Table 2: Detailed Mandatory Breakout

BLI	Reconciliation Bin Title	FY 2025 ($K)	FY 2026 ($K)	FY 2027 ($K)
0601102A	Low-Cost Weapons		1,000
0601103A	Low-Cost Weapons		28,000
0603119A	Low-Cost Weapons		1,500
0603464A	Munitions and Supply Chain		155,700
0603465A	Low-Cost Weapons		8,401
0603639A	Munitions and Supply Chain		50,000
0603804A	Low-Cost Weapons		10,000
0604019A	Munitions and Supply Chain		5,000
0604020A	Low-Cost Weapons		12,000
0604115A	Munitions and Supply Chain		29,300
0604117A	Munitions and Supply Chain		60,150
0604129A	Low-Cost Weapons		5,000
0604182A	Munitions			40,000
0604741A	Munitions and Supply Chain		43,300
0604818A	Low-Cost Weapons		3,450
0604820A	Missile Defense		14,000
0604827A	Low-Cost Weapons		10,000
0604827A	Munitions and Supply Chain		12,587
0605051A	Munitions and Supply Chain		13,530
0605053A	Readiness		74,000
0605054A	INDOPACOM Capabilities		84,000
0605054A	Missile Defense		55,000
0605231A	Munitions and Supply Chain		197,184
0605232A	Munitions and Supply Chain		19,401
0605241A	Readiness		310,000
0605345A	Low-Cost Weapons		15,000
0605301A	Missile Defense		8,800
0605301A	Missile Defense		215,000
0606118A	Missile Defense		63,000
0607131A	Low-Cost Weapons		2,400
0607139A	Readiness		63,000
Classified	INDOPACOM Capabilities		25,000
0604759A	Missile Defense		184,200
Classified	Low-Cost Weapons	12,294
Mandatory Total		12,294	1,778,903	40,000

MANDATORY FUNDING JUSTIFICATION: The FY 2027 request for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army includes $18,708,826thousand of discretionary and $40,000thousand of mandatory reconciliation for a total of $18,748,826thousand.

Munitions The$40,000 thousand in mandatory reconciliation funds in PE 0604182A / Hypersonics areto supportthe development and test of the Blackbeard -Ground Launch (GL) low-cost hypersonic strike missile. This effort will assess the potential to achieve a significantly reduced cost for high-speed strike capability complementing existing Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) capabilities.

The FY 2026 spend plan amountfor Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army includes$16,565,760 thousand of discretionary and $1,778,903thousand of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $18,344,663thousand.

The FY 2025 spend plan amountfor Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army includes $14,496,467 thousand of discretionary and $12,294 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation)for a total of $14,508,761 thousand.

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Army • Budget Estimates FY 2027 • RDT&E Program

Program Element Table of Contents (by Budget Activity then Line Item Number)

Appropriation 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army

Line # Budget Activity Program Element Number Program Element Title Page

76 04 0604020A Cross Functional Team (CFT) Advanced Development & Prototyping..............................Volume 2b -1 77 04 0604035A Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability........................................................................Volume 2b -9 78 04 0604036A Multi-Domain Sensing System (MDSS) Adv Dev............................................................Volume 2b -18 79 04 0604037A Tactical Intel Targeting Access Node (TITAN) Adv Dev................................................. Volume 2b -20 80 04 0604100A Analysis Of Alternatives.................................................................................................. Volume 2b -21 81 04 0604101A Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) (6.4)................................................................Volume 2b -27 82 04 0604103A Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)......................................Volume 2b -36 83 04 0604113A Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)......................................................Volume 2b -43 84 04 0604114A Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Sensor........................................................... Volume 2b -55 85 04 0604115A Technology Maturation Initiatives....................................................................................Volume 2b -66 86 04 0604117A Maneuver -Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD)....................................................Volume 2b -111 87 04 0604120A Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)......................................................Volume 2b -144 88 04 0604121A Synthetic Training Environment Refinement & Prototyping...........................................Volume 2b -158 89 04 0604129A Advanced Power Applications.......................................................................................Volume 2b -198 90 04 0604134A Counter Improvised-Threat Demonstration, Prototype Development, and Testing........Volume 2b -205 91 04 0604135A Strategic Mid-Range Fires.............................................................................................Volume 2b -212

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Army • Budget Estimates FY 2027 • RDT&E Program

Appropriation 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army

Line # Budget Activity Program Element Number Program Element Title Page

92 04 0604182A Hypersonics...................................................................................................................Volume 2b -225 93 04 0604386A Biotechnology for Materials -Dem/Val..........................................................................Volume 2b -239 94 04 0604403A Future Interceptor..........................................................................................................Volume 2b -246 96 04 0604531A Counter -Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced Development.........................Volume 2b -251 98 04 0604541A Unified Network Transport.............................................................................................Volume 2b -264 99 04 0305251A Cyberspace Operations Forces and Force Support......................................................Volume 2b -290

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Army • Budget Estimates FY 2027 • RDT&E Program

Program Element Table of Contents (Alphabetically by Program Element Title)

Program Element Program Element Title Number Line # BA Page

Advanced Power Applications 0604129A 89 04....................................Volume 2b -198 Analysis Of Alternatives 0604100A 80 04......................................Volume 2b -21 Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) 0604120A 87 04....................................Volume 2b -144 Biotechnology for Materials - Dem/Val 0604386A 93 04....................................Volume 2b -239 Counter - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced Development 0604531A 96 04....................................Volume 2b -251 Counter Improvised-Threat Demonstration, Prototype Development, and Testing 0604134A 90 04....................................Volume 2b -205 Cross Functional Team (CFT) Advanced Development & Prototyping 0604020A 76 04........................................Volume 2b -1 Cyberspace Operations Forces and Force Support 0305251A 99 04....................................Volume 2b -290 Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) 0604103A 82 04......................................Volume 2b -36 Future Interceptor 0604403A 94 04....................................Volume 2b -246 Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) 0604113A 83 04......................................Volume 2b -43 Hypersonics 0604182A 92 04....................................Volume 2b -225 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability 0604035A 77 04........................................Volume 2b -9 Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Sensor 0604114A 84 04......................................Volume 2b -55 Maneuver - Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) 0604117A 86 04....................................Volume 2b -111 Multi-Domain Sensing System (MDSS) Adv Dev 0604036A 78 04......................................Volume 2b -18 Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) (6.4) 0604101A 81 04......................................Volume 2b -27

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Army • Budget Estimates FY 2027 • RDT&E Program

Program Element
Program Element Title	Number	Line #	BA	Page
Strategic Mid-Range Fires	0604135A	91	04....................................Volume 2b -212
Synthetic Training Environment Refinement & Prototyping	0604121A	88	04....................................Volume 2b -158
Tactical Intel Targeting Access Node (TITAN) Adv Dev	0604037A	79	04......................................Volume 2b -20
Technology Maturation Initiatives	0604115A	85	04......................................Volume 2b -66
Unified Network Transport	0604541A	98	04....................................Volume 2b -264

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Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (CFT) Advanced Development & Prototyping
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	38.934	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	38.934
DC8: Army Experimentation and Prototyping	-	38.934	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	38.934

Note

The FY 2026 spend plan amount for Cross Functional Team (CFT) Advanced Development & Prototyping includes $0 thousand of discretionary and $12,000 thousand

of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $12,000 thousand.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This Program Element (PE) is the Army led scope of the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) initiative. To facilitate rapid modernization of the force, the RDER initiative was established in the Defense Planning Guidance for Fiscal Year 2023-2027, to encourage multi-component experimentation through a campaign of learning. Services, Agencies, and other participating organizations are to identify "best of breed" capabilities developed among the DoW prototyping programs and execute approved projects through large-scale experiments in order to refine and/or validate the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC). Organizations are to nominate proposals to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) that are multi-component - involving Joint Services, International partners and/or other government agencies - and link to one or more of the four key supporting concepts ("functional battles") of the Joint Warfighting Concept: Joint Concept for Fires, Joint Concept for Command and Control, Joint Concept for Contested Logistics, and Joint Concept for Information Advantage.

Army lead experimentation outcomes will be designed to validate required capabilities enabling the JWC by evaluating and integrating prototyped technologies in operationally relevant, multi-domain environments. Experimentation results will facilitate Joint Staff analysis in the evaluation of the Joint Warfighting Concept, assist the Joint Requirements Oversight Counsel in requirements determination, and inform the Deputy's Management Action Group to make budget decisions that affect changes throughout the Department.

The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of War, Research and Engineering science and the JWC.

Work in this PE is performed by the United States (U.S.) Army and other Service laboratories and research centers, U.S. Army and Joint Program Executive Offices and Program Management Offices.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (CFT) Advanced Development & Prototyping

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Previous President's Budget	40.409	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Current President's Budget	38.934	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Total Adjustments	-1.475	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
• Congressional General Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Directed Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Rescissions	-23.422	-
• Congressional Adds	-	-
• Congressional Directed Transfers	-	-
• Reprogrammings	23.422	-
• SBIR/STTR Transfer	-1.475	-

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (C FT) Advanced Development & Prototyping	Project (Number/Name) DC8 / Army Experimentation and Prototyping
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
DC8: Army Experimentation and Prototyping	-	38.934	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	38.934
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Army led programs and experimentation enable Joint All Domain Operations concepts applicable across multiple Combatant Commands (CCMD) to address OUSW

R&E priority scenarios. Individual efforts bring together layered solutions to compete with peer and near-peer adversaries through the development of capabilities that

support fires, command and control, logistics, and capabilities that will drive information advantage. These activities will accelerate joint warfighting capabilities to quickly

demonstrate and assess innovative technologies resulting in follow-on Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Army, and other Service efforts for accelerated transition of

the technologies to CCMD required operations.

The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Joint Warfighting Concepts.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Army RDER 25 Program Description: The Army RDER 25 program will mature technologies to TRL7+ prototypes for a series of Soldier evaluations culminating with a CCMD assessment to facilitate acceleration to Army and Joint Service Acquisition. Efforts will include advanced communication and network connectivity to enable interoperable joint service communication; integrated solutions for advanced fires, sensors, and communication; and advanced logistics support capabilities. The project portfolio will progress from prototyping, integration and risk reduction activities to facilitate warfighter training, experimentation and assessments leading toward potential recommendations for transition acceleration. Army RDER FY25 projects were approved through the OSW-RE / DMAG / CAPE selection process.	38.934	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	38.934	-	-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (C FT) Advanced Development & Prototyping	Project (Number/Name) DC8 / Army Experimentation and Prototyping

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Army 24: Program Management and Capability Transition	TBD	DEVCOM-ARL; DEVCOM-C5ISR : Various	2.264	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	2.264	-
Army 25: Program Management and Capability Transition	TBD	DEVCOM-ARL; DEVCOM-C5ISR, Various : Various	-	2.509		-		-		-		-	0.000	2.509	-
Subtotal	2.264	2.509		-		-		-		-	0.000	4.773	N/A

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Army 24: Expeditionary logistics data experimentation	Option/ TBD	PEO C3T : Various	4.923	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	4.923	-
Army 24: Advanced sensing	Option/ TBD	PEO IEWS, DEVCOM-ARL : Various	23.871	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	23.871	-
Army 24: Advanced fires	Option/ TBD	JPEO A&A : Various	15.568	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	15.568	-
Army 24: Communication and navigation system integration	TBD	SMDTC, DEVCOMARL : Various	15.153	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	15.153	-
Army 25: Network Communications	TBD	PEO C3T, USN PMA101, Various : Various	-	13.263		-		-		-		-	0.000	13.263	-
Army 25: Advanced Fires	TBD	JPEO A&A, PEO STRI, DEVCOM C5ISR, Various : Various	-	9.135		-		-		-		-	0.000	9.135	-
Army 25: Advanced Sensors	TBD	PEO IEWS, Various : Various	-	14.027		-		-		-		-	0.000	14.027	-
Subtotal	59.515	36.425		-		-		-		-	0.000	95.940	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (C FT) Advanced Development & Prototyping	Project (Number/Name) DC8 / Army Experimentation and Prototyping

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	61.779	38.934		-		-		-		-	0.000	100.713	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (C FT) Advanced Development & Prototyping	Project (Number/Name) DC8 / Army Experimentation and Prototyping

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (C FT) Advanced Development & Prototyping	Project (Number/Name) DC8 / Army Experimentation and Prototyping

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Olympus	1		2023	4		2024
Layered ISR and autonomy systems design	1		2023	3		2023
Layered ISR and autonomy systems hardware procurement	1		2023	3		2023
Layered ISR and autonomy systems prototyping	2		2023	1		2024
Layered ISR and autonomy software maturation	2		2023	4		2024
Layered ISR and autonomy systems integration	3		2023	4		2024
Communications and architectures systems design	1		2023	3		2023
Communications and architectures hardware procurement	1		2023	3		2023
Communications and architectures systems prototyping	2		2023	1		2024
Communications and architectures software maturation	2		2023	4		2024
Communications and architectures systems integration	3		2023	4		2024
Lab Based Risk Reduction activities	1		2023	4		2024
Olympus Risk Reduction and Evaluation Event 1	4		2023	4		2023
Olympus Evaluation Event 2	4		2024	4		2024
Army RDER Program	1		2023	4		2024
Army RDER 24 Program	1		2024	4		2025
Army 24: Expeditionary logistics data experimentation	1		2024	4		2025
Army 24: Communication and navigation system integration	1		2024	4		2025
Army 24: Advanced sensing	1		2024	4		2025
Army 24: Advanced fires	1		2024	4		2025
Army 24: Lab based risk reduction	1		2024	4		2024
Army 24: Risk reduction event	3		2024	1		2025

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4 Army 24: Evaluation event Army 24: Final Evaluation Army RDER 25 Program Army 25: Network Communications Army 25: Advanced Fires Army 25: Advanced Sensors Army 25: Final Evaluation	Events	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) Project (Number/Name) PE 0604020A / Cross Functional Team (C DC8 / Army Experimentation and FT) Advanced Development & Prototyping Prototyping Start End Quarter Year Quarter Year 2 2025 4 2025 4 2025 4 2025 1 2025 4 2026 1 2025 4 2026 1 2025 4 2026 1 2025 4 2026 4 2026 4 2026

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	21.134	17.063	0.319	-	0.319	12.575	16.866	16.871	17.080	Continuing	Continuing
BX7: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability	-	21.134	17.063	0.319	-	0.319	12.575	16.866	16.871	17.080	Continuing	Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The United States Army Tactical Space Strategy provides tactical land component forces with space-based capabilities required to close the top three Large Scale

Combat Operations (LSCO) gaps and counter adversarial surveillance and reconnaissance systems that affect friendly maneuver forces. National, DoW, commercial

space-based, and High Altitude (HA) sensor data will be integrated into army and Joint ground architectures to provide resilient communications, assured Positioning,

Navigation, and Timing (PNT), all domain sensing capabilities (including space, high altitude, aerial and terrestrial sensors, data transport, data fusion, data analytics),

automated Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) required in the targeting process (target recognition, machine learning and advanced algorithm

development), and provide command and control (C2) of non-kinetic fires for counter ISR capabilities to enable maneuver force operations. These capabilities will

enable rapid and responsive all-domain targeting applications required to engage and defeat A2/AD forces and enable force projection and freedom of maneuver in

contested Multi-Domain Operations and continue to inform the Army and Joint Services Family of Integrated Targeting Cells (FIT-C).

Provides prototyping, experimentation, and risk reduction activities for ground architecture, supporting wide-area, responsive, and deep-area sensing required for Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) targeting and C2 of non-kinetic fires for counter ISR operations, significantly reducing Sensor to Shooter (S2S) timelines and enabling freedom of maneuver for operational forces. It will enable Warfighters at echelon to conduct C2 of counter surveillance and reconnaissance operations and to dynamically task, receive and disseminate data to directly support live-fire S2S demonstrations and assessments.

FY2027 base funding in the amount of $0.319 million provides prototyping, experimentation, and risk reduction activities for the Army as it continues to develop and field prototypes to close the all-domain sensing capability gap and provide prototyping and experimentation for counter-adversarial surveillance and reconnaissance systems and their Command and Control (C2). Complimentary Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies are assessed via various prototyping and ground station (FIT-C) architecture efforts. These Advanced Component Development and Prototypes efforts enable ground stations to dynamically task, receive, and disseminate data to directly support live-fire, Warfighting function system of system demonstrations and assessments, enabling wide-area, responsive, and deep-area sensing and force maneuver.

Additionally, this funding supports C2 architecture prototyping and experimentation of counter-ISR capabilities, including integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for spectrum dominance and disruption of adversary sensors. Efforts will also focus on technology integration and technology development and assessments, including experimentation and prototyping in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) operating environments. EW prototyping will specifically address capabilities to defeat enemy electronic attack and protection measures, ensuring resilient sensing and C2 in contested electromagnetic environments.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)

Previous President's Budget 21.935 17.063 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 21.134 17.063 0.319 -0.319 Total Adjustments -0.801 0.000 0.319 -0.319

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.801 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --0.319 -0.319

Change Summary Explanation

FY 2027 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2026 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
BX7: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability	-	21.134	17.063	0.319	-	0.319	12.575	16.866	16.871	17.080	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The United States Army Tactical Space Strategy provides tactical land component forces with space-based capabilities required to close the top three Large Scale

Combat Operations (LSCO) gaps and counter adversarial surveillance and reconnaissance systems that affect friendly maneuver forces. National, DoW, commercial

space-based, and High Altitude (HA) sensor data will be integrated into army and Joint ground architectures to provide resilient communications, assured Positioning,

Navigation, and Timing (PNT), all domain sensing capabilities (including space, high altitude, aerial and terrestrial sensors, data transport, data fusion, data analytics),

automated Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) required in the targeting process (target recognition, machine learning and advanced algorithm

development), and provide command and control (C2) of non-kinetic fires for counter ISR capabilities to enable maneuver force operations. These capabilities will

enable rapid and responsive all-domain targeting applications required to engage and defeat A2/AD forces and enable force projection and freedom of maneuver in

contested Multi-Domain Operations and continue to inform the Army and Joint Services Family of Integrated Targeting Cells (FIT-C).

Provides prototyping, experimentation, and risk reduction activities for ground architecture, supporting wide-area, responsive, and deep-area sensing required for Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) targeting and C2 of non-kinetic fires for counter ISR operations, significantly reducing Sensor to Shooter (S2S) timelines and enabling freedom of maneuver for operational forces. It will enable Warfighters at echelon to conduct C2 of counter surveillance and reconnaissance operations and to dynamically task, receive and disseminate data to directly support live-fire S2S demonstrations and assessments.

FY2027 base funding in the amount of $0.319 million provides prototyping, experimentation, and risk reduction activities for the Army as it continues to develop and field prototypes to close the all-domain sensing capability gap and provide prototyping and experimentation for counter-adversarial surveillance and reconnaissance systems and their Command and Control (C2). Complimentary Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies are assessed via various prototyping and ground station (FIT-C) architecture efforts. These Advanced Component Development and Prototypes efforts enable ground stations to dynamically task, receive, and disseminate data to directly support live-fire, Warfighting function system of system demonstrations and assessments, enabling wide-area, responsive, and deep-area sensing and force maneuver.

