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AIRWORKS

Powering the Mission

“Deliver Warfighting Capability the Fleet needs to win at a cost we can afford!”

- Vice Admiral Carl Chebi, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S O V E R V I E W

3 W E S E R V E T H E W A R F I G H T E R ’ S A I R S Y S T E M S N E E D S

4 A I R W O R K S A T A G L A N C E

5 O U R V I S I O N A N D P L A N

6 W E D E L I V E R A T A L L P R O G R A M L I F E C Y C L E P H A S E S

7 W E C A N D E L I V E R U N L I K E A N Y O T H E R O E M

8 W E M E E T T H E W A R F I G H T E R ’ S T E C H N O L O G Y N E E D S

9 H O W W E D E L I V E R S T A T E - O F - T H E - M A R K E T & S T A T E - O F - T H E - A R T

11 O U R U N I Q U E I N F R A S T R U C T U R E E N A B L E S D E L I V E R Y

O U R N E T W O R K O F F E R S E X P E R T S A C R O S S S E C T O R S2

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A I R W O R K S ’ M I S S I O N A L I G N M E N T

We are a leading government LSI that brings rapid acquisition and development capabilities to the warfighter in the realm of aerospace technologies that put us on the cutting edge. We lead the fleet in integrating the effective use of state-of-the-art technologies that allow the Navy and all of our warfighters to win against our pacing threats abroad.

NAVAIR

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) provides research, development, test, evaluation and sustainment for all Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and systems. NAWCAD operates test ranges, test facilities, laboratories and aircraft in support of military operations worldwide, and provides scientific and technical support to NAVAIR.

NAWCAD

AIRWorks

NORTH STARS

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) serves to deliver integrated air warfare capabilities to enable the fleet to compete, deter and win – tonight, tomorrow and in the future. NAVAIR provides the warfighter with air warfare capabilities to win in every domain, and is committed to delivering advanced, integrated capabilities with a single objective – equipping our warfighters for victory.

As an organization housed under the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), AIRWorks coheres to the missions and guiding principles of these organizations, and to serving the warfighter.

“AIRWorks drives battlespace dominance by affordably accelerating asymmetric technologies to the warfighter.”

Vice Admiral Carl Chebi Commander, Naval Air Systems Command

AIRWorks elevates and executes the core mission sets of NAVAIR and the NAWC by delivering on our vision statement:

Rear Admiral John Dougherty IV Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division

Gerald Swift Director, AIRWorks

“Deliver Warfighting Capability the Fleet needs to win at a cost we can afford!”

WE SERVE THE WARFIGHTER’S AIR SYSTEMS NEEDS

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

THE NAVY MUST EVOLVE ITS TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE, AND AIRWORKS IS

UNIQUELY BUILT FOR THIS NEED

Over the next decade, the Navy must prepare to meet unprecedented technological competition from near-peer adversaries in a multi-domain environment. The transition from operating models and domains focused on counter-insurgency to those focused on Great Power Competition has transformative implications for the Navy’s warfighters. Key among these implications are the systems that power the warfighter. Enhancements to existing platforms, and altogether new technologies that align with a more nimble and versatile capability set, will be critical to offsetting the pacing threat.

We help acquisition offices, industry, and academia accelerate development of tomorrow’s technology, today. AIRWorks brings best-in-class engineering, procurement, and program management experts to expedite contracting by years, and deliver high-quality solutions at an affordable cost as an organic Lead Systems Integrator (LSI). AIRWorks is leading the effort in expediting our nation’s shift toward better, faster, and more cost-effective solutions for the warfighter in new & dynamic operating environments.

AIRWorks is the focal NAWCAD office that rapidly and effectively meets immediate and emerging warfighter needs. We are a unique organic Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) delivering warfighter products and capabilities at an affordable cost and with the speed to enable our warfighters to be successful.

Gerald Swift Director, AIRWorks

AIRWORKS AT A GLANCE

OUR LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVELOPMENTS

September 2021

In response to warfighter incidents of chronic physical pain due to consistent sitting, AIRWorks redesigned the MH-60S gunner seat to allow for greater flexibility and long-term use.

