The CSP is an electro-optic/infrared/laser designator (EO/IR/LD) sensor that provides an advanced state-of-the-art sensor suite to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) platform that can be used to collect critical information across the visible and infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum for Battlefield Commanders.

• The CSP is required for MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS operation and serves as the “eyes” of the UAS by providing high-definition imagery in day or night conditions for detection and classification of targets/threats. The CSP also provides a targeting capability for laser-guided munitions. 
• The upgraded CSP Version 3 (v3) is currently in production and includes a new Target Location Accuracy (TLA) capability that enables precision, near-real time engagements with Coordinate Seeking Weapons (CSWs) and reduces the sensor-to-shooter process from minutes to seconds. 

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• The CSP is required for the Gray Eagle to execute flight and its mission in support of Battlefield Commanders

The Multi Domain Sensing System (MDSS), High-altitude Extended-range Long-endurance Intelligence Observation System (HELIOS) will provide deep sensing Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Intelligence, Survellance and Reconnaissance (ISR) from high altitude (60-100,000 feet) against near-peer threats located one thousand miles or more beyond the Forward Line of Troops (FLOT).

HELIOS is just one component of the larger MDSS family of systems, which includes manned and unmanned ISR sensor-platform pairings arrayed in a self-healing network from low to high altitude through the entire depth of the future Multi Domain Operations (MDO) battlefield. As the Army transitions into an MDO capable and then an MDO ready force, HELIOS will serve as an essential component of the Waypoint and Aimpoint force.

Commanders require cross-domain solutions to penetrate anti-access/area denial defenses and precisely geolocate threat integrated air defense systems. The stratosphere is the final piece of the aerial domain that must be operationalized to complete the common operating picture across the entire depth of the future Multi Domain Operations (MDO) battlespace. Deep sensing from the stratosphere is a force multiplier for Joint, Army, and mission partners as it provides targetable data in near-real-time (NRT) for action by long-range Fires elements. Stratospheric sensors also increase commander’s situational understanding as it produces critical intelligence that is cloud discoverable by Joint All-Domain Command and Control systems and within the Army Command Post Computing Environment.

This deep sensing capability includes a mix of High-Altitude Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (HA-ISR) sensors hosted on remotely piloted High Altitude Platforms (HAP) complemented by High Altitude Air Launched Effects (HA-ALE). These HA-ISR sensors will identify and develop land-based and maritime targets suitable for Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) during conflict and provide persistent surveillance during competition on strategic areas of interest. In addition to its deep sensing capabilities, HA-ISR can conduct on-board data processing for rapid target recognition and reporting as well as a resilient architecture capable of functioning in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• INSCOM Processing, Exploitation & Dissemination (PED) network, IEW&S sensors, IS&A TITAN (future), CPE Aviation

The MDSS HAP-DS will provide deep ISR from high altitude (60,000-100,000 feet) against near-peer threats located one thousand miles or more beyond the forward line of troops.

HAP-DS is just one component of the larger MDSS family of systems, which includes manned and unmanned ISR sensor-platform pairings arrayed in a self-healing network from low to high altitude through the entire depth of the future Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) battlefield. As the Army transitions into an MDO capable and then an MDO ready force, HAP-DS will serve as an essential component of the waypoint and aimpoint force.

Commanders require cross-domain solutions to penetrate anti-access/area denial defenses and precisely geolocate threat integrated air defense systems. The stratosphere is the final piece of the aerial domain that must be operationalized to complete the common operating picture across the entire depth of the future MDO battlespace. Deep sensing from the stratosphere is a force multiplier for Joint, Army, and mission partners as it provides targetable data in near-real-time for action by long-range Fires elements. Stratospheric sensors also increase a commander’s situational understanding as it produces critical intelligence that is cloud discoverable by Joint All-Domain Command and Control systems and within the Army Command Post Computing Environment.

This deep sensing capability includes a mix of High-Altitude ISR (HA-ISR) sensors hosted on remotely piloted HAP complemented by High Altitude Air Launched Effects. These HA-ISR sensors will identify and develop land-based and maritime targets suitable for Long Range Precision Fires during conflict and provide persistent surveillance during competition on strategic areas of interest. In addition to its deep sensing capabilities, the HA-ISR sensors can conduct on-board data processing for rapid target recognition and reporting as well as a resilient architecture capable of functioning in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent and low-bandwidth environments.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command PED network, CPE IEW&S sensors, Project Manager Intelligence Systems and Analytics Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) (future), CPE Aviation

Provides Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capable sensing against near-peer threats in highly contested electromagnetic, cyber, and Denied, Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environments

HERMES will provide MDO capable sensing against near-peer threats in highly contested electromagnetic, cyber, and Denied, Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environments. HERMES is employed on aerial ISR systems providing detection, identification, and precision geolocation of threats for targeting by the Army’s Integrated Fires System (IFS) through the entire depth of the future MDO battlefield.

