Aircraft Survivability Equipment

Aircraft Survivability Equipment is a critical component of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) and Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) platforms. The program includes the procurement of ASE Laser Countermeasures (AZ3508) and ASE Radio Frequency Countermeasures (AZ3511). The objective of the ASE Development project is to improve Radio Frequency (RF) ASE for Army aviation. This includes the procurement of AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Sets and APR-39 Radar Warning Receivers to passively detect laser-aided weapons targeting the aircraft and provide visual and aural alerts to aircrew members warning them of targeting by RF-guided weapons. The program also includes the development of active Radio Frequency Electronic Countermeasures (RF-ECM) capability for selected aircraft with Material Development Decision (MDD) planned in the future.

The funding line supports training, technical support, government management, procurement, installation, and integration of A-Kits on Rotary Wing aircraft. It also funds the procurement of APR-39D(V)2 A-Kit Installs to support third unit equipped, APR-39E(V)2 A Kits, APR-39E(V)2 B-Kits, spares, systems engineering support, mission data set (MDS), training, fielding, and government management. Additionally, it is necessary for use by the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities. The program's production schedule involves phased deliveries of A-Kits over multiple fiscal years to meet the procurement objectives.