Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG)
Category: RDT&E
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Line Item: 0604530N
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FY25 Budget Request: $9.1M
Overview
Budget Account
1319N - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy
Budget Activity
05 - System development and demonstration
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Description
The Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) program is a key initiative by the U.S. Navy to enhance the operational capabilities of aircraft carriers. The main goal is to design, develop, test, and deploy a modern aircraft arrestment system that replaces the legacy Mark 7 arresting gear. This new system is being integrated into all newly constructed aircraft carriers to ensure efficient recovery of both existing and future carrier-based tail hook-equipped air vehicles. The AAG system aims to provide improved operational capabilities while reducing operating and support costs.
A significant focus of the AAG program is addressing software stability issues identified in a System Safety Risk Assessment (SSRA) and an independent review by NAVAIR. Development efforts target mitigating specific software deficiencies, including non-deterministic behavior and latency, which contribute to serious hazard ratings. To tackle these challenges, the program plans to modernize and re-architect the software, ensuring adherence to improved Level of Rigor (LOR) standards and processes. These efforts are crucial for maintaining the safety, reliability, and obsolescence management of the AAG systems.
The program has transitioned from its initial design and development phase into concurrent production and sustainment phases. The Navy awarded a contract for the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase to General Atomics, focusing on developing a production-representative AAG system at designated test sites. Additionally, training development efforts are underway to prepare personnel for operating the new systems effectively.
The Advanced Arresting Gear program represents a strategic investment in enhancing naval aviation capabilities through advanced technology integration and rigorous development processes. By addressing both hardware and software components, the program seeks to deliver a robust solution that meets current operational demands while preparing for future challenges in carrier-based aviation recovery operations.
A significant focus of the AAG program is addressing software stability issues identified in a System Safety Risk Assessment (SSRA) and an independent review by NAVAIR. Development efforts target mitigating specific software deficiencies, including non-deterministic behavior and latency, which contribute to serious hazard ratings. To tackle these challenges, the program plans to modernize and re-architect the software, ensuring adherence to improved Level of Rigor (LOR) standards and processes. These efforts are crucial for maintaining the safety, reliability, and obsolescence management of the AAG systems.
The program has transitioned from its initial design and development phase into concurrent production and sustainment phases. The Navy awarded a contract for the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase to General Atomics, focusing on developing a production-representative AAG system at designated test sites. Additionally, training development efforts are underway to prepare personnel for operating the new systems effectively.
The Advanced Arresting Gear program represents a strategic investment in enhancing naval aviation capabilities through advanced technology integration and rigorous development processes. By addressing both hardware and software components, the program seeks to deliver a robust solution that meets current operational demands while preparing for future challenges in carrier-based aviation recovery operations.
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Budget Trend
Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Research Development, Test & Evaluation Programs (0604530N) budget history and request
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Enacted | Requested | Forecasted | Forecasted | Forecasted | Forecasted |
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $168,427,000 | $115,912,000 | $63,702,000 | $146,000 | $150,000 | $10,658,000 | $9,142,000 | $14,035,000 | $10,555,000 | $21,846,000 | $22,298,000 |
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FY2025 Budget Released: 03/09/24