Consolidated Trng Sys Dev

The Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) will provide an improved environment for air combat training utilizing a secure air-to-air and air-to-ground data link, and will provide range tethered and range less operation capability to CONUS ranges and Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF). TCTS Increment II will provide encrypted instrumentation for multiple fixed and rotary wing platforms as well as an enhanced threat environment. In 2023, TCTS II started development of Synthetic Inject to Live (SITL) capability, which enables blue and red constructive (e.g. aircraft, air and surface threats) injects into aircraft displays and sensors to train aircrews for near-peer threats. The program is integrating into the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE), allowing mission data from "Live" participants to be monitored at a control facility and disseminated across the LVC ecosystem. TCTS Increment II provides the foundational encrypted airborne network for implementation of Aviation Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) capabilities. TCTS II will continue software updates to address fleet requirements. Aviation LVC Live Aircraft Integration (ALLAI) Phase 1 funds the integration of live aircraft into the LVC, blended training environment to close the Great Powers Competition training capability gap for mission rehearsal. Aviation LVC will establish an integrated System of Systems (SoS) training environment bringing already-developed capabilities together with new developmental efforts to form a cohesive architecture that accurately emulates the high end fight for warfighter training. LVC takes a hybrid approach to aviation and Fleet-wide training where the training audience in the form of Live personnel operating Live equipment (to include aircraft and surface vessels) will be teamed with Live aircrew operating simulators to provide a Virtual complement in the "Blue Air" picture. The "Red" adversary for this training is made up of Live personnel operating Live aircraft complemented by computer generated "Red" Constructive Air and Surface threats that stimulate the "Blue" Air displays and sensors as if a "Red" Live adversary were present.

The Department's submission reflects the results of a deep dive into Fleet Training Wholeness (FTW) and how to provide a means for Strike Group Training in a contested environment, in accordance with Chief of Naval Operations guidance. This analysis determined the most cost-effective means to provide this training is via a combination of Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) capabilities, which are essential for building a force that has overmatch. LVC capabilities leverage combat system product line architecture components and engineering best practices for iterative development. The deep dive identified that there is no other cost-effective way to train our ready warfighters for a contested environment. The foundation for LVC has already been established and will continue to execute the investment strategy to provide initial underway LVC capability to train Strike Group(s) in an environment that they expect to fight in, ensuring they are fit to fight and win. The development, integration and testing of LVC's, along with ensuring interoperability with surface and air communities, will be accomplished across Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS), and Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE). Surface Tactical Team Trainer (STTT) develops modifications during sustainment of Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT) system and modernization into the Advanced Training Domain (ATD). Both BFTT and ATD are the core systems that are used to integrate weapon system elements, and combat system components to create the Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC). BFTT and ATD continue to integrate and update, as new tactical capabilities are being introduced, to enable crew operator proficiency training for basic and sustainment level training events, through distributed strike group certification fleet synthetic training (FST) events and including Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) FST underway LVC events. Continued development is required to integrate new capabilities and interfaces to provide training for AEGIS and Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) combat system capability upgrades, and to address the Fleet's LVC FTW initiative.

MISSION: This effort advances science and technology initiatives to modernize Naval Aviation training systems, enabling integration of emerging capabilities into operational training. Aligned with the PMA-205 5-Year LVC Flight Plan, the Navy Aviation Simulation Master Plan, and all Navy and Marine Corps T/M/S training requirements, this project supports Fleet readiness by developing, demonstrating, and transitioning key technologies that enhance training effectiveness, scalability, and interoperability. Current initiatives focus on advancing human performance analytics through tools that support the Aircrew Proficiency and Performance Assessment (APPA) program. These efforts enable automated skill assessment, individualized debrief, and data-driven training optimization across live and virtual environments. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches are used to support rapid requirements analysis, architecture development, and capability integration. Additional work includes the maturation of immersive training solutions such as intelligent semi-automated forces, augmented and mixed reality environments, adaptive mission rehearsal tools, and high-fidelity simulations of sensors, weapons, and environmental effects. This project also supports the development of advanced analytics tools for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) and high-fidelity modeling for the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), enabling greater realism and operational value for JSE and other training systems. Technologies under development are evaluated and refined using testbeds that incorporate aviator feedback to ensure operational suitability and alignment with Fleet needs. Collectively, this effort accelerates the transition of innovative training capabilities to the Fleet and ensures Naval Aviation remains prepared to meet evolving mission demands across all warfare domains.

Airborne Adversary Mission Systems builds upon existing RedNet architecture to enable classified software development and classified hardware integration such as electronic attack, infrared search, Radio Frequency (RF) emulation with encrypted range training data links, such as Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) and Link 16. This project will enable the aircrew to accurately emulate peer threat capabilities and provide a standalone Adversary Operational Flight Program (OFP)', that can be deployed on any aircraft with RedNet Multi-Layered Obstructed Brokered Bus-Controller & Routing for Advanced Integrated Networks (MOBBrain) avionics architecture and an encrypted range training pod. Primary platforms for development include the F-5, F-16 and F-18 within existing Naval Adversary Squadrons. These systems combined with a classified electronic kneeboard, allows for the development, integration and deployment of adversary mission hardware and software systems without modification of aircraft's existing OFP software. This program will provide for the future ability to participate fully in the Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environment as well as provide physics and effects-based threat replications for the mission essential training of deploying Fleet aircrews.

Training Range and Instrumentation Development (TRID) projects develop specialized instrumentations for fleet readiness training while minimizing life cycle costs. Projects are development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

This line funds high fidelity Aegis Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) individual, instructor, strike group and team trainers to support all Advanced Capability Build (ACB) and below Aegis baselines. This line provides funds for development of a High Fidelity Aegis Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) to enable tactics, techniques, and procedure development and allow advanced warfare training (AWT) Phase II and Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical training objectives to be accomplished ashore and to support Active and Passive Sonar Operations, Target Motion Analysis, Sonobuoy Localization, Command and Control, and execution of ASW Kill chain. Funds are provided for advanced component technology development, prototype evaluation, and technology readiness level assessment. Development of these trainers is in response to CNO Wholeness Review and Department of the Navy requirements. This line supports Surface Training Program (STP) methodology by researching and developing trainers that will create an immersive and interactive learning environment and support both CNO High Velocity Learning and Career Training Continuum (CTC) intent. It includes development of the Surface Training and Readiness Management System (STRMS) required for the identification of quantifiable operator and maintainer competencies for each mission area and associated tracking system development and testing. This line also funds training scenario development for Integrated Tactical Trainers and Bridge Part Task Trainers. Funds provide for alignment with DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) Cyber requirements.