UNCLASSIFIED DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Contract Status Contract HHM402-08-C-0072 [(b)(3):10 USC 424;(b)(6)] 8 May 2009 This Briefing is Classified UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 1 UNCLASSIFIED On Track, On Schedule, and Within Cost • Technical approaches being implemented by contractor are established, traditional techniques within intended scope of contract • SCI clearance processing has been successfully completed for all key personnel • Technical report deliverables (double the minimum contracted for) will be completed on schedule • Payments to contractor have commenced smoothly, used at slightly below the anticipated burn-rate UNCLASSIFIED 2 UNCLASSIFIED Overview • July 08 Supplemental appropriation tasked DIA to study "foreign advanced aerospace weapon threats from the present out to 40 years in the future" - $10M in FY08 funds provided in the initial appropriation • Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies LLC (BAASS) won contract – commenced 21 September 2008 • Support for contract was mentioned by Sen. Harry Reid in a meeting with [(b)(3):10 USC 424;(b)(6)] on 13 November 2008 UNCLASSIFIED 3 UNCLASSIFIED Contract Focus Advanced (unconventional) aerospace weapon system technical studies (threat projections through 2050 timeframe – not extrapolations of current technology) in the following areas: • Lift • Propulsion • Control • Power Generation • Spatial/Temporal Translation • Signature Reduction (optical, infrared, radiofrequency, acoustic) • Technology Integration • Materials • Configuration, Structure • Human Interface • Human Effects • Armament (RF and DEW) UNCLASSIFIED 4 UNCLASSIFIED BAASS Technical Approaches • Calibrated Data Collection • World-Class Expert Access & Analysis • Collaboration - Universities, National Labs • Investigation / Assessment - Major Aerospace & Electronics Firms • Cooperation – Intelligence Community • Technical Peer Review Boards UNCLASSIFIED 5 UNCLASSIFIED Positives • BAASS is very receptive to communication and guidance • BAASS Program Management Plans (PMPs) in the 12 technical areas (deliverables under the Statement of Objectives type of contract) were all very good to excellent • The production of all technical report deliverables during this initial phase of the program – goal is ~2 reports per area – are to be completed by 31 July 2009 UNCLASSIFIED 6 UNCLASSIFIED Challenges Overcome • Difficulties in establishing a research effort from the ground up – staff, management, consultants, clearances, facilities – have been quickly and successfully resolved [(b)(6) Redacted Section] UNCLASSIFIED 7 UNCLASSIFIED Program Management Plans • In general, each multiyear Program Management Plan has - 2 - 4 "feasibility of technical concept" baseline studies suggested - comparison of the aerospace vehicle concept with observable data - review of literature for recent concepts proposed by academia and national labs - analysis of concepts for further focused research - information exchange with government contractors in the aerospace and electronic sectors UNCLASSIFIED 8 UNCLASSIFIED The Immediate Way Ahead • Begin publishing the 24 technical report deliverables as soon as possible • Continue to build research database architecture • Initiate university / national lab research grant solicitation program • Ensure that the SCI personal security clearances continue to be quickly and successfully processed and that SCIF certification is granted to BAASS • Begin processing of lower-level clearances through DISCO as part of focused counterintelligence efforts UNCLASSIFIED 9 Back Up 10 UNCLASSIFIED 2009 Technical Reports (continued) [Redacted List of Reports and Authors - (b)(6)] UNCLASSIFIED 11 UNCLASSIFIED 2009 Technical Reports [Redacted List of Reports and Authors - (b)(6)] UNCLASSIFIED 12