Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air Systems Engineering

The Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air System (NIFC-CA) is designed to enhance the Navy's air and missile defense capabilities. This is achieved through advanced systems engineering, integration, and testing. The program focuses on extending the battlespace to the maximum range of naval weapons by integrating existing systems with new technologies to form an interoperable System of Systems (SoS). Collaboration with various Department of Defense activities is a key component, optimizing current and emerging capabilities across multiple domains.

The All Domain Long Range Naval Integrated Fire Control (LR-NIFC) project is a cross-organizational effort aimed at delivering effective long-range kill chains. It coordinates development and validation across key enabler programs, which include sensors, networks, transport architectures, radios, weapons, platforms, and combat systems. The project emphasizes joint architecture development and Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2), prioritizing near-term fielding of capabilities while maturing solutions for future investments.

The Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air SE&I project focuses on systems engineering to extend the Naval Integrated Air and Missile Defense battlespace. It integrates the From The Sea (FTS) family of kill chains, encompassing sensors, platforms, fire control systems, and missiles. This project supports developmental testing and fielding efforts while designing future kill chain architectures to maximize defense capabilities against evolving threats.

The NIFC-CA Supported by Airborne Platforms project integrates NIFC capabilities within key programs such as F/A-18 & EA-18G, E-2D, F-35, Link-16, and Tactical Targeting Network Technology Data Links. It aims to improve lethality, survivability, and interoperability by extending the battlespace for air, surface, and strike warfare missions. The project supports performance assessments and risk reduction activities through Live, Virtual, and Constructive events to ensure readiness before fleet deployment.