ARL SEMA MODS

ARL SEMA MODS under the Army's Aircraft Procurement budget activity, aims to modify the Airborne Reconnaissance Low - Enhanced (ARL-E) system to enhance its Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The program involves the procurement of new and refurbished sensors to meet the ARL-E Capabilities Production Document (CPD) requirements. It also supports the conversion of Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) DeHavilland (DHC) 8-315 Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance aircraft systems, ensuring continued worldwide deployment capability and safe operations. Additionally, it includes Pre-planned product improvements (P3I) modifications, such as Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT), to enhance the system's performance in the Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) environment. The specific objectives of Program ARL SEMA MODS include providing persistent airborne ISR support to tactical forces across various operational scenarios. This involves enhancing sensor capability sets through the procurement of new and refurbished sensors, ensuring timely, accurate, and assured support to combatant commanders. The program also aims to address safety equipment mandates from the Department of Defense (DoD) and evolving international and Army Standards. Furthermore, it supports the modernization of A-ISR in the Multi-Domain Operations environment by integrating civil and military aircraft equipment and future integration efforts. Lastly, it aligns with the Army Acquisition Executive's directive to assign overall acquisition lead for manned airborne Intelligence systems to Program Executive Officer for Aviation and overall sensor responsibilities to Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors.