AIAMD FAMILY OF SYSTEMS (FOS) COMPONENTS

The AIAMD Family of Systems (FOS) Components program is a critical procurement line within the Army's Other Procurement, Army appropriation, specifically supporting the Communications and Electronics Equipment portfolio. This program directly aligns with the U.S. Army's Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Modernization Priority and is a key element of the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) initiative. The overarching goal of this line item is to modernize and integrate air and missile defense capabilities across the Army, enabling a more flexible, responsive, and effective defense against evolving aerial and missile threats in a joint operational environment.

The AIAMD program is structured as a System of Systems (SoS) approach, designed to ensure that all participating Department of Defense (DoD) Air Defense Artillery (ADA) components can function interdependently. This integration is intended to provide operational capabilities that exceed what any individual element could achieve alone. The program is a direct response to the Army's AMD Concept, Operational and Organizational (O&O) Plan for the Future Force, and the AIAMD Capabilities Development Document (CDD). It is also a top priority for the Army's AMD Cross Functional Team and is guided by the AMD Task Force Concept of Operations (CONOPS).

A central objective of this line item is to support the procurement and fielding of the Remote Interceptor Guidance 360 (RIG-360) component. RIG-360 is a software-defined, X-band missile communications device that enables full hemispherical, 360-degree in-flight communications with AIAMD interceptors, including the PATRIOT Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) family. This capability is essential for unlocking the full kinematic potential of these interceptors, allowing for comprehensive coverage against non-ballistic threats and expanding the Warfighter's area of control.

The RIG-360 system is designed to leverage the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) architecture, which serves as the centerpiece of the Army's integrated fires approach. By integrating more sensors and interceptors into the IBCS, the Army aims to maximize the effectiveness of its air and missile defense by pairing the best available sensors with the most capable interceptors.

The RIG-360's 360-degree engagement capability is a significant advancement, as it enables the Army to respond to complex and multi-directional threats more effectively. Another key objective of this procurement line is the integration of an independent, adapted IFPC Uplinker into the IBCS. This uplinker supports engagements by both the PAC-3/MSE and the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) family of interceptors. The uplinker acts as a network component within the IBCS, facilitating real-time data exchange and guidance for interceptors, and further advancing the AIAMD goal of pairing any sensor with the best available shooter.

Funding for this line item is allocated for the procurement of Army Standard Prime Movers and Generators, provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to support low-rate production of the RIG-360 and uplinker components. This GFE is necessary to meet the Army's End Item Interchange policy requirements for component major items, ensuring that the new systems can be effectively fielded and sustained.