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FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap Page i FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap This page is intentionally left blank. Page ii FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap Page iii FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap Page iv FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap Contents Executive Summary................................................................................................................................. xiii Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................1 Background ..............................................................................................................................................2 Current State of Unmanned Systems .................................................................................................2 Congressional Direction ......................................................................................................................4 Chapter 2. Vision for the Future Development and Employment of Unmanned Systems within the Department of Defense............................................................................................................. 7 Unmanned Systems Applied to Joint Capability Areas (JCAs)................................................................7 Battle Space Awareness ..........................................................................................................................8 Force Application....................................................................................................................................10 Protection ...............................................................................................................................................11 Logistics .................................................................................................................................................12 Building Partnerships .............................................................................................................................13 Force Support.........................................................................................................................................13 Command and Control (C2) ...................................................................................................................14 Net Centric .............................................................................................................................................14 Unmanned Systems Performance Envelope .........................................................................................27 Performance Across Domains ...............................................................................................................27 A Discussion of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability for Unmanned Systems ............................28 Performance Specific to Domains..........................................................................................................29 Air Domain Specific Performance Attributes..........................................................................................30 Ground Domain Specific Performance Attributes ..................................................................................31 Maritime Domain Specific Performance Attributes ................................................................................31 Goals and Objectives .............................................................................................................................33 Chapter 3. Unmanned Systems Path Forward....................................................................................... 37 Methodology for Analysis .......................................................................................................................37 Strengths and Opportunities ..................................................................................................................37 Air Domain..............................................................................................................................................37 Ground Domain......................................................................................................................................37 Maritime Domain ....................................................................................................................................38 Challenges and Risks ............................................................................................................................39 Recommended Actions ..........................................................................................................................43 Chapter 4. Advancing Unmanned Systems Technologies ................................................................... 47 Unmanned Systems Technology Enablers............................................................................................47 Aligning Common Technologies ............................................................................................................47 Key/Pacing Technologies.......................................................................................................................48 Air Domain..............................................................................................................................................48 Ground Domain......................................................................................................................................49 Maritime Domain ....................................................................................................................................49 Appendix A. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)................................................................................... 51 Page v FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap A.1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems.........................................................................................................51 A.1.1 A160 Hummingbird...............................................................................................................51 A.1.2 Aerosonde ............................................................................................................................52 A.1.3 Aqua/Terra Puma .................................................................................................................53 A.1.4 Battlefield Air Targeting Micro Air Vehicle (BATMAV) – WASP III.......................................54 A.1.5 Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS) .....................55 A.1.6 Buster ...................................................................................................................................56 A.1.7 XM-156 Class I.....................................................................................................................57 A.1.8 Combat Medic Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for Resupply and Evacuation................58 A.1.9 FINDER ................................................................................................................................59 A.1.10 Global Observer ...................................................................................................................60 A.1.11 Improved Gnat Extended Range (I-Gnat-ER) “Warrior Alpha” / Extended Range/Multi- purpose (ER/MP) Block 0.....................................................................................................61 A.1.12 Maverick ...............................................................................................................................62 A.1.13 MQ-1 Predator......................................................................................................................63 A.1.14 MQ-1C Extended Range/Multi-purpose (ER/MP) ................................................................64 A.1.15 MQ-5B Hunter ......................................................................................................................65 A.1.16 MQ-8 Fire Scout ...................................................................................................................66 A.1.17 MQ-9 Reaper (formerly Predator B).....................................................................................67 A.1.18 Onyx Autonomously Guided Parafoil System ......................................................................68 A.1.19 RQ-11 Pathfinder Raven......................................................................................................69 A.1.20 RQ-14 Dragon Eye/Swift......................................................................................................70 A.1.21 RQ-15 Neptune ....................................................................................................................71 A.1.22 Gasoline Micro Air Vehicle (gMAV)......................................................................................72 A.1.23 RQ-4 Global Hawk ...............................................................................................................73
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