US and Swedish Industrial Support to Network Centric Warfare for US and Swedish Forces

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1 US and Swedish Industrial Support to Network Centric Warfare for US and Swedish Forces October 9, 2003 Erik Löwenadler, President Ericsson Microwave Systems AB 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 1 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

2 The commercial technology leap World s most advanced radio in 1983 World s most advanced radio in 2003 Price: US$ Production: pcs. Price: US$ 400 Production: pcs. 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 2 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

3 Multi-service communications architecture Before After Wireless Networks Wireline Networks Data/IP Networks Cable TV Networks User applications Service Networks & Control & Gateways Communications control Connectivity 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 3 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

4 Network based defense Commanders, information and weapon systems in one network 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 4 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

5 Key network characteristics - enablers for efficient decision cycles Full connectivity - anything to anyone Commanders, units and physical resources are fully interconnected for joint operations at any level Full mobility - anywhere, anytime An individual s access to C4ISR functions relates to his/hers current role, irrespective of geographic location or type of access terminal Full flexibility - just in time, on demand The command structure is independent of the physical communication structure - situation specific decision cycles may emerge 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 5 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

6 Ericsson Microwave Systems Radars for Airborne, Ground and Naval Applications ERIEYE AEW&C, Saab th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 6 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

7 Local air picture as service Map service Target service Position service Service Bridge 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 7 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

8 Network based C4ISR architecture Clients Sensors Decision support Precision engagement EW IW Public Safety Network management Signaling & Mobility control Access Access Access Core Network (Wide area transport) Dedicated Access Access Connectivity network Access Applications and services Sensor fusion Data fusion Information fusion Security management User administration 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 8 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

9 Development of civil communication systems Industry sets the standards Suppliers develop to standards => products available offthe-shelf 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 9 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

10 Life cycle of civilian communication systems The industry continuously updates standards Capabilities and features added in new standards releases Operators buy at best price/performance ratio Long-term relations between operator and supplier 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 10 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

11 Current military model for COTS acquisition The military sets the requirements Contracted integrators start looking for COTS that fit the requirements A strong urge to modify COTS prevails in order to fully meet specs The result: COTS cease to exist out of sync with standards releases equipment rapidly becomes obsolete => no support from suppliers 10 th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 11 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

12 Final remark NBD has come to stay NBD means a new way of operating, not only a technology shift Both military and commercial technology will play a roll to meet the requirements, at an affordable cost Commercial technology requires a new behavior in procurement, operation and training Industry can support in the paradigm shift! 10th US-Sweden Defense Industry Conference 12 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB