1. Security Network Panel
Ted Clowes
Cubic Defense Applications

2. 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

3. Challenge Range Link Margin Frequency Noise TV Radio Jamming Secrecy
Mission
Platform

4. Retrieve the pilot/soldier 406 MHz Emergency Distress Beacon
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 4

5. Joint STARS The Soldiers Eyes in the Skies
Secure network link (SCDL)
Difficult to jam
Distributes data among multiple players

6. AN/USQ-167 (CDL-S) 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
SHARP Pod Photo of Eisenhower (Received live during flight test) 6

7. 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 & 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 7

8. Mobile Video Exploitation & Management System with Integrated Comms
VideoScout-MC
Mobile Video Exploitation & Management System with Integrated Comms
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
Discuss ISR sensors and point out tactical sensors
Start with TOC, then Mounted then Dismounted
Describe user communities in detail – applications/use
VideoScout brings the same capability and User Interface used by TOC-based Intel operators to the mounted and dismounted user

9. Future Secure Link already tested in UAVS
200 kbps to 45 Mbps
Encrypted
<2 lbs
<25 in