Physical Security Equipment

The Physical Security Equipment program within the Navy is designed to enhance the security and safety of the Department's assets globally. This initiative focuses on procuring equipment that supports deterrence, detection, and defeat of threats at the perimeter level, particularly for air assets and high-value units. It emphasizes access control systems at Navy installations within the continental United States, ensuring robust force protection measures are in place. Effective barriers are crucial in preventing unauthorized vehicle and personnel access to these bases.

A significant aspect of this program is the Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), which involves managing, procuring, and maintaining night vision devices, thermal detection devices, day/night weapons optics, and lasers. These systems support Navy combat capabilities by enhancing detection, recognition, classification, tracking, and destruction of hostile forces. The VAS program also includes research into future visual augmentation technologies to maintain a competitive edge over near-peer adversaries. Additionally, it provides for new and replacement night vision equipment for various Navy platforms to ensure situational awareness in low-visibility environments.

The Countering Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) capability is another critical component. It offers initial material solutions to detect, track, identify, and neutralize UAS threats over large areas. This capability is essential for maintaining force protection and operational readiness against evolving UAS threats. The program includes systems like CORIAN and DroneDefender to protect high-value Navy assets from unauthorized UAS activities.

Furthermore, the program supports initiatives like the SSBN Waterfront Restricted Area Security (WRAS) to safeguard strategic weapons facilities. This involves installing electronic security systems and vehicle barriers to meet nuclear security requirements. It also enhances anti-terrorism/force protection equipment for shipboard use and upgrades regional dispatch centers for optimized emergency communication and response times. These efforts collectively aim to bolster the Navy's physical security posture against diverse threats worldwide.