LAND 129 Phase 3 AAUS Capability Brief...2019/02/26 · LAND 129 Phase 3 AAUS Capability Brief Project Land 129 Phase 3 (L129-3) will replace and enhance the existing Shadow 200 v1

LAND 129 Phase 3

AAUS Capability Brief

Project Land 129 Phase 3 (L129-3) will replace and enhance the existing Shadow 200 v1 TUAS capability operated by 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment (20 STA Regt). The project will grow the capability to provide a third sub-unit and provide an enduring capability effect that enables 24/7 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in two separate focal areas. The TUAS capability should integrate with existing and future in-service systems in order to disseminate information and intelligence to the supported Land Commander

CAPABILITY ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT GROUP 2

Disclaimer

• Land 129-3 is subject to government consideration and approval. The brief

and associated documentation have been presented for the purpose of

providing information to industry on project developments and potential

capability requirements. Any statements or representations made are for

information only and do not guarantee that a Request For Tender (RFT) will

be released and/or a Contract awarded. The brief and documentation cannot

be relied upon as the Department of Defence’s proposed approach is subject

to change.

• Capability requirements presented are not ranked in order of importance or

levels of criticality.


Chief of Army’s Strategic Guidance 2019 – Army in Motion

Fused, synthesised and assured information for decision superiority will be an

essential battlefield enabler. The challenge is to collect, process and disseminate

this information at meaningful volume, speed and accuracy while protecting from

disruption and deception. Networking and integration between joint collectors,

processors, deciders and shooters will be critical to generate a system capable of

‘cooperative engagement’.

- LTGEN Rick Burr


Presentation Scope

• Army UAS Sub-Program

• L129-3 Operational Context

– The Customer

– The Operator

– L129-3 CONOP

– OV-1

• L129-3 Core Tasks

• Defence Integration

– C4I Integration

– Vehicle Integration

• L129-3 Scope

– Constraints

– Capability Brick

– Concepts

• When

– Project Schedule Outline

• Questions and Answers

• One on One meeting schedule


Who

Army Unmanned Aerial Systems

CAPABILITY ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT GROUP 6 of XX

Army UAS Sub-Program Roadmap

Small +

Payload - Grams Payload - Kilograms Payload – Tens of Kilograms

10 km 50 km 150 km

Theatre

Payload – Hundreds of Kilograms

Section

Platoon/TroopCombat TeamBattlegroupBrigadeJTF/Division

EO

IR/TI

SAR

ES

EW

Armed

Multipurpose

Small

L129-4

A7003

1000 ft

10000 ft

L129-3

Tactical

AMP024.35

COTS

MultiRotor

AMP024.34AMP024.33

Nano

Lines of Effort/Support

• AMP 024.33 – Black Hornet 3

• L129-4A – Wasp AE

• AMP 024.34 - SUAS+

• L129-2/3 – Current/Future TUAS

• A7003 - Armed MALE UAS (Air Force)

• Interface to Air Systems

• AMP024.33 – DJI Phantom 4 Pro +

• Interface to Soldier/Commander

• Interface to Ground Networks

• Future Projects

• Engagement

5 km


The Customer – The Combat Brigade

• The TUAS enables decision support for the Combat Brigade Commander

• The TUAS is one of the specialist capabilities that reinforces the Combat

Brigade


The Operator – 20 STA Regiment

I I CO – LTCOL 2IC - MAJ RSM – WO1 PADRE – CAPT (GRes) ADUAS OPAW – EL1 RASO – APS 6

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131 Bty 132 Bty

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CSS Bty

BC – MAJ BC – MAJ

BC – MAJ

BK – CAPT BK – CAPT BK – CAPT


L129-3 CONOP

L129-3

Battlespace

Information

Collection

TUAS CB

Enablers

Enablers

TUAS Effects

Customer(s)E

nab

lers

Tasks

Customer’s

CapabilitiesEffects

Intelligence

Information

• Capability Brick (CB) – TUAS Troop– 24h on-station capability

– All equipment

– All personnel

– Brick (-) scale down - reduction in ROE

• 3 BTYs – 6 Capability Bricks

• Supporting Equipment

• Connectivity

…CB

CB

…CB

CB

…CB

CB

Ready

ResetReadying


External Interfaces – OV1 – ISR

JTF HQ

Air Vehicle

ATG

L400

LAND COMD

SATCOM

Launch and Recovery

Spoke 2

Spoke 1

Air Vehicle

NRT ISR Data via TUAS Datalink

Secure Voice/BMS

SATCOM Data

Link-16 Targeting Data

TUAS SIG

MPE

Spoke 3


External Interfaces – OV1 – Targeting

ARH/4503

JTF HQ

Air Vehicle

CASAEWC

Gun BTY

ATG

LAND COMD

Launch and Recovery


Secure Voice/BMS

SATCOM Data


Spoke 1

LTD

Spoke 2


Core task 1

• Core task 1 – ISR: surveillance. The ability to provide systematic observation

of specified areas, with multiple sensors, including visual, across the

electromagnetic spectrum. These sensors will enable operations by day, night

and in degraded visual environments. The TUAS specifically provides aerial

and long distance slant observation with minimal risk to operator personnel.

