Military Training Systems Acceptance Test & Evaluation

AARGM Extended Range (AARGM-ER) was a new start in FY16. The AARGM-ER incorporates hardware and software modifications to improve AGM-88E AARGM capabilities to include extended range, survivability and effectiveness against future threats. The AARGM ER will be integrated on the F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, and F-35.Automated testing will need to become an integral part in the PMA-242 AARGM T&E program and an automated testing program needs to be developed and implemented. AARGM-ER consists of a large test program. Testing requirements are expected to really pick up in 2020 and 2021/22, therefore right now is the best time to introduce an automated testing capability and set the groundwork for an automated testing program.As the AARGM-ER platform evolves, it will be essential to generate objective quality evidence via test results, that software performance requirements will be met. This will especially be important in integrating the AARGM-ER capability into different platforms. In order to generate this OQE, and potentially streamline the live-fire test requirements, PMA-242 invites IDT to expand on its technology developed under N07-034 to apply a prototype of an enhanced automated testing technology on the AARGM-ER test program.