Additionally, this funding supports C2 architecture prototyping and experimentation of counter-ISR capabilities, including integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for spectrum dominance and disruption of adversary sensors. Efforts will also focus on technology integration and technology development and assessments, including experimentation and prototyping in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) operating environments. EW prototyping will specifically address capabilities to defeat enemy electronic attack and protection measures, ensuring resilient sensing and C2 in contested electromagnetic environments.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: LEO Satellite Capability	21.134	17.063	0.319

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Description: The United States Army Tactical Space Strategy provides tactical land component forces with space-based capabilities required to close the top three Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) gaps and counter adversarial surveillance and reconnaissance systems that affect friendly maneuver forces. National, DoW, commercial space-based, and High Altitude (HA) sensor data will be integrated into army and Joint ground architectures to provide resilient communications, assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), all domain capabilities (including space, high altitude, aerial and terrestrial sensors, data transport, data fusion, data analytics), automated Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) required in the targeting process (target recognition, machine learning and advanced algorithm development), and provide command and control (C2) of non-kinetic fires for counter ISR capabilities to enable maneuver force operations. These capabilities will enable rapid and responsive all-domain targeting applications required to engage and defeat A2/AD forces and enable force projection and freedom of maneuver in contested Multi-Domain Operations and continue to inform the Army and Joint Services Family of Integrated Targeting Cells (FITC). Provides prototyping, experimentation, and risk reduction activities for ground architecture, supporting wide-area, responsive, and deep-area sensing required for Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) targeting and C2 of non-kinetic fires for counter ISR operations, significantly reducing Sensor to Shooter (S2S) timelines and enabling freedom of maneuver for operational forces. It will enable Warfighters at echelon to conduct C2 of counter surveillance and reconnaissance operations and to dynamically task, receive and disseminate data to directly support live-fire S2S demonstrations and assessments. FY 2026 Plans: Provides prototyping, experimentation, and risk reduction activities for the Army as it continues to develop and field prototypes to close the all domain capability gap and provide C2 of counter adversarial surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Complimentary AI/ML technologies are assessed via various prototyping and ground station (FIT-C) architecture efforts. These Advanced Component Development and Prototypes efforts enable ground stations to dynamically task, receive, and disseminate data to directly support live-fire, Warfighting function system of system demonstrations and assessments, enabling wide-area, responsive, and deep-area sensing and force maneuver. Additionally, this funding supports C2 architecture prototyping and experimentation of counter ISR capabilities, along with Electronic Warfare (EW) and navigation warfare (NAVWAR) technology integration and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology development and assessments, including experimentation and prototyping in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) operating environments. FY 2027 Plans: FY2027 base funding in the amount of $0.319 million supports C2 architecture prototyping and experimentation of counter-ISR capabilities, including integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for spectrum dominance and disruption of adversary sensors. Efforts will also focus on technology integration and technology development and assessments, including experimentation and prototyping in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) operating environments. EW prototyping will

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
specifically address capabilities to defeat enemy electronic attack and protection measures, ensuring resilient sensing and C2 in contested electromagnetic environments. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Resource requirements decrease ($16.774 million) in FY27 due to a priority to fund the Positioning Navigation & Timing (PNT) for inclusion in the C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards Mounted Form Factor (CMFF). Remaining $0.319 million resources C2 architecture prototyping and experimentation of counter-ISR capabilities.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	21.134	17.063	0.319

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

FY 2027	FY 2027	FY 2027					Cost To
Line Item	FY 2025	FY 2026	Base	OOC	Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Complete Total Cost
• 0603766A: Tactical Electronic	87.765	117.325	98.331	-	98.331	112.123	95.393	81.115	79.588 Continuing Continuing
Surveillance System - Adv Dev
Remarks

Development by Project BX7 'Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability' is in conjunction and complement Project CC5 'LEO ISR'. ref. PE 0603766A.CC5

D. Acquisition Strategy

This effort was designed to address the top 3 Army Large Scale Operations (LSCO) gaps of multi-domain deep-sensing, penetration of and disintegration of threat A2AD, and long range fires. It represents investments which will result in knowledge transfers to inform space-related capability requirements and concepts of operations that support, at a minimum, Army Campaign Plan Objectives (#7: See and Sense Farther / Multidomain Intel & Targeting, #8: Precise, Longer-Range Fires (Conduct precision strike in depth across domains), #10: Survivable and Resilient Formations, and #6: Rapidly and reliably communicate & share data (Gain & Maintain decision dominance)). Knowledge transfers will be incorporated into programs within the Program Executive Office - Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, & Sensors.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Prototype Development and Engineering Services Support	MIPR	Multiple : Multiple	16.146	4.200	Dec 2024	4.000	Dec 2025	0.319	Dec 2026	-		0.319	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	16.146	4.200		4.000		0.319		-		0.319	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
LEO Satellite Infrastructure Capabilities Development	C/FPIF	Multiple : Multiple	75.186	12.734	Jan 2025	9.063	Jan 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	75.186	12.734		9.063		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Test and Evaluation ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
LEO Infrastructure Test and Evaluation	C/CPIF	Multiple : Multiple	13.336	4.200	Jan 2025	4.000	Jan 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	13.336	4.200		4.000		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	104.668	21.134		17.063		0.319		-		0.319	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

PE 0604035A: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capabili... UNCLASSIFIED Army Page 6 of 9 R-1 Line #77

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604035A / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Sate llite Capability	Project (Number/Name) BX7 / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Capability

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
BMC2 and Ground Infrastructure	1		2021	4		2031
Capstone 25	2		2025	2		2025
Capstone 26	2		2026	2		2026
Capstone 27	2		2027	2		2027
Capstone 28	2		2028	2		2028
Capstone 29	2		2029	2		2029
Capstone 30	2		2030	2		2030
Capstone 31	2		2031	2		2031
All-Domain Persistent Experiment (APEX) 25	4		2025	4		2025
Denied, Degraded, Intermittent or Limited (DDIL) Experimentation 26	2		2026	2		2026
Denied, Degraded, Intermittent or Limited (DDIL) Experimentation 27	2		2027	2		2027
Denied, Degraded, Intermittent or Limited (DDIL) Experimentation 28	2		2028	2		2028
Denied, Degraded, Intermittent or Limited (DDIL) Experimentation 29	2		2029	2		2029
Denied, Degraded, Intermittent or Limited (DDIL) Experimentation 30	2		2030	2		2030
Denied, Degraded, Intermittent or Limited (DDIL) Experimentation 31	2		2031	2		2031

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604036A / Multi-Domain Sensing System (MDSS) Adv Dev
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	188.228	249.188	99.471	-	99.471	39.824	1.002	1.002	1.012	Continuing	Continuing
DD6: HADES Platform, Payloads/PED, and Integration	-	188.228	249.188	99.471	-	99.471	39.824	1.002	1.002	1.012	Continuing	Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

PE 0604036A / Project DD6 is the Army's first priority in the MDSS portfolio of systems and is the centerpiece of the A-ISR transformation strategy. HADES is a

commercial jet modified for military use with complex OML aerodynamic modifications and integrated with sensors which provide COMINT, ELINT, and SAR/MTI (i.e.

RADAR) capabilities, ASE, and other military mission equipment utilizing open system standards. HADES allows the Army to fly higher, faster, and farther, which directly

impacts the warfighter's ability to see and sense deeper, delivering an organic capability in line with the Army's operational imperative for deep sensing. In FY 2027

Prototype #2 and #3 aircraft are concurrently being developed as prototype #1 will deliver in FY 2026. These three developmental prototypes will inform future Army

procurement decisions.

HADES provides advanced aerial intelligence sensing capabilities for Multidomain Operations (MDO) against peer and near-peer adversaries, addressing Army deep sensing needs in all phases of operations and throughout the depth of the future battlefield. With higher airspeed, range and endurance, HADES will facilitate A-ISR coverage for a much larger geographical area than current capability and will facilitate global deployment within days instead of the current transitional period of several weeks for legacy aircraft. This will adversely affect our adversaries' ability to plan and maneuver. This is also aligned with the Headquarters Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff (HQDA DCS) G2 strategy that lethality begins with intelligence. HADES provides highly mobile, long endurance converged deep sensing through the collection of COMINT, ELINT, and SAR/MTI data. Subsequent increment upgrades can host Electronic Warfare (EW), Radio Frequency (RF)-enabled Cyber, and Launched Effects (LE) as well as additional system improvements. Aircraft performance and a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) increases flexibility in rapid global deployment and postures to meet emerging operational needs.

The total cost of the HADES Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping (RP) # 1 effort is $473.5 million RDT&E from FY 2024 to FY 2027. Details provided under separate cover.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604036A / Multi-Domain Sensing System (MDSS) Adv Dev

FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)

Previous President's Budget 188.228 239.813 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 188.228 249.188 99.471 -99.471 Total Adjustments 0.000 9.375 99.471 -99.471

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions -50.907 -

• Congressional Adds -9.375

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings 50.907 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer --

• Adjustments to Budget Years --99.471 -99.471

Change Summary Explanation

FY 2027 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2026 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.

FY 2026 $9.375 million Congressional Adds for Program increase - Office of Strategic Advantage ($4.375 million) and Program increase - solar-powered stratospheric drone feasibility ($5.000 million). Details provided under separate cover.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604037A / Tactical Intel Targeting Access Node (TITAN) Adv Dev
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	4.317	3.092	4.123	-	4.123	4.171	4.203	4.206	4.248	0.000	28.360
BY4: Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node	-	4.317	3.092	4.123	-	4.123	4.171	4.203	4.206	4.248	0.000	28.360

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

TITAN is a scalable and expeditionary intelligence ground station that supports commanders across the entire Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)/Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) battlefield framework with capabilities tailored to echelon. TITAN leverages Space, High Altitude, Aerial and Terrestrial layer sensors to provide targetable data to fires networks as well as multi-discipline intelligence support to targeting and Situation Awareness/Situation Understanding (SA/SU) in support of mission command. TITAN will utilize Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities and leverage advanced Radio Frequency (RF) technologies as they become available.

The FY27 RDTE Dollars in the amount of $4.123M supports advanced development of critical technologies.

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total

Previous President's Budget 4.317 3.092 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 4.317 3.092 4.123 -4.123 Total Adjustments 0.000 0.000 4.123 -4.123

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer --

• Adjustments to Budget Years --4.123 -4.123

Change Summary Explanation

FY 2027 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2026 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604100A / Analysis Of Alternatives
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	10.824	9.865	10.077	-	10.077	10.263	10.397	10.540	10.648	0.000	72.614
EC7: Analysis Of Alternatives	-	10.824	9.865	10.077	-	10.077	10.263	10.397	10.540	10.648	0.000	72.614

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This Program Element (PE) provides analytical support of Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs). AoAs are statutory requirements for MDAPs and regulatory for all other

programs. Based on Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.84, AoAs are required to be initiated after the Materiel Development Decision (MDD) to identify the

best value materiel solution. The project provides analytical capability for Pre-Milestone A programs that emerge outside the normal budget or POM cycles. Normally

these programs are without program managers and require analysis to support Congressional, Department of War (DoW) and Army Senior Leader's requirement and

acquisition needs and priorities. The AoAs support the development of requirements, Key Performance Parameters and thresholds values and tradeoff analysis. The

cited work is consistent with the Army Science and Technology priority focus areas and the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI). The Army will assess and fund the

highest Congressional, DoW, and Army Senior Leader's priorities during the year of execution.

