THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY 1000 NAVY PENTAGON WASHINGTON DC 20350-1000 ‘The Honorable John S. McCain Chairman, Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-6050 Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter forwards the DDG 51 Flight III Design Status Report to Congress as directed by Senate Report 112-173, accompanying $.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ‘The report summarizes the Navy’s new Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) system, the final scope of the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) that will incorporate AMDR into an ARLEIGH BURKE Class AEGIS Destroyer and the resulting Flight IIL ship configuration. It describes the level of maturity of the new technology and outlines the way forward to ensure this vital capability reaches the Fleet as quickly as possible. The Navy plans to integrate this increased combat capability during the course of a five year multi-year procurement (MYP) via an ECP. Given both the level of improvement of this radar over current capability and the speed at which potential air and ballistic missile threats are proliferating, it is imperative to field this system at the earliest practical time. Implementing the capability via ECP during an MYP balances the programmatic efforts with the Navy’s fielding requirement. In order to minimize the impact and risk of fielding AMDR on the DDG 51 Class, all electrical and cooling improvements required to support AMDR use and leverage existing technology and equipment. Construction of the first Flight III DDG will begin only when the Flight III detail design is sufficiently mature to allow for efficient construction. This same process was effectively used when the hanger bays were added to produce the Flight ITA DDGs ‘The Navy is committed to bringing AMDR to the fleet in both an expeditious and affordable manner. The attached report provides the technical details that support the Navy’s approach. The Navy is ready to provide briefings and additional information to you, your members, and your staff as you require. Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.A copy of this letter is also being provided to Chairmen Rogers, Thomberry, and Cochran. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Sean J. Stackley Enclosure: As stated Copy to: The Honorable Jack Reed Ranking Member Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION) WASHINGTON DC 20350-1000 ‘The Honorable Mac Thornberry Chairman, Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515-6035 Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter forwards the DDG 51 directed by Senate Report 112-173, ac Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. ight III Design Status Report to Congress as mpanying 8.3254, the National Defense The report summarizes the Navy’s new Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) system, the final scope of the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) that will incorporate AMDR into an ARLEIGH BURKE Class AEGIS Destroyer and the resulting Flight III ship configuration. It describes the level of maturity of the new technology and outlines the way forward to ensure this vital capability reaches the Fleet as quickly as possible. ‘The Navy plans to integrate this increased combat capability during the course of a five year multi-year procurement (MYP) via an ECP. Given both the level of, improvement of this radar over current capability and the speed at which potential air and ballistic missile threats are proliferating, it is imperative to field this system at the earliest practical time. Implementing the capability via ECP during an MYP balances the programmatic efforts with the Navy’s fielding requirement. In order to minimize the impact and risk of fielding AMDR on the DDG 51 Class, all electrical and cooling improvements required to support AMDR use and leverage existing technology and equipment. Construction of the first Flight III DDG will begin only when the Flight III detail design is sufficiently mature to allow for efficient construction. This same process was effectively used when the hanger bays were added to produce the Flight ITA DDGs. ‘The Navy is committed to bringing AMDR to the fleet in both an expeditious and affordable manner. The attached report provides the technical details that support the Navy's approach. The Navy is ready to provide briefings and additional information to you, your members, and your staff'as you require. Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.A copy of this letter is also being provided to Chairmen McCain, Rogers, and Cochran. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Sean J. Stackley Enclosure: As stated Copy to: The Honorable Adam Smith Ranking Member Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION) 1000 NAVY PENTAGON The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman, Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter forwards the DDG 51 Flight III Design Status Report to Congress as directed by Senate Report 112-173, accompanying 8.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. ‘The report summarizes the Navy's new Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) system, the final scope of the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) that will incorporate AMDR into an ARLEIGH BURKE Class AEGIS Destroyer and the resulting Flight III ship configuration, It describes the level of maturity of the new technology and outlines the way forward to ensure this vital capability reaches the Fleet as quickly as possible. The Navy plans to integrate this increased combat capability during the course of a five year multi-year procurement (MYP) via an ECP. Given both the level of improvement of this radar over current capability and the speed at which potential air and ballistic missile threats are proliferating, it is imperative to field this system at the earliest practical time. Implementing the capability via ECP during an MYP balances the programmatic efforts with the Navy's fielding requirement. In order to minimize the impact and risk of fielding AMDR on the DDG 51 Class, all electrical and cooling improvements required to support AMDR use and leverage existing technology and equipment. Construction of the first Flight III DDG will begin only when the Flight III detail design is sufficiently mature to allow for efficient construction. This same process was effectively used when the hanger bays were added to produce the Flight IIA DDGs. The Navy is committed to bringing AMDR to the flect in both an expeditious and affordable manner. The attached report provides the technical details that support the Navy’s approach. ‘The Navy is ready to provide briefings and additional information to you, your members, and your staff as you require. Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.A copy of this letter is also being provided to Chairmen Rogers, Thomberry, and McCain. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Sean J. Stackley Enclosure: As stated Copy to: The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski Vice Chairwoman Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION) The Honorable Harold Rogers Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: ‘This letter forwards the DDG 51 Flight II] Design Status Report to Congress as directed by Senate Report 112-173, accompanying 8.3254, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. ‘The report summarizes the Navy's new Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) system, the final scope of the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) that will incorporate AMDR into an ARLEIGH BURKE Class AEGIS Destroyer and the resulting Flight III ship configuration. It describes the level of maturity of the new technology and outlines the way forward to ensure this vital capability reaches the Fleet as quickly as possible. ‘The Navy plans to integrate this increased combat capability during the course of a five year multi-year procurement (MYP) via an ECP, Given both the level of improvement of this radar over current capability and the speed at which potential air and ballistic missile threats are proliferating, itis imperative to field this system at the earliest practical time. Implementing the capability via ECP during an MYP balances the programmatic efforts with the Navy’s fielding requirement. In order to minimize the impact and risk of fielding AMDR on the DDG 51 Class, all electrical and cooling improvements required to support AMDR use and leverage existing technology and equipment. Construction of the first Flight III DDG will begin only when the Flight IIT detail design is sufficiently mature to allow for efficient construction. This same process was effectively used when the hanger bays were added to produce the Flight IIA DDGs. The Navy is committed to bringing AMDR to the fleet in both an expeditious and affordable manner. The attached report provides the technical details that support the Navy’s approach. The Navy is ready to provide briefings and additional information to you, your members, and your staff as you require. Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.A copy of this letter is also being provided to Chairmen Cochran, Thornberry, and ‘McCain. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Sean J. Stackley Enclosure: As stated Copy to: The Honorable Nita M. Lowey Ranking Member Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release.