MH-60S Gunner Seat Fleet Replacement

May 2022

The MQ-8C Fire Scout successfully completed its first demonstration to gather performance data that will inform future mine countermeasure (MCM) prototypes.

Airborne Mine Detection (SMAMD) on MQ-8C Fire Scout

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G O A L S A N D O B J E C T I V E S

P U S H T H E S T A T E - O F - T H E - A R T

Help the Navy across the kill-chain by bringing innovative technologies to the warfighter.

LINES OF EFFORT

D E L I V E R S T A T E - O F - T H E - M A R K E T

Alleviate the reliance on OEMs, and find flexible, faster, more affordable outcomes through AIRWorks.

D R I V E O U R E C O S Y S T E M

Cultivate our network of partners and build a thriving ecosystem to support the success of our customers.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Accelerate state-of-the-art technologies to the theater of operations

Lead rapid acquisition expertise and best practices across the DoD

Spearhead government lead systems integration to achieve savings in money and time for DoD customers

Proactively solve the Navy’s complex challenges through innovative partnerships and a diverse ecosystem

1.1 Persistently understand and anticipate the Navy’s evolving mission needs and technology requirements to fill gaps across the kill chain

1.2 Provide customers with education and testing capabilities focused on emerging technologies

2.1 Help customers achieve their acquisition goals through

innovative and proven best practices

2.2 Establish AIRWorks as the ‘special forces’ of LSI rapid

acquisition

3.1 Reduce reliance on OEMs for customers for LSI projects

3.2 Establish and incubate other government LSI efforts across DoD to maximize benefits to customers

4.1 Persistently improve and enhance the AIRWorks ecosystem to address the Navy’s toughest challenges

4.2 Bridge the gap between research and field deployment

through actively identifying and engaging relevant research and researchers

Listed below, our goals and tactical objectives steer our organization to achieve our vision statement.

G O A L S O B J E C T I V E S

W E D R I V E B A T T L E S P A C E D O M I N A N C E B Y A F F O R D A B L Y A C C E L E R A T I N G A S Y M M E T R I C T E C H N O L O G I E S T O T H E W A R F I G H T E R .

OUR VISION

OUR VISION AND PLAN

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A I R W O R K S ’ M I S S I O N

WE SUPPORT THE FULL ACQUISITION LIFECYCLE

RAPID

CONTRACTING &

SCOPE CRAFTING

PRODUCTION &

MANUFACTURING

E2E PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT

NETWORK

FACILITATION

DEPLOYMENT &

RETROFITTING

In addition to our core focuses, AIRWorks delivers value to the DoD through offering end-to-end services across the acquisition lifecycle. Below we outline the key services that we can deliver to meet your acquisition needs, from initial scoping, to development & testing, to production & integration.

We provide the full suite of key services to affordably respond to warfighter acquisition needs. We effectively and efficiently craft solutions that enable warfighter success and possess the agility to respond to ever changing needs.

Planning Prototyping & Development Testing & Fielding

AIRCRAFT

SUSTAINMENT

WE HAVE UNIQUE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET A RANGE OF PROGRAM NEEDS AT

ANY POINT IN THE PROGRAM LIFECYCLE

OUR TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE SPANS ACROSS YOUR NEEDS

EXPERIMENTATION TECH

DEMOS

RESEARCH &

DEVELOPMENT

SUPPORT

LAB FACILITIES &

TEST RANGES

RAPID

PROTOTYPING

WE DELIVER AT ALL PROGRAM LIFECYCLE PHASES

Aircraft Modification Airframe modifications, structural analysis, and avionics upgrades.

UAS / Counter-UAS Autonomous and counter autonomous system development, testing and deployment.

Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance

RADAR and EO/IR remote sensing, targeting and search and rescue systems.

Secure Communication Networks

Link-16, signaling devices, and other communications technologies.