• So What:

– Payload flexibility

– 24/7 support to the Combat Brigade

– Range commensurate or better than Shadow 200


Core Task 2

• Core task 2 – Targeting: target detection. The TUAS will be required to

detect, recognise and identify targets and disseminate accurate data from the

ground control station to targeting systems. The TUAS capability may also

have the ability to disseminate target data to guide precision guided weapons

from fixed wing platforms and indirect fire assets onto targets.

• So What:

– Accurate target location provision (laser range finder)

– Timely target dissemination – Networked linkages to Joint Fires platforms


Core Task 3

• Core task 3 – Targeting: enhanced lethality. A Laser Target Designator will

provide target guidance for laser guided munitions released from other armed

platforms. Data link interoperability with the future ARH capability will enhance

targeting information for future ARH crews via Manned-Unmanned-

Teaming(MUM-T).

• So What:

– LTD required

– LAND 4503 interoperability linkage for Cooperative Engagement


Core Task 4

• Core task 4 – ISR: Intelligence support. The TUAS will send information that

has undergone a level of technical analysis from the GCS/ C2 element to the

Cbt Bde intelligence cell. This will enhance analytical efficiency and provide the

best effect for the Commander. This reduces the volume of information [for

example, FMV and data] being transmitted over various bearers because the

TUAS is performing preliminary analysis to ensure only the most salient

information is passed on.

• So What:

– Analysis conducted forward – Intelligence corps specialists embedded in the GCS

– Analysis tools required in the GCS, or even the Air Vehicle


Core Task 5

• Core task 5 – Organic support. The TUAS GCS will operate and move with the

Cbt Bde elements to enable the provision of timely and networked support to the

Commander. This may include the provision of voice and/or data communications

relay. This will require protected mobility for key ground vehicles and runway.

• So What:

– The TUAS will move and operate from protected mobility vehicles

– Mobile and Networked Communications

– Ability to manoeuvre with the Cbt Bde – Runway independent


Defence Integration

• Integration into the Joint Force

– Current in-service systems

• Advanced Field Artillery Designation System (AFATDS)

• Digital Terminal Control System (DTCS)

• Rover Terminals

• Protected Mobility Vehicle

• Link-16

• Laser guided weapons

• Voice and Data Radios

• Air and Sea Lift

• Rotary and Fixed Wing assets

• Operations from LHD

– Future in-service systems

• LAND 4503 – Future Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

• Australian Generic Vehicle Architecture


Australian Generic Vehicle Architecture (AS GVA)

• The Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC) within Army Headquarters (AHQ)

is the manager of the AS GVA standard within Defence.

• Implementation of the AS GVA standard offers the opportunity to group

together a large number of C4I interfaces, offering commonality with the Land

Force.

• AS GVA Presentation from LNIC


Break – View Vehicle

• A pre-production Electronic Platform Variant (EPV) Protected Mobility Vehicle

(PMV) has been made available for you to view.


Defence Integration – Grouping of Interfaces

AV

GCS


L129-3 Scope

• Project Land 129 Phase 3 (L129-3) will replace and enhance the existing

Shadow 200 v1 TUAS capability operated by 20th Surveillance and Target

Acquisition Regiment (20 STA Regt). The project will grow the capability to

provide a third sub-unit (Battery) and provide an enduring capability effect

that enables 24/7 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)

coverage in two separate focal areas. The TUAS capability should integrate

with existing and future in-service systems in order to disseminate

information and intelligence to the supported Land Commander.


L129-3 Scope

• Each TUAS capability brick will comprise of a troop headquarters, an

operations team, a forward repair team and a combat services support node.

One TUAS capability brick is defined as the set of air vehicles, ground

elements and workforce required to provide 24/7 coverage of a single

area of interest for 24 hours/day and can be scaled up and down to meet the

operational requirement. Each TUAS capability brick will be mounted in

protected mobility vehicles to enable mobility and protection commensurate

with their supported dependencies, and will have sufficient personnel and

equipment to carry out its role.


Constraints - Workforce

• The Design of the TUAS Capability Brick and Crew Rest:

– Operator endurance. TUAS operators shall not exceed:

• 10 hours flying in a duty day

• 45 hours flying in any seven day period

• 180 hours flying in any 30 day period

• 1000 hours flying in any 12 month period.

– Crew rest:

• TUAS operators shall have at least a 10 hour continuous rest period

• After 10 consecutive days of flying, TUAS operators shall have a 24 hour continuous rest

period.

