Mission
RAIDRS will be a family of systems being designed to detect, report, identify, locate, and classify attacks against military space assets. RAIDRS will include detection sensors, information processors, and a reporting architecture. The RAIDRS system will detect and report attacks on both ground and space-based elements of operational space systems. It will notify operators and users, and carry information to decision-makersBlock 10
* Worldwide network of sensors; Centralized management * Detect, Identify, Characterize SATCOM EMI interference * Identify signal characteristics * Geo-locate SATCOM EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) * Report interference on blue space systems and/or servicesBlock 20
* Commander's decision support tool that provides Defensive Counterspace (DCS) attack assessment * Integrates and processes critical Space Situation Awareness (SSA) information to provide the integrated space picture that enables DCS operations * Multi-level distributed data fusion; Advanced visualizationContract Information
The RAIDRS system is unique in the acquisitions process for being tailored to small businesses and utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software. According to the Air Force budget, the service intends to spend about $16 million in 2005 on the RAIDRS program; $16.4 million in 2006; $12.1 million in 2007; $12.4 million in 2008; and $66.6 million in 2009. Contractor: Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsLocations
* Peterson AFB,References
* 16th Space Control Squadron * 380th Space Control SquadronExternal links