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total

Previous President's Budget 11.234 9.865 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 10.824 9.865 10.077 -10.077 Total Adjustments -0.410 0.000 10.077 -10.077

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.410 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --10.077 -10.077

Change Summary Explanation

FY 2027 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2026 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604100A / Analysis Of Alternatives	Project (Number/Name) EC7 / Analysis Of Alternatives
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
EC7: Analysis Of Alternatives	-	10.824	9.865	10.077	-	10.077	10.263	10.397	10.540	10.648	0.000	72.614
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This project provides funding for analytical support of Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs). AoAs are statutory requirements for MDAPs and regulatory for all other programs.

Based on Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.84, Analyses of Alternatives are required to be initiated after the Materiel Development Decision (MDD) to

identify the best value materiel solution.. The project provides analytical capability for Pre-Milestone A programs that emerge outside the normal budget or POM cycles.

Normally these programs are without program managers and require analysis to support Congressional, DoW and Army Senior Leader's requirement and acquisition

needs and priorities. The AoAs support the development of requirements, Key Performance Parameters and thresholds values and tradeoff analysis. The cited work

is consistent with the Army Science and Technology priority focus areas and the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI). The Army will assess and fund the highest

Congressional, DoW and Army Senior Leader's priorities during the year of execution.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Analysis of Alternatives Description: This project provides analytical support for efforts such as: Long Range Precision Munition, Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense, Vehicle Protection Systems, and Ship to Shore Logistics Vessel. FY 2026 Plans: Will conduct analysis funding in the following areas: Army Tactical Fires Analysis, Air Missile Defense Integrating Analysis, Maneuver Air Defense, and the Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Mix Study. In addition, TDAC continues to support analytic needs for emerging pre-milestone A AoAs to inform decisions to achieve future Army, DoW, and Congressional objectives. FY 2027 Plans: Continues analytical support to Army Tactical Fires Analysis, Air Missile Defense Integrating Analysis, Maneuver Air Defense, Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Mix Study, as well as support analytic needs for emerging pre-milestone A AoAs to inform decisions to achieve future Army, DoW, and Congressional objectives. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase reflects economic adjustment.	5.412	4.933	5.039
Title: Systems Analysis of Alternatives	5.412	4.932	5.038

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 4R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604100A / Analysis Of AlternativesProject (Number/Name)EC7 / Analysis Of Alternatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Description: The project conducts engineering mission effectiveness, engineering performance analyses, and provides cost and risk benefit trade-offs for defined alternative systems, items and components; These analyses support decisions for high priority S&T programs and other critical Army studies. FY 2026 Plans: Will conduct analyses in coordination with the Futures and Concepts Command (FCC), and DEVCOM Centers/ARL to identify concept capability and technology development gaps in the Army's Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio. Will conduct highest priority analyses to inform programmatic decisions that drive changes in system designs to achieve future Army, Department of War (DoW), and Congressional objectives. FY 2027 Plans: Will conduct analyses under the T2COM to identify transformational technologies that enable concept required capabilities in the Army's Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio. Will continue to study the Army's portfolio of electromagnetic warfare (EW) systems to inform programmatic decisions and system designs to achieve future Army and DoW objectives. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase reflects economic adjustment.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	10.824	9.865	10.077

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604100A / Analysis Of Alternatives	Project (Number/Name) EC7 / Analysis Of Alternatives

Support ($ in Millions)			FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Analytical Support for Analyses of Alternatives	MIPR	TBD : TBD	73.780	10.824	Oct 2024	9.865	Oct 2025	10.077	Oct 2026	-		10.077	0.000	104.546	-
	Subtotal	73.780	10.824		9.865		10.077		-		10.077	0.000	104.546	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	73.780	10.824		9.865		10.077		-		10.077	0.000	104.546	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 4R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604100A / Analysis Of AlternativesProject (Number/Name)EC7 / Analysis Of Alternatives

PE 0604100A: Analysis Of AlternativesUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 6 of 6R-1 Line #80Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 4R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604100A / Analysis Of AlternativesProject (Number/Name)EC7 / Analysis Of Alternatives

Schedule Details

		Start			End
	Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter			Year
Identify Candidates for AoA Funding		1		2023	4			2029

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) (6.4)
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	1.734	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
BR6: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)	-	1.734	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing

Note

This effort was realigned to Program Element (PE) 0605345A (Unmanned Aerial Systems Launched Effects Systems Development) / Project A5A (Small Unmanned

Aircraft System).

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Family of Small Uncrewed Aircraft systems are critical to the Army's Transformation in Contact. The Joint Small Uncrewed Aircraft System sUAS Capability Development Document (J-sUAS CDD) solves current and emergent operational gaps by incorporating Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) including swappable payloads, advanced autonomy and software scalability. These systems provide battalion and below ground maneuver elements with critical situational awareness and enhanced force protection as well as responsive reconnaissance and targeting capability with real-time Full Motion Video and sensor data. Each system will include aircraft, ground support equipment, ground control station and Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) software.

The Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) provides organic maneuver platoons an uncrewed air vehicle designed to support Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition. The system has an aircraft weight of less than 5 lbs, a range of 3-5 km, and an endurance of 30 minutes. The system includes modular payloads, obstacle avoidance, target recognition, automated following, and networked capability.

Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) System will provide organic maneuver battalions an uncrewed air vehicle designed to support Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) efforts. The system will have an aircraft weight of less than 55 lbs., a range of 40-60 km and endurance of 5-10 hours. System will include Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT), Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR), laser targeting/designating, and kinetic architectures in a contested environment.

The Joint Tactical Autonomous Aerial Resupply System (JTAARS) is an autonomous aerial cargo delivery system, organic to the maneuver commander, that provides options for rapid and agile sustainment of highly mobile tactical combat forces, operating in a widely dispersed manner in the tactical support and close areas. JTAARS enables maneuver by reducing the tactical force's dependence on ground lines of communication and sustainment, reducing threats to manned convoys and manned aerial systems, lightening Soldier load, and shrinking the supply chain. JTAARS provides a lift capability of 125 lbs. over 13 km one way (26 km round trip).

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAV) (6.4)

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Previous President's Budget	1.800	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Current President's Budget	1.734	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Total Adjustments	-0.066	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
• Congressional General Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Directed Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Rescissions	-	-
• Congressional Adds	-	-
• Congressional Directed Transfers	-	-
• Reprogrammings	-	-
• SBIR/STTR Transfer	-0.066	-

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
BR6: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)	-	1.734	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Note

This effort was realigned to Program Element (PE) 0605345A (Unmanned Aerial Systems Launched Effects Systems Development) / Project A5A (Small Unmanned

Aircraft System).

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Family of Small Uncrewed Aircraft systems are critical to the Army's Transformation in Contact. The Joint Small Uncrewed Aircraft System sUAS Capability Development Document (J-sUAS CDD) solves current and emergent operational gaps by incorporating Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) including swappable payloads, advanced autonomy and software scalability. These systems provide battalion and below ground maneuver elements with critical situational awareness and enhanced force protection as well as responsive reconnaissance and targeting capability with real-time Full Motion Video and sensor data. Each system will include aircraft, ground support equipment, ground control station and Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) software.

The Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) provides organic maneuver platoons an uncrewed air vehicle designed to support Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition. The system has an aircraft weight of less than 5 lbs, a range of 3-5 km, and an endurance of 30 minutes. The system includes modular payloads, obstacle avoidance, target recognition, automated following, and networked capability.

The Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) System will provide organic maneuver battalions an uncrewed air vehicle designed to support Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) efforts. The system will have an aircraft weight of less than 55 lbs., a range of 40-60 km and endurance of 5-10 hours. System will include Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT), Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR), laser targeting/designating, and kinetic architectures in a contested environment.

The Joint Tactical Autonomous Aerial Resupply System (JTAARS) is an autonomous aerial cargo delivery system, organic to the maneuver commander, that provides options for rapid and agile sustainment of highly mobile tactical combat forces, operating in a widely dispersed manner in the tactical support and close areas. JTAARS enables maneuver by reducing the tactical force's dependence on ground lines of communication and sustainment, reducing threats to manned convoys and manned aerial systems, lightening Soldier load, and shrinking the supply chain. JTAARS provides a lift capability of 125 lbs. over 13 km one way (26 km round trip).

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: System Engineering Program Management	0.182	-	-
Description: System Engineering Program Management (SEPM) support during development and integration of components for SRR, LRR, and JTAARS air vehicles.

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: SRR Component Development and Integration Description: Engineering to develop and to integrate new, advanced components into SRR.	0.345	-	-
Title: LRR Component Development/Integration Description: Engineering to develop, integrate and embed artificial intelligence enabled capabilities in advanced LRR flight controls, communications data links components, modular mission payload interface and resilient A-PNT.	1.207	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	1.734	-	-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

FY 2027 FY 2027 FY 2027 Cost To Line Item FY 2025 FY 2026 Base OOC Total FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 Complete Total Cost

• BR7: Small Unmanned 23.581 --------Continuing Continuing Aircraft System (6.5)

• A12511: SHORT RANGE 190.914 217.790 48.083 -48.083 38.176 41.436 37.313 40.751 Continuing Continuing RECONNAISSANCE

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

The Short Range Reconnaissance utilizes Middle Tier Acquisition pathway for rapid prototyping. SRR Tranche 1 successfully transitioned to a Major Capability Acquisition pathway at Production Decision. The SRR Tranche 2 successfully completed rapid prototyping and transitioned to the SRR Major Capability Acquisition Pathway at Production Decision in second quarter FY2025.

The Long Range Reconnaissance Acquisition Shaping Panel (ASP) Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) was approved for Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) on 1 Feb 2024. Materiel Development Decision (MDD) Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) was approved for Material Solutions Analysis (MSA) Phase on15 Dec 2024. Successful LRR Annex AROC chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) on19 Dec 2024. Prototypes are currently being evaluated from two vendors in two phases that include Special User Evaluations (SUE) and technical evaluations.

The Joint Tactical Autonomous Aerial Resupply System (JTAARS) completed an ASP in fourth quarter FY2023 with direction from the Shaping Panel to conduct the FY2024 JTAARS assessment. Following the successful completion of the FY2024 capability assessment, PM UAS returned for a second ASP on 18 December 2024 and received concurrence to utilize the Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathway to accelerate the program. JTAARS is currently engaged in operational assessments and providing support for Combat Training Center rotations and other Army Exercises.

