Evolution of Aegis Weapon System could underpin joint all-domain operations
Evolution of Aegis Weapon System could underpin joint all-domain operations
By Megan Eckstein
Jan 21, 03:00 AM
Copy of most interesting sentences from her report.
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This effort could also open up integration opportunities for the foreign militaries using not only Aegis but also other Lockheed-made aircraft or missiles.
But DePietro stressed the company isn’t trying to create a proprietary system but rather working proactively with other large defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Raytheon to integrate their weapons and systems, while using Aegis software as the heart of an integrated network of platforms, sensors, command-and-control systems, and missiles.
DePietro said the virtualization of Aegis has led to a 200% increase in automated testing, which means the company can develop new capabilities and get them through testing and then deployed much faster.
DePietro said Lockheed is already working with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems on a tech insertion opportunity for the Arleigh Burke destroyer program that creates the conditions for infrastructure as a service. That could be inserted into future procurement of Burkes or into the upcoming DDG(X) program, which could be designed from the ground up with open hardware that accommodates virtual combat system software.
As for the rapid upgrade process DePietro envisions, Schlise said: “You need to be able to upgrade [ships’ combat systems] through the hatches on the ship ? no hull cuts, not interested. You start talking about hull cuts, then you’re talking about 12-, 18-month maintenance availabilities. That’s too long. If we can do this through the hatches and do a combat systems upgrade in a four-week availability, that’s more what we’re talking about.”