Limited Experience

Some Experience Experienced Very

Experienced

Limited Experience

Some Experience Experienced Very

Experienced

Limited Experience

Some Experience Experienced Very

Experienced

Limited Experience

Some Experience Experienced Very

Experienced

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A I R W O R K S ’ F A C I L I T I E S

WE CAN DELIVER UNLIKE ANY OTHER OEM

RAPID CONTRACTING

Prototyping & Limited Production Contracts

Rapid Experimentation & Demonstration Contracts

12,000-foot dedicated research and development test runway with a full-scale aircraft carrier catapult and arresting gear Three active mile-long test tracks to simulate aircraft landings; 2 active runways 20 advanced engineering laboratories, training facilities, and manufacturing / prototyping shops

Two active runways C5ISR-focused engineering and integration facilities Computerized and traditional manufacturing equipment Located a short 15 mi from NAS

Patuxent River, supplementing capabilities from the primary facility

IMPAX, NASC OTAs

APSD Prototyping & Limited Production MAC

Advanced Prototype Facility (APF) – a large aircraft modification facility used by AIRWorks Extensive Airspace: restricted -

4,000 square miles; controlled - 5,000 square miles.

Aerospace labs & facilities Air vehicle test and analysis facilities

Patuxent River, MD AIRWorks & Aircraft Prototyping Systems Division Headquarters

ISO 9001 and AS9100 Certified

Lakehurst, NJ Manufacturing &

Rapid Prototyping ISO 9001 Certified

St. Inigoes, MD Rapid Engineering &

Integration

A I R W O R K S H A S A C C E S S T O A I R S P A C E A N D A B R E A D T H O F E N G I N E E R I N G & T E S T I N G F A C I L I T I E S U N I Q U E T O A M I L I T A R Y - A F F I L I A T E D O R G A N I C G O V E R N M E N T L S I .

Full Rate Production & Fleet Retrofits Contracts

NAWCAD Full Rate Production MAC

Pre-awarded Contract Ceiling for Almost $8 Billion in Industry Supported Work

Access to Pre-Awarded MACs with 2 – 5 Month Turnarounds

Sustaining, incubating, and establishing an innovative ecosystem of partnerships can solve the Navy’s complex challenges of the future.

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M E E T I N G T O D A Y ’ S W A R F I G H T E R N E E D S

OVERVIEW

GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR

MEETING THE PACING THREAT

EXAMPLES: MEETING THE STATE-OF-THE-MARKET

• CMV-22 Communications Upgrade

• Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) CN-235 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Rapid Fielding

EXAMPLES: MEETING THE STATE-OF-THE-ART

AIRWorks is at the vertex of this emerging battlespace to accelerate state-of-the-market and state-of-the-art solutions to the warfighter.

Today the United States is facing near-peer adversaries that have nearly reached technological parity. We must respond by pivoting from our decades-long counterinsurgency efforts to meeting the pacing threat. Operating in these new domains will require a technological evolution to build more versatile and advanced warfighting capabilities. To scale long-term, the Navy will need to cultivate the next-generation of its warfighting technologies and be prepared to deliver against emerging capability needs. AIRWorks is prepared to directly serve these needs by aiding the Navy’s technological pivot and meeting new demands in support of the warfighter.

Rival power nations to the United States have recognized technology as the key to geo-political dominance and have undertaken an effort to claim the mantle of technological leadership, investing heavily in 5th generation fighter aircraft, nuclear attack capabilities, hypersonic missiles, advanced satellite technologies, quantum information systems, and other cutting-edge warfighting platforms. These collectively present a major threat to the security of democracy and the Western alliances, demanding a strategic response.

To combat these threats to our national security, our defense industrial base must drive innovation to regain our asymmetric dominance, disrupt our adversaries' advantages, and ensure the safety of our nation.

For decades, the United States has been focused on counterinsurgency (COIN) efforts in the Middle East, operating in largely permissive desert environments within which our country and our allies possessed technological dominance. The technologies developed in the COIN operating domain are still critical and foundational technologies that will continue to support the warfighter for years to come. AIRWorks has the expertise and resources to ensure that current and legacy platforms have the latest technologies and sustainment to control the fight.