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)

The UAS Marketplace expands the Defense Industrial Base, expedites capability delivery, and provides warfighters with vetted, flexible solutions to meet mission requirements. The UAS Marketplaces operationalizes a streamlined acquisition framework for both Programs of Record (PoR) and emerging capabilities. The UAS Marketplace empowers the warfighter at the tactical edge, providing the flexibility to procure vetted, mission-specific, UAS solutions. The PM UAS will leverage this centralized marketplace to execute all UAS procurements and deliveries, ensuring soldiers are equipped through a modern, efficient, and scalable marketplace.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
System Engineering Program Management	Various	Various : Various	0.770	0.182	Oct 2024	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	0.770	0.182		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
SRR Component development and Integration	Various	ACC Redstone : Redstone Arsenal	2.371	0.345	Feb 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
JTAARS Demonstration & Experimentation	Various	ACC Redstone : Redstone Arsenal, AL	2.602	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
LRR Component Development and Integration	Various	ACC Redstone : Redstone Arsenal, AL	-	1.207	Jan 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	4.973	1.552		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Test and Evaluation ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
SRR Component Test and Evaluation	Various	ACC Redstone : Redstone Arsenal	2.483	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
LRR Component Test and Evaluation	Various	ACC Redstone : Redstone Arsenal	0.357	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	2.840	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)
	Prior Years	FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	8.583	1.734			-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604101A / Small Unmanned Aerial Ve hicle (SUAV) (6.4)	Project (Number/Name) BR6 / Small Unmanned Aircraft System (6.4)

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
SRR Tranche 2 Component Integration	2		2023	1		2025
LRR Component Development and Integration	4		2024	4		2025
JTAARS Demonstration Experimentation	2		2024	2		2025
Systems Engineering Program Management (SEPM)	2		2018	4		2025

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	2.004	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	2.004
DG4: NAVWAR SA	-	2.004	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	2.004

Note

Administrative realignment of FY26 RDT&E funds for Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) was transferred to Budget Activity (BA) 5 Agile

RDTE Portfolio Management under PE 0605275A Electronic Warfare Systems Development / Project Code A94 Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) to the

Agile Funding Pilot.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Adversaries are aggressively developing and fielding counter- Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies that significantly reduce the Army's ability to access the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to conduct military operations. The Army is actively pursuing Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Situational Awareness (SA) capabilities to produce NAVWAR SA solutions that leverage Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities while enabling distinctly NAVWAR SA outcomes and provide soldiers with PNT overmatch by denying adversary access to PNT services.

NAVWAR SA provides commanders and soldiers with indications and warnings of PNT jamming to provide immediate notification to individual PNT users that their navigation and timing may be compromised by jamming or spoofing; detect, identify, and locate sources of PNT interference; allow command and control (C2) systems to display areas affected by interference with actionable information necessary to implement measures to mitigate or eliminate the threat. NAVWAR SA will create asymmetric opportunities to degrade and defeat an adversary's capabilities by denying their use of PNT and preserve PNT overmatch for friendly forces by creating a denied, degraded and/or disrupted operating environment for adversaries while opening windows of PNT superiority for friendly forces.

NAVWAR SA supports Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) as an enabler to precision fires, movement and maneuver, force tracking, and a host of data networks that tie personnel and weapon systems together into a joint or coalition force. NAVWAR SA provides globally responsive arms teams with the ability to present multiple dilemmas to the enemy, limit enemy options and exploit enemy weaknesses. NAVWAR SA directly enhances multiple warfighting functions to include fires, aviation, mission command, and electromagnetic warfare. NAVWAR SA is a system of systems approach of detecting, geolocating, and determining the impact area of Global Positioning System (GPS) in a contested environment and the effects on PNT across the battlefield. NAVWAR SA will leverage the GNSS Operational Assessment Tool (GOAT) that was developed for an urgent requirement and be integrated with the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) X system.

Requirement Documents Include:

-Abbreviated Capabilities Development Document (A-CDD) for the NAVWAR SA, Army Futures Command (AFC) validated, 22 October 2020.

-A-CDD for the NAVWAR Attack, AFC validated, 09 September 2022.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Previous President's Budget	2.004	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Current President's Budget	2.004	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Total Adjustments	0.000	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
• Congressional General Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Directed Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Rescissions	-	-
• Congressional Adds	-	-
• Congressional Directed Transfers	-	-
• Reprogrammings	-	-
• SBIR/STTR Transfer	-	-

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)	Project (Number/Name) DG4 / NAVWAR SA
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
DG4: NAVWAR SA	-	2.004	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	2.004
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Note

Administrative realignment of FY26 RDT&E funds for Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) was transferred to Budget Activity (BA) 5 Agile

RDTE Portfolio Management under PE 0605275A Electronic Warfare Systems Development / Project Code A94 Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) to the

Agile Funding Pilot.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

There are no Base funds for project Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Situational Awareness (SA) (DG4) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.

Adversaries are aggressively developing and fielding counter- Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies that significantly reduce the Army's ability to access the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to conduct military operations. The Army is actively pursuing Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Situational Awareness (SA) capabilities to produce NAVWAR SA solutions that leverage Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities while enabling distinctly NAVWAR SA outcomes and provide soldiers with PNT overmatch by denying adversary access to PNT services.

NAVWAR SA provides commanders and soldiers with indications and warnings of PNT jamming to provide immediate notification to individual PNT users that their navigation and timing may be compromised by jamming or spoofing; detect, identify, and locate sources of PNT interference; allow command and control (C2) systems to display areas affected by interference with actionable information necessary to implement measures to mitigate or eliminate the threat. NAVWAR SA will create asymmetric opportunities to degrade and defeat an adversary's capabilities by denying their use of PNT and preserve PNT overmatch for friendly forces by creating a denied, degraded and/or disrupted operating environment for adversaries while opening windows of PNT superiority for friendly forces.

NAVWAR SA supports Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) as an enabler to precision fires, movement and maneuver, force tracking, and a host of data networks that tie personnel and weapon systems together into a joint or coalition force. NAVWAR SA provides globally responsive arms teams with the ability to present multiple dilemmas to the enemy, limit enemy options and exploit enemy weaknesses. NAVWAR SA directly enhances multiple warfighting functions to include fires, aviation, mission command, and electromagnetic warfare. NAVWAR SA is a system of systems approach of detecting, geolocating, and determining the impact area of Global Positioning System (GPS) in a contested environment and the effects on PNT across the battlefield. NAVWAR SA will leverage the GNSS Operational Assessment Tool (GOAT) that was developed for an urgent requirement and be integrated with the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) X system.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: NAVWAR SA	2.004	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 202	7 Army						D	ate: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4		R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electrand Management Too	onic Warfare Planning l (EWPMT)			Project (NuDG4 / NAVWAR SA	mber/Name)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Milli	ons)				FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027
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	Accomplishments/Pl	anned Pro	grams	Subtotals		2.004	-		-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • AV8: Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Advanced Technology Remarks

FY 2025 3.939

FY 2026

-

FY 2027 Base -

FY 2027 OOC -

FY 2027 Total -

FY 2028

-

FY 2029

-

FY 2030

-

FY 2031

-

Cost To Complete To0.000

tal Cost 3.939

D. Acquisition Strategy

The Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Situational Awareness (SA) acquisition strategy will utilize a mix of competitive Federal Acquisition Regulation contracts and Other Transaction Authority agreements. The strategy will follow a Soldier-centered design process and multiple User Assessments will be used throughout the prototype and development process to define the minimum viable product and minimum viable capability releases. The NAVWAR SA Acquisition Strategy accelerates critical NAVWAR SA technology development of operationally relevant systems to Army forces and Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) with tactically relevant, near-real-time indications and warning of signal integrity issues, adversary jamming or spoofing activity and other PNT interference or integrity issues. The strategies leverage existing commercial and government technical solutions to enable accelerated prototyping and experimentation of systems and assess operational feedback and User Assessments of developmental solutions to validate military utility. The strategies include the assessment of current Army spectrum visualization tools, mounted and dismounted Assured PNT (APNT) system receivers and electromagnetic warfare support (ES) capabilities. The NAVWAR SA strategy will accelerate the development of these critical enabling technologies and streamline the process of transitioning and fielding a scalable, interoperable and agile capability.

Requirement Documents Include:

-Abbreviated Capabilities Development Document (A-CDD) for the NAVWAR SA, Army Futures Command (AFC) validated, 22 October 2020.

-A-CDD for NAVWAR Attack, AFC validated, 09 September 2022.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)	Project (Number/Name) DG4 / NAVWAR SA

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Program Management & Technical Support	Various	PM Positioning, Navigation & Timing : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	0.176	0.108	May 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.284	Continuing
Subtotal	0.176	0.108		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.284	N/A

Support ($ in Millions)			FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Technical and Engineering Support	Various	Various : Various	2.084	1.896	May 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	3.980	Continuing
	Subtotal	2.084	1.896		-		-		-		-	0.000	3.980	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	2.260	2.004		-		-		-		-	0.000	4.264	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)	Project (Number/Name) DG4 / NAVWAR SA

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604103A / Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)	Project (Number/Name) DG4 / NAVWAR SA

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Transition Initiation & Integration	1		2024	3		2025
Demonstration	3		2025	3		2025
Prototyping and operational assessments	3		2025	4		2025

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	127.870	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
DH3: Air Launched Effects (ALE)	-	97.369	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	97.369
EX8: Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)	-	30.501	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing

Note

In FY 2026, this effort was realigned to Budget Activity 05 Program Element (PE) 0605346A / UAS Launched Effects Development which enhanced capabilities by

fostering innovation and accelerated deployment of promising technology.

Project EX8 realigned to project A5C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Project DH3 realigned to project A5D Air Launched Effects (ALE).

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Future Uncrewed Aircraft System (FUAS) is a critical system in the cross-domain capabilities concept that will employ multi-domain operation (MDO) capabilities at all echelons and allow ground-based forces to project power from land into other domains to defeat highly capable enemies, secure terrain, and consolidate gains.

FUAS encompasses an array of capabilities from platoon Soldiers to Division Commanders. The Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) approved the FUAS Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) on 6 Mar 2019.

FTUAS provides the Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) with transformational capabilities. FTUAS provides the BCT commander a runway independent, expeditionary reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) capability through vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and on the move (OTM) command and control. FTUAS completed Rapid Prototyping in July 2025 and will not enter production.