• We can design the people and in-service equipment. Part of any tender activity

will be the design of the equipment provisioning to support the Capability Brick.


Capability Brick Structure – 24/7 Capability

Capability Brick HQTotal CB Personnel: 30-35Command Capability BrickPlan CB functions

Capability Brick One Capability Brick Two

GCS StoresStores

GCS + Comms

StoresStores

GCSGCS

GCS

Spoke GCSOperate TUASAnalyse DataDisseminate Intel

L&R GCSLaunch Air VehicleRecover Air Vehicle

Air MaintMaintain TUAS

Combat Service SupportMaintain GFEManage Supplies

Signals SupportEstablish CommsEnable DisseminationMaintain Comms

Vehicles

Battery HQIntegrate with higher HQProvide C2 of Capability Brick(s)

• The Capability Brick design is iterative.

• It will ultimately be informed by industry.

• It is workforce constrained (30-35 pers).

• It must perform all-corps Army functions:

– Defend

– Sustainment (Eat, Sleep, Move)

– Communicate

– Command and Control

• It must perform other TUAS non-flying functions:

– Data Analysis

– Data dissemination

– Maintenance

– Supply

– Plan

• Should be Modular

• Should be Scalable

– Up and down


TUAS AV Performance Concepts

• Performance parameters equal to or better than Shadow 200 v1

– Range at least 125 km

– electro optical/infra-red (EO/IR) coverage of the area of interest,

– laser pointing,

– laser range finding,

– laser designation, and

– VHF/UHF communications relay.

• 24/7 system ‘on-target’ within Brick packing constraints

• Modular Payload Space

• STANAG 4586/AEP-84 Level of Integration up to LOI 3 with non-GCS systems

• Additional classes of airspace other than Military restricted

• Runway Independent

• Fuel source compatible with shipboard storage


TUAS Support Concepts

• Operational Maintenance

– RAEME Aviation Trades (as per current Model)

– Operational maintenance must not require a Field Service Representative

• Deeper Maintenance

– Contracted through overhaul of removed components

– Some Australian-based capability

• Supply

– Utilise existing supply chains, especially for Government Furnished Vehicles and Equipment

– The contractor will be heavily responsible for TUAS Unique Equipment supply to meet flying

outcomes.

• Engineering

– Engineering support will be contracted to a significant extent.


TUAS Training Concepts

• Introduction-into-Service Training

– Contracted solution to bring the system into service

– Elements of the training will be supplemented by ADF training (e.g. driver courses)

• Sustainment Training

– Elements of sustainment training may be contracted.

• Simulation will be an important part of training, including Individual and Mission

specific training.

• The Project invites Industry to consider how training is best achieved for L129-

3.


Outline Schedule

Start

01/10/19

Finish

01/07/27

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

Tender Period Follow-on C4I DesignTraining Dev

Government Consideration Period

Capability Brick Deliveries

HAMEL 2023

IIS Training

IOCFOCGate 2

Acquisition ED


Conclusion

4586/AEP-84

AS GVA links to C4I

PMVGround Vehicles

- Runway Independent

- 4586/AEP-84

- Maritime Fuel Source

- EO/IR

- LTD/LRF

- Comms Relay

- Modular Payloads


External Interfaces – OV1 – Targeting

ARH/4503

JTF HQ

Air Vehicle

CASAEWC

Gun BTY

ATG

LAND COMD

Launch and Recovery


Secure Voice/BMS

SATCOM Data


Spoke 1

LTD

Spoke 2


Key Messages

• Capability Brick construct

• Ground Control Station construct

• Other Interoperability requirements

• Schedule constraints

Capability Brick HQTotal CB Personnel: 30-35Command Capability BrickPlan CB functions

Capability Brick One Capability Brick Two

GCS StoresStores

GCS + Comms

StoresStores

GCSGCS

GCS

Spoke GCSOperate TUASAnalyse DataDisseminate Intel

L&R GCSLaunch Air VehicleRecover Air Vehicle

Air MaintMaintain TUAS

Combat Service SupportMaintain GFEManage Supplies

Signals SupportEstablish CommsEnable DisseminationMaintain Comms

Vehicles

Battery HQIntegrate with higher HQProvide C2 of Capability Brick(s)

C4I Systems

4586/AEP-84 UCS

AS GVA EPV PMV


Questions


One on One meetings

• The point of contact who emailed us requesting a meeting will have been

emailed a time slot. If this has not occurred see me afterwards.

• If your time slot does not work for you, we will endeavour to find a new slot

(depending on availability)

Documents

LAND 129 Phase 3 AAUS Capability Brief...2019/02/26 · LAND 129 Phase 3 AAUS Capability Brief Project Land 129 Phase 3 (L129-3) will replace and enhance the existing Shadow 200 v1