• MH-60S Gunner Seat Replacement

• Single System Multi-Mission Airborne Mine Detection (SMAMD) on MQ-8C

Fire Scout

WE MEET THE WARFIGHTER’S TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

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HOW WE DELIVER STATE-OF-THE-MARKET

E X A M P L E P R O J E C T S

The CN-235 aircraft conversion to a maritime patrol platform marks an increase in U.S. and Malaysian forces’ interoperability and domain awareness. The first of three CN- 235s to be built took its first flight out of Indonesia in 2021. The aircraft Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) upgrades were completed by the Naval Air Systems Command’s Security Cooperation Program Office and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) AIRWorks in partnership with RMAF. RMAF CN235-220M before its conversion to a Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

(Credit : RMAF)

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Upgrades include: a maritime surveillance mission suite, maritime surveillance radar, an electro-optical infra-red turret, line-of-sight datalink and a roll-on/roll-off mission system operator station.

• Work on the two remaining CN-235 aircraft and ground stations is expected to be completed in 2022.

• OEM/Engine details: the medium-range twin-engine transport aircraft originally manufactured by aerospace companies located in Indonesia and Spain.

The NAWC and AIRWorks are delivering post-production modifications to the CMV-22 now that it has reached Initial Operational Capability. Produced by Bell Boeing along side PMA 275, these comms mods are to be provided to the fleet during OEM delivery.

Final development testing and full installation work are to be completed by the end of 2022, in addition to organic software development to interface with operational flight program, alongside industry partners.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Upgrades include: MIDS JTRS Link 16, iridium satellite phones, tactical views displays, and an ICS compliment.

• This effort leverages NAWC talent, organic capabilities, industry partners, and in-house skillsets.

• The fully deployed CMV-22 is envisioned as a replacement for the C-2A Greyhound.

CMV-22 Comms Upgrade

C-2A Greyhound

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) CN-235 Upgrade/Conversion

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E X A M P L E P R O J E C T S

HOW WE DELIVER STATE-OF-THE-ART

In May of 2022, the MQ-8C Fire Scout successfully completed its first demonstration to gather performance data that will inform future mine countermeasure (MCM) prototypes. The SMAMD is an airborne optical sensor that can detect and localize mines and obstacles on land and at sea. The real-time threat detection of the SMAMD enables faster response times and analysis for the warfighter. Through partnership and stakeholder organizations, the teams were able to execute this project in under 24 months.

Single System Multi-Mission Airborne Mine Detection (SMAMD) on MQ-8C Fire Scout

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Project Partnerships: MQ-8 Fire Scout program office, the Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC), NAWCAD, ONR, APSD, WOLF, the Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement Group Prototyping, Instrumentation and Experimentation Department, and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Four (UX-24).

• Breaking barriers: The air vehicle comfortably handled a dual podded system with the heaviest payload carried to date.

In response to warfighter incidents of chronic physical pain due to consistent sitting, AIRWorks redesigned the MH-60S gunner seat to allow for greater flexibility and long-term use. In collaboration with the fleet and organic prototyping capabilities of AIRWorks, the gunner seat redesign increases both mission endurance and performance, while maintaining safety. This effectively allows the Navy to invest in the health and career longevity of its warfighters, on and off the battlefield.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Seat details: includes height adjustment and lumbar support for improved ergonomics, visibility, and overall comfort of the warfighter.

• Entire effort from prototype design, to test, to initial production fielding was done at NAS Patuxent River in under 2 years, reducing normal acquisition cycles.

• Project leaders made data-driven, risk-based decisions to enter test and production simultaneously, expediting the process.

MH-60S Gunner Seat Fleet Replacement

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Naval Air Station Patuxent River

NAS Pax River houses AIRWorks and is the headquarters to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) as well as the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. It serves as the center for test, evaluation and systems acquisition relating to naval aviation with an acquisition budget of over $36 billion.

TechPort

Located at the St. Mary’s County Airport, TechPort is a UAS business incubator that houses startups and established UAS, high-tech and aero companies that support them with expertise and valuable network relationships.

IMPAX

As a partnership intermediary agreement between NAWCAD and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), a leading global University Affiliated Research Center, IMPAX fosters collaboration between government agencies, industry, academia and the public to assist with completing complex tech projects at a faster rate, with higher returns.