Launched Effects (LE) extends the speed, range, lethality and survivability of maneuver formations through the integration of air vehicles, mission systems, payloads, and behaviors. LE will provides Army formations with the ability to expedite and strengthening the kill web, facilitate the penetration and dis-integration the enemy's Anti-Access Area Denial (A2AD) environment and extend the maneuver force's reach, lethality, and survivability. LE efforts are based on requirements from an AROC approved Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD) approved 08 July 2024.

Manned, optionally-manned, and uncrewed systems will penetrate defense-in-depth environments by employing LE with teaming and swarming effects to detect, decoy, jam radar and communications, conduct cyber-attack, spoof and jam Global Positioning System (GPS), and kinetic engagement.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Previous President's Budget	127.870	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Current President's Budget	127.870	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
Total Adjustments	0.000	0.000	0.000	-	0.000
• Congressional General Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Directed Reductions	-	-
• Congressional Rescissions	-	-
• Congressional Adds	-	-
• Congressional Directed Transfers	-	-
• Reprogrammings	-	-
• SBIR/STTR Transfer	-	-

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) DH3 / Air Launched Effects (ALE)
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
DH3: Air Launched Effects (ALE)	-	97.369	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	97.369
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Beginning in FY 2025, LE efforts were realigned from PE 0604113A/Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS), DH3/Air Launched Effects (ALE) to 0609346A/

UAS Launched Effects Agile Development , A54/Air Launched Effects (ALE) to better capture LE funding and reporting. This program is a part of the Department of

Defense Capability Based (Agile) funding pilot, which provides enhanced capabilities by fostering innovation and accelerated deployment of promising technology.

Launched Effects (LE) extends the speed, range, lethality and survivability of maneuver formations through the integration of air vehicles, mission systems, payloads, and behaviors. LE will provides Army formations with the ability to expedite and strengthening the kill web, facilitate the penetration and dis-integration the enemy's Anti-Access Area Denial (A2AD) environment and extend the maneuver force's reach, lethality, and survivability. LE efforts are based on requirements from an Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) approved Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD) approved 08 July 2024.

In FY 2025, PM UAS defered LE-Medium Range (MR) development to focus on LE launcher capability development for all LE variants in support of accelerate capability fielding to meet the The office of the Secretary of War (SECWAR) memo SUBJECT: Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform, dated 30 April 2025.

In FY 2025, PM UAS initiated Rapid Prototyping of the LE-Short Range (LE-SR) under the MTA pathway. This rapid prototyping effort involves the competitive selection of mature technologies to support two Lines of Effort (LOEs). LOE 1 focuses on providing an initial capability to 12 Army Divisions based on special user demonstration feedback. LOE 2 focuses on integrating additional capabilities on existing mature technologies.

In FY 2026, PM UAS will initiate its LE-Long Range (LE-LR) program. This effort will include a Special User Demonstration in FY 2026, to include a Technology Maturation Event which will allow competitors in this space to offer their products (i.e., air vehicles and payloads) for evaluation of their components against the LE ACDD requirement.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: LE System Development	97.369	-	-
Description: Launched Effects (LE) will provide Army formations the ability to retain their asymmetric advantage in reach, protection, and lethality in the execution of Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO). The lethal and non-lethal air and ground capabilities of LE will provide seamless real-time integration of multiple warfighting functions in the execution of joint attack, reconnaissance, and security operations that create multiple dilemmas for the enemy. LE efforts are based on requirements from an AROC approved A-CDD approved 19 July 2024.

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) DH3 / Air Launched Effects (ALE)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)

FY 2025

FY 2026

FY 2027

Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals

97.369

-

-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)
FY 2027	FY 2027	FY 2027					Cost To
Line Item	FY 2025	FY 2026	Base	OOC	Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Complete Total Cost

• A00511: Air Launched Effects 14.123 19.007 -------0.000 33.130

• 0605345A: Unmanned -357.529 816.433 -816.433 664.264 562.211 363.923 365.652 0.000 3,130.012

Aerial Systems Launched Effects Systems Development

• 0609346A: UAS Launched ---------Effects Development

• I48011: AIR LAUNCHED ---------EFFECTS (LE)

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

The LE rapid prototyping effort is comprised of prototype development activities for the air vehicle, payloads, and mission system architecture as well as supporting experiments, simulations, and demonstrations conducted in parallel and/or sequential timelines which facilitate rapid prototyping to field mature, high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)/Non-Developmental Items (NDI) technologies and capabilities as a residual capability, while Science & Technology (S&T) efforts continue the maturation of emerging technologies required to fully realize required capabilities.

The LE strategy is to acquire capability through an incremental approach that allows rapid prototyping and procurement of available capabilities while continuing to transition emerging S&T efforts.

The LE contracting strategy is accomplished through multiple flexible contracting awards to assess and develop vendor technologies to rapidly prototype LE air vehicle, payloads and system architecture.

The UAS Marketplace expands the Defense Industrial Base, expedites capability delivery, and provides warfighters with vetted, flexible solutions to meet mission requirements. The UAS Marketplaces operationalizes a streamlined acquisition framework for both Programs of Record (PoR) and emerging capabilities. The UAS Marketplace empowers the warfighter at the tactical edge, providing the flexibility to procure vetted, mission-specific, UAS solutions. The PM UAS will leverage this centralized marketplace to execute all UAS procurements and deliveries, ensuring soldiers are equipped through a modern, efficient, and scalable marketplace.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) DH3 / Air Launched Effects (ALE)

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Systems Engineering and Program Management	Option/ TBD	PM UAS : Huntsville, AL	-	6.148	Aug 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	6.148	Continuing
Subtotal	-	6.148		-		-		-		-	0.000	6.148	N/A

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Launch Effects Development & Integration	C/CPFF	ATI : TBD	-	82.367	Aug 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	82.367	Continuing
Subtotal	-	82.367		-		-		-		-	0.000	82.367	N/A

Test and Evaluation ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
		RIAC, RTC : RIAC
System Test and Evaluation	Option/ TBD	at DPG, RTC at Redstone Arsenal,	-	8.854	Aug 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	8.854	Continuing
		PM UAS JSIL
Subtotal	-	8.854		-		-		-		-	0.000	8.854	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	-	97.369		-		-		-		-	0.000	97.369	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) DH3 / Air Launched Effects (ALE)

Note

A dedicated Program Element 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Project: DH3 has been identified to capture LE funding/

reporting. All funding prior to FY25 will be captured jointly on Program Element: 0604113A Project: EX8

PE 0604113A: Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System... UNCLASSIFIED

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) DH3 / Air Launched Effects (ALE)

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
A-CDD	3		2024	3		2024
LE-Medium Range MTA Rapid Prototyping Continuation Decision Point	1		2025	1		2025
LE-Medium Range MTA Rapid Prototyping	3		2022	4		2024
LE-Short Range MTA Rapid Prototyping Decision Point	2		2025	2		2025
LE-Short Range MTA Rapid Prototyping	2		2025	4		2025

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) EX8 / Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
EX8: Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)	-	30.501	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Program is a part of the Department of Defense Capability Based (Agile) Funding Pilot. FUAS funding is realigned to PE 0605346A / Project A5C starting in FY26.

Beginning in FY 2025, LE efforts were realigned within PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) from Project EX8/Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS) to project DH3/Air Launched Effects (ALE) to better capture LE funding and reporting.

FTUAS development efforts are based on requirements from the AROC approved Abbreviated Capability Development Document (A-CDD) signed 12 August 2021.

FTUAS provides the Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) with transformational capabilities. Key capabilities of the FTUAS include vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), runway independence, enhanced transportability, rapid deployability, expeditionary maneuver, and mobility for adaptive and agile operations. Based on an A-CDD update for Army Requirements Oversight Council validation completed on 8 July 2024, one FTUAS system will consist of 6 air vehicles and 6 payloads, 6 control stations, and ancillary equipment. The aircraft subsystem will include the airframe, propulsion, avionics, communications, navigation, and software systems; aircraft-specific ground support equipment including power generation, transportation, or command and control equipment; aircraft software; and required engineering, logistics, programmatic support.

FTUAS completed Rapid Prototyping in July 2025 and will not enter production.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) System Engineering/Program Management Description: FTUAS Program Management	2.745	-	-
Title: Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) System Integration Description: The FTUAS is a runway independent Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system that provides Brigade Combat Teams with improved reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition capability.	17.756	-	-
Title: Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Test and Evaluation	10.000	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	30.501	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) EX8 / Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

FTUAS is being developed under a Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) effort in accordance with the FTUAS Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) dated 22 August 2022. The intent of the FTUAS MTA-RP effort is to meet the full complement of the August 2021 A-CDD requirements as the Program of Record. This multi-year development effort, commenced in 4QFY22 upon award to five vendors. It progresses through major design reviews, including a Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Production Readiness Review (PRR); additionally, all developmental testing is conducted under the Rapid Prototyping effort. The Rapid Prototyping effort completed in July 2025, and First Unit Issued (FUI) occurred in AUG 2025.

FTUAS will request follow-on acquisition pathway decision authority in 4QFY25. Based on an A-CDD update for Army Requirements Oversight Council validation completed on 8 July 2024, one FTUAS system will consist of 6 air vehicles and 6 payloads, 6 control stations, and ancillary equipment - representing a significantly reduced logistics footprint than the legacy system.

FTUAS uses a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that supports rapid integration of hardware and software. The FTUAS data rights strategy secures the necessary intellectual property, prior to contract award, to eliminate reliance on the system's prime contractor. Breaking this vendor lock enables FTUAS to execute a transformational business strategy where the Army can contract directly with technology suppliers, Government labs, and Other Government Agencies for design and integration upgrades. This business strategy allows FTUAS to quickly maneuver both contractually and programmatically to on-ramp and off-ramp vendors to meet future Army requirements.