HERMES provides multi-platform signals intelligence (SIGINT) for the aerial layer. The software defined radios collect on threat signatures in all theaters. HERMES sensors use secure, cyber resilient, assured data transport to feed artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) enabled processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) functions. HERMES relies on an integrated approach across the Multi-Domain Sensing System family of systems with the intent of converging capabilities from multiple domains, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the information environment supporting the MDO Force’s ability to achieve overmatch.

HERMES mitigates SIGINT collection gaps and provides the means to outpace adversary technology by advancing U.S. capabilities to the edge of technological innovation and operational relevance. It supports Commanders across all phases by revealing adversary capabilities, actions, and intent, providing targetable information, and satisfying information needs as the Joint Force transitions back to competition. The HERMES open architecture design and distributed network approach supports convergence of intelligence, electromagnetic warfare, cyberspace, and fires capabilities available to multi-domain formations. Ultimately, it increases Army relevance in the Joint fight and is a vital component of an MDO ready intelligence enterprise.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• HERMES interdependencies are still to be determined, but currently envisioned initially as a capability for the MQ-1 Gray Eagle uncrewed aircraft system (UAS)

To deliver high-quality, cost-effective, multi-mission payloads for LE across all variants of uncrewed aircraft systems (UASs).

A Family of Systems (FoS) approach for all UAS/LE to allow flexibility in variants and versions across multiple platforms and payloads.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• Payloads are dependent on specific air vehicle size, weight, and power requirements that will limit the capabilities each size vehicle can have installed

Provide kit to designated units per the mHAB Directed Requirement for experimentation and demonstration in the stratospheric Area of Operations.

The mHABs are low-cost, high altitude, low observable platforms that can be quickly launched by tactical units providing situation awareness, communication extension, and Launched Effects via various sensor capabilities. 

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• Payloads are dependent on specific air vehicle size, weight, and power requirement

MX FoS provides multi-sensor, multi-spectral surveillance of borders, forward operating bases, airfields and other vital worldwide assets.

MX FoS (which currently consists of MX‑10, MX‑10D, MX‑15, MX‑15D, MX‑20, MX‑20D, MX‑25, MX‑25D and variants/models of each) is a family of Image Intelligence (IMINT) sensor payloads with Electro‑Optic/Infrared (EO/IR) cameras providing High Definition (HD) and near real time Full‑Motion Video (FMV).

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• Payload size is dependent on specific air vehicle size, weight, and power requirements.

PSDS2 is a Full Motion Video (FMV) system and architecture that ingests video from sensors into a centralized location to support persistent surveillance, video exploitation, dissemination and archiving. PSDS2 has been fielded since 2005.

PSDS2 provides a sensor data management system that integrates multiple motion imagery sensors for enhanced situational awareness and rapid decision-making. PSDS2 provides real-time viewing, dissemination, archiving and exploitation for operations, intelligence and protection via a web browser thin-client user interface. PSDS2 is a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) that has been fielded since 2005.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• PSDS2 is an architecture; it does not have direct system interdependencies

Deliver, operate, and sustain tactical and fixed-site aerostats to meet expeditionary and contingency needs by exploiting a full range of ISR, Force Protection, communications, and full-motion video management capabilities to Joint, Inter-Agency and Multi-National Organizations.

The PSS-T family of systems (FoS) provides elevated persistent, integrated, networked, and multi-sensor information collection by operating for long periods of time at an altitude to maximize 360-degree line of sight in area of operations. The PSS-T FoS is a highly persistent and flexible multi-sensor information collection system capable of detecting hostile fire, providing target coordinates to command and control/fire control centers, and marking ground targets for rapid engagement as well as offering high altitude radio communication beyond the line of sight.

The PSS-T FoS offers medium and large aerostat systems to meet future homeland, expeditionary, and contingency requirements for persistent surveillance, information collection, Force Protection enhancement, and Army Aerial Layer Network Transport.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• The use of electro optical infrared (EO/IR) and other available payload sensors, enables the aerostat system to execute in accordance with passive and dynamic operational requirements.

Provide persistent surveillance to United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) per JUON 0587 through both an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and subsequent Full Operating Capability (FOC).

The RASN consists of a 34-meter Aerostat integrated with S-band radar parabolic dish to provide persistent surveillance of small maneuverable air targets. Additionally, the data is coordinated with ground radar systems, called Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor (KuRFS), which are tower-based AESA and specifically designed for locating, tracking and reporting counter uncrewed aircraft system (cUAS) position information.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• The RASN system passes detection/track data to the KuRFS system for a holistic picture of the airborne threat environment.

STARLite is a synthetic aperture radar/ground moving target indicator, dismount moving target indicator (SAR/GMTI/DMTI) system, which is a lightweight, high performance, all-weather, multi-functional radar sensor.