University System of Maryland

The University System of Maryland is embedded in Southern Maryland, including a state-of-the-art autonomous research center, and a UAS test site. The campuses at Southern Maryland also coordinate closely with the flagship research institution in College Park, Maryland.

Regional Aerotech Industry

The Southern Maryland area is home to many aerotech companies, from small businesses to prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and more.

Major Metropolitan Areas

Southern Maryland is within proximity of urban hubs Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Eastern Shore, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Richmond as well as Aberdeen Proving Ground, and other military Installations such as Andrews AFB.

L O C A L E C O S Y S T E M

AIRWorks is located at the epicenter of a thriving and rapidly growing economic ecosystem centered around Naval Air Station Patuxent River. This area has grown into a major high-tech ecosystem offering a workforce with the 5th highest concentration of high-tech workers in the United States.

This vibrant aerospace and defense ecosystem of government, industry and academia enables us to make exponential impact in the realms of air systems and defense technologies through premier access to a network of partnerships.

ECONOMIC ECOSYSTEM

ENABLING

WARFIGHTER

SUCCESS

In concert with our industry, academic and military partners, AIRWorks can…

...to deliver product that enables warfighter success!

Tap into the ‘best athletes’ who lead the industry in their respective fields Leverage our rapid contracting abilities, and multi-award contract vehicles Serve as the leading organic government LSI in the realm of military aviation Lean into UAS, Industry 4.0 and other emerging technology areas

SOUTHERN MARYLAND

AEROTECH ECOSYSTEM

IMPAX

NAS Patuxent River

Regional Aerotech Industry (multiple companies)

TechPort

Univ. of Maryland Autonomous

Research Center

S. MARYLAND OFFERS A

UNIQUE AEROTECH

ECOSYSTEM

OUR UNIQUE INFRASTRUCTURE ENABLES DELIVERY

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A I R W O R K S P A R T N E R S

PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS

The knowledge transfer between Academic Research Centers and AIRWorks accelerates the use of state-of-the-art technologies through increased engineering and manufacturing resource collaboration.

AIRWorks has several major Government and DoD relationships with national labs and test pilot schools to enable a rapid acquisition and development process as a viable alternative to traditional OEMs.

The thriving southern Maryland ecosystem has allowed AIRWorks to foster a deep network within the DoD community, Academia/University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), and closely aligned private sector partnerships. By leveraging Mid-Tier Industry and Small Businesses, AIRWorks offers a nimble alternative to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to rapidly accelerate capabilities to the warfighter.

AIRWorks provides commercial access to government facilities for critical testing and demonstration capabilities. The MQ-9B Sea Guardian accomplished site surveys, secure integration, and obtained flight clearances enabled through a CRADA partnership.

PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS

GOVERNMENT/DoD PARTNERSHIPS

ACADEMIC/UARC PARTNERSHIPS

Resolved Naval Aviation’s #2 Safety Priority with the MH-60S Gunner Seat replacement.

Successful prototyping & development alongside NAWC Human Systems Division labs & facilities.

25+ S T R A T E G I C P A R T N E R S H I P E X A M P L E

S T R A T E G I C P A R T N E R S H I P E X A M P L E

AIRWorks leverages NAWC talent and established academic & industry partners to meet critical and emergent needs on the battlefield.

MH-60S Seahawk Gunner Seat Redesign

MQ-9B SeaGuardian

IMPAX & Georgia Tech Research Institute Demonstrations

OUR NETWORK OFFERS EXPERTS ACROSS SECTORS

S T R A T E G I C P A R T N E R S H I P E X A M P L E

IMPAX leverages Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIA) with Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) for west coast UAS demonstrations on guided-missile destroyer (DDG) ships.

AIRWorks functions in collaboration with Private Sector companies to create a deep network of engineering and industry expertise. The battlefield of the future can be conquered with commercial innovation and national resources.

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THANK YOU

Contact us to see how we can meet your warfighters’ technology needs:

Gerald Swift, Director, AIRWorks

Gerald.a.swift.civ@us.navy.mil Cell: (301) 997-8383

Christa Rodewald-Franz, Deputy Director, AIRWorks christa.rodewald-franz.civ@us.navy.mil Cell: (410) 610-7128

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