The UAS Marketplace expands the Defense Industrial Base, expedites capability delivery, and provides warfighters with vetted, flexible solutions to meet mission requirements. The UAS Marketplaces operationalizes a streamlined acquisition framework for both Programs of Record (PoR) and emerging capabilities. The UAS Marketplace empowers the warfighter at the tactical edge, providing the flexibility to procure vetted, mission-specific, UAS solutions. The PM UAS will leverage this centralized marketplace to execute all UAS procurements and deliveries, ensuring soldiers are equipped through a modern, efficient, and scalable marketplace.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) EX8 / Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Systems Engineering and Program Management (SEPM)	Various	PM TUAS : Redstone Arsenal	21.972	2.440	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	21.972	2.440		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Air Launched Effects (ALE) Systems Integration	Various	PM TUAS : Redstone Arsenal	111.926	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Various	AMTC : Redstone Arsenal	209.846	24.585	Jul 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	321.772	24.585		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Test and Evaluation ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Test and Evaluation	TBD	AMTC, ATEC, RTC, and ACC : Redstone	14.550	3.476	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	14.550	3.476		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	358.294	30.501		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) EX8 / Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604113A / Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)	Project (Number/Name) EX8 / Future Unmanned Aircraft System (FUAS)

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
FTUAS Competitive Prototyping	1		2023	3		2025
FTUAS Developmental Test & Evaluation	2		2024	4		2025
FTUAS Acquisition Pathway Decision	4		2025	4		2025
FTUAS Operational Assessment	4		2025	4		2025

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Sensor
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	122.777	192.045	162.074	-	162.074	153.281	129.316	139.100	140.334	Continuing	Continuing
EX2: Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability	-	122.777	192.045	162.074	-	162.074	153.281	129.316	139.100	140.334	Continuing	Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority.

The LTAMDS Radar Set (RS) replaces the baseline Patriot RS (AN/MPQ-65A) in an Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) enabled Patriot Battalion mitigating risk associated with threat advances and decreases Operations and Support (O&S) costs due to growing obsolescence. Additionally, the LTAMDS RS capability maximizes the inherent PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Interceptor capabilities to engage threats at greater ranges addressing critical capability gaps, providing modernized technology, and increasing reliability and maintainability.

The Lower Tier Air Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) is the Army's premier next generation radar intended to sense and track Tactical Ballistic Missiles and Air Breathing Threats; expand the lower tier air and missile defense battle space and provide 360-degree sensing capability, surveillance, and fire control quality data.

The FY 2027 request for LTAMDS includes $162.074 million to enhance capability through LTAMDS Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) of software and hardware, complete LTAMDS Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) events, and continue Electronic Attack/Electronic Protect (EA/EP) capability.

Major LTAMDS CI/CD efforts include tactical software development, modeling and simulation, integration, and testing to increase overall LTAMDS capability against novel and stressing threats, thus providing the war fighter a leading advantage in a contested environment.

Combat Identification (CID) / Discrimination Updates: This includes CID development and upgrades to improve radar classification, discrimination, and optimization of multi-function capabilities to enhance performance against current and emerging threats in stressing environments. Upgrades play a critical role in increasing operational effectiveness by providing the war fighter enhanced command and control, effective resource allocation measures, and improved situational awareness.

Advanced Threat: LTAMDS will continue to counter adversary threat evolution in complexity, capability, and capacity in simultaneous combatant commands. This development effort is required to continue to provide over match radar capability.

Test and Evaluation funding will prioritize critical missile flight tests integral to the LTAMDS Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E). These tests are essential for validating system integration, optimizing capabilities, and ensuring LTAMDS readiness for deployment. The IOT&E program will rigorously assess performance against realistic operational scenarios and diverse threat profiles, while also validating technical maturity and achieving key program milestones.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Sensor

Funding will also support continued development and implementation of new signal processing techniques and waveforms to enhance Electronic Attack and Electronic Protect (EA/EP) techniques based on the evolving threat, further enhancing radar survival and effectiveness in contested complex environments.

FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)

Previous President's Budget 127.428 196.448 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 122.777 192.045 162.074 -162.074 Total Adjustments -4.651 -4.403 162.074 -162.074

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions -22.035 -

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings 22.035 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -4.651 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --4.403 162.074 -162.074

Change Summary Explanation

FY 2027 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2026 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding. The decrease in FY 2026 reflects the completion of IOT&E and the program's transition to procurement-related activities.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
EX2: Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability	-	122.777	192.045	162.074	-	162.074	153.281	129.316	139.100	140.334	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority.

The LTAMDS Radar Set (RS) replaces the baseline Patriot RS (AN/MPQ-65A) in an Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) enabled Patriot Battalion mitigating risk associated with threat advances and decreases Operations and Support (O&S) costs due to growing obsolescence. Additionally, the LTAMDS RS capability maximizes the inherent PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Interceptor capabilities to engage threats at greater ranges addressing critical capability gaps, providing modernized technology, and increasing reliability and maintainability.

The Lower Tier Air Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) is the Army's premier next generation radar intended to sense and track Tactical Ballistic Missiles and Air Breathing Threats; expand the lower tier air and missile defense battle space and provide 360-degree sensing capability, surveillance, and fire control quality data.

The FY 2027 request for LTAMDS includes $162.074 million to enhance capability through LTAMDS Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) of software and hardware, complete LTAMDS Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) events, and further Electronic Attack/Electronic Protect (EA/EP) capability.

Major LTAMDS CI/CD efforts include tactical software development, modeling and simulation, integration, and testing to increase overall LTAMDS capability against novel and stressing threats, thus providing the war fighter a leading advantage in a contested environment.

Combat Identification (CID) / Discrimination Updates: This includes CID development and upgrades to improve radar classification, discrimination, and optimization of multi-function capabilities to enhance performance against current and emerging threats in stressing environments. Upgrades play a critical role in increasing operational effectiveness by providing the war fighter enhanced command and control, effective resource allocation measures, and improved situational awareness.

Advanced Threat: LTAMDS will continue to counter adversary threat evolution in complexity, capability, and capacity in simultaneous combatant commands. This development effort is required to continue to provide over match radar capability.

Test and Evaluation funding will prioritize critical missile flight tests integral to the LTAMDS Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E). These tests are essential for validating system integration, optimizing capabilities, and ensuring LTAMDS readiness for deployment. The IOT&E program will rigorously assess performance against realistic operational scenarios and diverse threat profiles, while also validating technical maturity and achieving key program milestones.

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

Funding will also support continued development and implementation of new signal processing techniques and waveforms to enhance Electronic Attack and Electronic Protect (EA/EP) techniques based on the evolving threat, further enhancing radar survival and effectiveness in contested complex environments.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Lower Tier Missile Defense Sensor Description: Provides the required sensing capabilities in the lower tier portion of the air and missile defense battlespace and expands the battlespace for the PAC-3 MSE interceptor. FY 2026 Plans: Management Services: Funding in FY 2026 provides continued mission essential office operations, programmatic analysis, and functional services in direct support of the LTAMDS Product Office. Funding also supports continued development of formal acquisition documentation in support of acquisition milestones and objectives, management of ongoing contract actions, and LTAMDS operations and reporting. Product Development: Funding in FY 2026 continues critical LTAMDS Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) of capability. This includes development efforts in support of software, modeling and simulation, Combat Identification (CID) / Discrimination updates, advanced threat defeat development and integration through continued software integration, delivery, and testing required to support radar enhancements. Support: Funding in FY 2026 supports the development, modifications, and integration of the LTAMDS support equipment. Test and Evaluation: Funding in FY 2026 includes initiation of the LTAMDS IOT&E informing operational effectiveness of the LTAMDS RS. Additional activities include component contractor verification and developmental testing leading to participation in IFTC 26. Funds provide for Continuous Transformation and Experimentation in Combatant Commands. Funding also supports test and evaluation to support program assessments and progress toward closure of identified performance gaps. FY 2027 Plans: Management Services: Funding in FY 2027 provides continued mission essential office operations, programmatic analysis, and functional services in direct support of the LTAMDS Product Office. Funding also supports continued development of formal acquisition documentation in support of acquisition milestones and objectives, management of ongoing contract actions, and LTAMDS operations and reporting.	122.777	192.045	162.074

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lose (LTAMD) Sensor	wer Tier Air Missile Defen	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Product Development: Funding in FY 2027 continues critical LTAMDS CI/CD of capability. This includes development effomodeling and simulation, Combat Identification (CID) / Discrimination updates, advanced threat deintegration through continued software integration, delivery, and testing required to support radar ealso support development and implementation of new signal processing techniques and waveformand Electronic Protect (EA/EP) techniques based on the evolving threat, further enhancing radar scontested complex environments. Support: Funding in FY 2027 supports the development, modifications, and integration of the LTAMDS suppTest and Evaluation: Funding in FY 2027 includes the completion of LTAMDS IOT&E informing operational effectivenesactivities include component contractor verification and developmental testing. Funds provide for Cand Experimentation in Combatant Commands. Funding also supports test and evaluation to suppprogress toward closure of identified performance gaps. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The decrease in FY 2027 from FY 2026 reflects the completion of IOT&E and the program's transitactivities.	rts in support of software, feat development and nhancements. Funding will s to enhance Electronic Attack urvival and effectiveness in ort equipment. s of the LTAMDS RS. Additional ontinuous Transformation ort program assessments and ion to procurement-related
Accomplishments	/Planned Programs Subtotals	122.777	192.045	162.074

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • C12101: Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Remarks	FY 2025 387.629	FY 2026 532.427	FY 2027 Base 2,036.358	FY 2027 OOC -	FY 2027 Total 2,036.358	FY 2028 1,500.512	FY 2029 1,485.293	FY 2030 1,541.293	FY 2031 1,552.319	Cost To Complete Total Cost Continuing Continuing
D. Acquisition Strategy

On 25 September 2018, the Army Acquisition Executive (AAE) approved the execution of the LTAMDS Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) (Sec. 804) for rapid prototyping.

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

The Army conducted a Sense-Off in 3Q FY 2019 with multiple vendors to demonstrate advanced sensor capabilities with a follow-on competitive source selection informing the LTAMDS Product Office Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award to a single vendor. In 1Q FY 2020, Raytheon was selected to deliver six (6) prototypes to support USG Developmental and Operational testing in support of Milestone C. LTAMDS entered the Major Capability Acquisition Pathway at MS C in FY25.

LTAMDS Product Office will conclude an IOTE in FY 2027 which will inform a Full Rate Production decision projected for FY28.

