
n Introductionn Fundingn Strategic Directionn Technology Initiativesn Conclusion
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Key TransformationalTechnology Focus
n Information Superiorityn Joint Battlespace Infospheren Multi-Sensor Fusion for Time
Critical Targetingn Transformational Communication
– Laser Communicationn Air and Space Superiorityn Access to Spacen Integrated Powerhead Demon National Aerospace Initiativen Laser Hardened Materialsn Infrared Countermeasuresn Microsatellites – Proximity Opsn Space Based Radar
n Precision Engagementn WASAAMM with Data Linkn Agent Defeatn Airborne Active Denial
n Global Attackn Targets Under Treesn Miniature Anti GPS Jam INS
n Rapid Global Mobilityn Hydrocarbon Scramjet (X-43C)n Automated Air Refueling
– Semi-autonomous and manualcontrol of microsatellite on-orbit
– Navigation and inspection of objectof interest (Delta 2nd Stage) bymicrosat
– Several advanced microsattechnology components
Lightweightpropulsion system
Mini-communicationssystem (SGLS)
Lithium polymerbatteries
Integrated imagerand star camera
~31kg XSS-10 microsatellite
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LightweightHGU-55/PAF Flight Helmet
Instantaneous Field-of-ViewPNVG-HUD
Integrated Panoramic NightVision Goggle (IPNVG)
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Laser IRCM Flyout Experiment (LIFE)
First-Ever CLIRCM Jamming Against Live-Fire Surface-to-Airand Air-to-Air Missiles
TECHSAT 21
LIFE Testbed at Aerial Cable Rangen Provide laser-based on-board protection forlarge aircraft from 21st century electro-optical and infrared (IR) missiles
n Recent Accomplishments:n Demonstrated closed-loop IRcountermeasures (CLIRCM) adaptivetechniquesn Demonstrated advanced missile warningcapabilityn Completed data analysisn Planned insertion of LIFE capabilitiesinto existing IRCM systemsn Performed affordability analysis forlasers, pointers, and missile warning toreduce transition risk
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Blast Mitigation
Current
Future
Blast Resistant Polymers Blast Mitigation to Structures
S&T Applied
n Elastomeric retrofit material
n Reduction in blast fragmentation hazard for occupantsof buildings with masonry or lightly framed walls
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Wide Area Search
n Autonomous target search &destroy
n Standoff attackn Munition w/ multimode warheadn Increased weapon load-outn Highly effective mobile target
weapon for Suppression ofEnemy Air Defenses (SEAD) andTheater Missile Defense (TMD)missions
Precision guided weapon capability for attack of entire spectrum ofground mobile targets
Video from 4 Nov 2002Guided Test
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Outline
n Introductionn Fundingn Strategic Directionn Technology Initiativesn Conclusion
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Conclusion
n Diverse, highly leveraged program
n Near term increase in funding due to devolvement
n S&T focused on capabilities necessary to achieve TFCONOPS