• Payload is capable of on-board processing and transmission of near-real-time imagery and target detection data to the Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS) via a digital data link
• SAR and MTI data can be exploited in the PED and/or the Ground Control Station-Element in the UGCS
• Provides battlefield commanders increased situational awareness through wide area surveillance, imaging of stationary targets, and detection/tracking of moving targets

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• STARLite and the Common Sensor Payload (CSP) cross-cue on the MQ-1C UAS Gray Eagle
• STARLite provides high-resolution spot mode imagery and high-resolution strip mode imagery up to 20 kilometers

ARES is a manned contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) proof of concept aerial ISR technical demonstrator jet, delivering modernized sensor capabilities against near-peer threats and adversaries, operating in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.

The objective for the aerial ISR technical demonstrator includes:

• The evaluation of electronic intelligence, communications intelligence, and electronic warfare/attack and cyber effects using a COCO jet that exceed capabilities of the Army’s current programs of record
• Assessing performance of modern sensors flown at high altitudes with the ability to conduct deep sensing during exercises and deployment
• Informing future aerial ISR modernization priorities
• Refining the capability gaps for expeditionary PED

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command PED network, CPE IEW&S sensors, Project Manager Intelligence Systems and Analytics Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) (future), CPE Aviation

Airborne Reconnaissance & Electronic Warfare System (ARES)

ARTEMIS is a manned contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) proof of concept aerial ISR technical demonstrator jet, delivering modernized sensor capabilities against near-peer threats and adversaries, operating in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

The objective for the AISR technical demonstrator includes:

• The evaluation of electronic intelligence, communications intelligence, and electronic warfare/attack and cyber effects using a COCO jet that exceed capabilities of the Army’s current programs of record
• Assessing performance of modern sensors flown at high altitudes with the ability to conduct deep sensing during exercises and deployment
• Informing future aerial ISR modernization priorities
• Refining the capability gaps for expeditionary PED

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command PED network, CPE IEW&S sensors, Project Manager Intelligence Systems and Analytics Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) (future), CPE Aviation

Airborne Reconnaissance Targeting Exploitation Mission Intelligence System (ARTEMIS)

The U.S. Army Theater-Level High Altitude Expeditionary Next A-ISR (ATHENA) systems are manned Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) jet platforms provided to the U.S. Army Combatant Commanders to facilitate Multi- Domain Operation (MDO) ISR operational mission executions. ATHENA platforms support a Headquarters Department of the U.S. Army G-2 A-ISR bridging strategy from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (FY24) to FY29, enabling the transition from legacy A-ISR assets to the U.S. Army’s Program of Record (POR) High Accuracy Detection, Exploitation System (HADES) forecasted fielding. The systems will host a variety of Government-provided near-peer optimized sensor systems and be employed by operational commanders against emergent threats in Central Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific areas of operation. In partnership with the FEDSIM, FWPO is addressing the U.S. Army’s global A-ISR gaps with rapid system procurement, integration, testing, and operational employment of manned A-ISR capable platforms. The ATHENA jet platform is the implementation of the U.S. Army strategy to conduct persistent ISR Mission Operations in the air domain as a globally deployable A-ISR service, with high- altitude, near-peer optimized sensor capabilities able to be hosted on a jet aircraft. The A-ISR service will be a COCO service that directly supports the collection priorities, as directed by the Combatant Commander(s).

Army Theater Level High-Altitude Expeditionary Next-Generation A-ISR (ATHENA) is a missionized, high-speed, and near- peer-optimized aerial sensor solution, capable of globally deployable operations, and will fill urgent A-ISR capabilities gaps needed to enable Army and Joint Forces to compete in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). There are four (4) ATHENA aircraft in two (2) distinct configurations to support Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), ATHENA-S, and Radar missions, ATHENA-R.

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command PED network, CPE IEW&S sensors, Project Manager Intelligence Systems and Analytics Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) (future), CPE Aviation

The MDSS HADES will be a multi-faceted sensing capability on higher altitude, longer endurance manned platforms (e.g., business jets) that can provide stand-off from enemy anti-access/area denial systems. HADES will address Army requirements for medium to high altitude aerial ISR capabilities to rapidly gain and maintain situational understanding, freedom of maneuver, overmatch, and decision advantage in Multi-Domain Operations.

• Flexible and integrated platforms, payloads, data transport, and enhanced analysis capabilities
• Ability to conduct deep sensing to recognize, identify, track, and geo-locate targets
• Sensor-to-shooter links to shorten the kill chain and operate at the tempo and volume of large-scale ground combat operations
• Near-real-time products via on-board data processing using artificial intelligence and advanced data processing
• Initial capabilities will include electronic intelligence, communications intelligence, and synthetic aperture radar/moving target indicator sensing
• Follow-on capabilities will include cyber, electronic warfare, and air-launched effects

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:

• U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command PED network, CPE IEW&S sensors, Project Manager Intelligence Systems and Analytics Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) (future), CPE Aviation