The LTAMDS program is a component of an integrated fires development effort that includes survivability, resiliency, and effectiveness improvements against advanced threats from near-peer adversaries. This effort includes integration with an evolving common fires mission command, common development tools and processes, and annual test and evaluation to provide data to support program assessments and progress toward closure of performance gaps.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

Management Services ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Government Program Management	MIPR	Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	34.745	4.753	Nov 2024	4.217	Nov 2025	4.194	Nov 2026	-		4.194	Continuing	Continuing	-
Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA)	Various	Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance : Huntsville, AL	45.593	7.962	Feb 2025	7.843	Feb 2026	7.774	Feb 2027	-		7.774	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	80.338	12.715		12.060		11.968		-		11.968	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Product Development Support	C/Various	University Affiliated Research Center (UARC); MIT; The Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) : Various	56.149	12.091	Nov 2024	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
OGA Integration (LTPS)	C/Various	Various : Various	126.719	19.948	Dec 2024	9.080	Dec 2025	7.755	Dec 2026	-		7.755	Continuing	Continuing	-
Pre-Planned Product Improvements	Various	Raytheon : Various	647.571	27.582	Feb 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
PDI	Option/ Various	Raytheon : Various	-	8.254	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery	Various	Raytheon : Various	-	-		38.462	Dec 2025	43.267	Dec 2026	-		43.267	Continuing	Continuing	-
Classification, Identification, and Discrimination	Various	Raytheon : Various	-	-		12.380	Jan 2026	13.281	Jan 2027	-		13.281	Continuing	Continuing	-
Advanced Threat INDOPACOM	Various	Various : Various	-	-		25.386	Dec 2025	23.277	Dec 2026	-		23.277	Continuing	Continuing	-
EA/EP	Various	Raytheon : Various	-	-		-		17.787	Feb 2027	-		17.787	Continuing	Continuing	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Subtotal	830.439	67.875		85.308		105.367		-		105.367	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Support ($ in Millions)			FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Product Development	C/Various	Army Laboratories, S3I System Integration Laboratory, CCDC : Various	30.854	10.026	Dec 2024	12.948	Dec 2025	12.128	Dec 2026	-		12.128	Continuing	Continuing	-
	Subtotal	30.854	10.026		12.948		12.128		-		12.128	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Test and Evaluation ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Test	Various	RDEC, SED, WSMRT&E Support : Huntsville, AL; White Sands, NM	273.986	32.161	Feb 2025	56.884	Feb 2026	25.390	Feb 2027	-		25.390	Continuing	Continuing	-
Continuous Transformation Through Operational Integration, Demonstration, and Experimentation	Various	Various : Various	-	-		24.845	Oct 2025	7.221	Oct 2026	-		7.221	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	273.986	32.161		81.729		32.611		-		32.611	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Decrease in test costs is associated with completion of IOT&E.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4		R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability
	Prior Years	FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	1,215.617	122.777			192.045		162.074		-		162.074	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604114A / Lower Tier Air Missile Defen se (LTAMD) Sensor	Project (Number/Name) EX2 / Lower Tier Air Missile Defense (LTAMD) Capability

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Developmental Test & Evaluation	3		2023	4		2032
IOT&E	4		2026	1		2027
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery and Testing	3		2020	4		2032
Continuous Transformation and Experimentation	1		2026	1		2027
Milestone C Decision	3		2025	3		2025
Large Tactical Power System (LTPS) Integration	2		2025	1		2027
Component Verification Testing Leading to IFTCs	4		2024	4		2032

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: Advanced Component Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initiatives
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
Total Program Element	-	256.806	324.432	314.671	-	314.671	278.209	283.542	289.834	294.283	0.000	2,041.777
AX3: Technology Maturation Initiatives	-	256.806	324.432	314.671	-	314.671	278.209	283.542	289.834	294.283	0.000	2,041.777

Note

The FY 2026 spend plan amount for Technology Maturation Initiatives includes $324,432 thousand of discretionary and $29,300 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation)

for a total of $353,732 thousand.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This Program Element (PE) funds the Technology Maturation Initiative (TMI), which matures and integrates component technologies into experimental prototypes for demonstration in relevant environments and tactical/operational scenarios. The Technology Maturation Initiative takes emerging Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 products to a goal of TRL 7, integrating them into technology demonstrators and experimental prototypes for Army Service Component Commands, Army Corps, Army Divisions and below. This initiative streamlines the development and insertion of mature technologies that support ground and air maneuver; fires; command and control (C2) and counter C2; agile sustainment and ammunition; and layered protection plus chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear. It provides the Army an improved mechanism for rapidly incorporating innovative technologies and advanced capabilities to support Secretary of War and Secretary of the Army Acquisition Reform efforts.

This PE also provides a tiered evaluation and feasibility application of innovative and disruptive technologies to Army capability gaps at any stage in a technology's lifecycle. The project will partner with academia, small, non-traditional companies, and the defense industrial base to incubate ideas, stage pilot evaluations and to ensure more rapid integration and prototyping of the best, most innovative solutions into Army systems.

Project teams comprised of both Technology Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Acquisition Program leads to develop the project concept, execute the program, fabricate and evaluate the prototype, and develop the path to scale for incorporating the technology upon successful evaluation of the prototype.

The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.775 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 4: AdvancedComponent Development & Prototypes (ACD&P)R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation InitiativesFY 202653.7005.00058.70058.700FY 2025----

FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)

Previous President's Budget 252.000 267.619 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 256.806 324.432 314.671 -314.671 Total Adjustments 4.806 56.813 314.671 -314.671

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds -58.700

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings 4.806 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer --

• Adjustments to Budget Years --1.887 314.671 -314.671

Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions)

Project: AX3: Technology Maturation Initiatives Congressional Add: Assembly for Sustainment and Affordable Mass Congressional Add: High-Altitude Sensing and Precision Glide Munitions

Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: AX3

Congressional Add Totals for all Projects

Change Summary Explanation

FY 2027 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2026 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030	FY 2031	Cost To Complete	Total Cost
AX3: Technology Maturation Initiatives	-	256.806	324.432	314.671	-	314.671	278.209	283.542	289.834	294.283	0.000	2,041.777
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This project funds the Technology Maturation Initiative (TMI), which matures, integrates and propels component technologies into experimental prototypes for

demonstration in relevant environments and tactical/operational scenarios. The Technology Maturation Initiative takes emerging Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

6 products and propels to a goal of TRL 7, integrating them into technology demonstrators and experimental prototypes for Army Service Component Commands,

Army Corps, Army Divisions and below. This initiative streamlines the development and insertion of mature technologies that support ground and air maneuver; fires;

command and control (C2) and counter C2; agile sustainment and ammunition; and layered protection plus chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear.

It provides the Army an improved mechanism for rapidly incorporating innovative technologies and advanced capabilities to support Secretary of War and Secretary of the Army Acquisition Reform efforts.

This PE also provides a tiered evaluation and feasibility application of innovative and disruptive technologies to Army capability gaps at any stage in a technology's lifecycle. The project will partner with academia, small, non-traditional companies, and the defense industrial base to incubate ideas, stage pilot evaluations and to ensure more rapid integration and prototyping of the best, most innovative solutions into Army systems.

Project teams comprised of both Technology Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Acquisition Program leads to develop the project concept, execute the program, fabricate and evaluate the prototype, and develop the path to scale for incorporating the technology upon successful evaluation of the prototype.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Autonomous Operations for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Description: Autonomous Operations for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) will provide Army aircraft reconnaissance, targeting and weapon options to engage and defeat threat targets at standoff. It will provide crewed and uncrewed aircraft capabilities to operate dispersed as part of the larger collaborative lethality network or as autonomous contributors for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA).	31.464	-	-
Title: Air Launched Effects (ALE) Off-board Survivability Description: This effort will develop a new variant of the LE Family of Systems focused on protection of the crewed helicopter fleet in contested environments. The effort will mature multispectral payloads that offload survivability and targeting functions from crewed platforms.	35.615	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Tactical Analytics Architecture (TA2) Description: This effort will prototype Artificial Intelligence (AI) software/algorithms and hardware for AI-Enabled Command and Control (C2) Common Operating Picture (COP) / decision-support for Multi-Domain Operations at multiple echelons. Increased speed and accuracy of decision making will be demonstrated thru integration of AI-enabled decision support technologies that are emerging from Science and Technology programs and existing C2 systems used across warfighting functions and domains.	25.480	-	-
Title: Tactical Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Plexus Description: Tactical Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Plexus supports the technology maturation and integration of NAVWAR Situational Awareness technologies into Electronic Warfare and field artillery systems. This effort incorporates NAVWAR sensors, data fusion algorithms, and decision-making software to maintain Army Fires capabilities in Global Positioning System degraded and denied environments. NAVWAR sensor interfaces will be modernized to comply with open system standards and their data will be processed through fusion algorithms to produce a real time Common Operating Picture (COP) of the NAVWAR environment. This COP will be distributed to the Fires Command and Control system to optimize the performance of field artillery in degraded environments.	9.652	-	-
Title: Assured Navigation for Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (FTUAS) Description: This effort will build on previous Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) All Source Positioning and Navigation (ASPN), and Seeker Cost Transformation (SECTR) vision based navigation technology efforts, as well as the Army Aviation and Missile Center's (AvMC) current efforts under the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team (FVL CFT) and Program Executive Office Aviation's efforts focused on low altitude vision based navigation (VBN) to deliver a full government owned navigation system in small size, weight, and power (SWaP) for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems. DARPA SECTR is a production prototype that has been demonstrated in cross country flight and currently works at altitudes of 1000+feet. This effort will extend the technology to all operational altitudes, and miniaturize and ruggedize the technology. This effort will be part of an overall Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) solution that will enable the use of FTUAS and Air Launched Effects in Global Positioning System (GPS) denied environments.	5.708	-	-
Title: Reconfigurable Aperture Precision Targeting Radar (RAPTR) for Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER) (RADER) Description: The current RADAR sensor (VADER) was designed for counterinsurgency operations limiting the effectiveness against near-peer threats. This effort will mature wide-band, multi-function RF, aperture technology developed under Army Science and Technology (S&T) to deliver an advanced payload that significantly increases range, accuracy and survivability of current airborne surveillance radar systems to the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. This effort	10.379	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
will integrate an advanced payload into a digital radar with an open architecture radar backend to facilitate integration of advanced algorithms and advanced operational modes to the HADES system.
Title: Lightweight Polymers for Modern Small Caliber Apps - Ammo Casing Only Description: The Army currently relies on metal for small caliber cartridge casings. Polymer-based casings offer the potential to achieve significant weight reductions that can be applied to future and legacy systems. This effort will mature and prototype lightweight polymers and casing design solutions for use in extreme military operational environments. The polymer-based casings will reduce the tactical weight burden on the warfighter, reduce transit costs, and increase lethality across all operational environments.	3.633	-	-
Title: Optical Threat Detection Description: Optical Threat Detection builds on Army Research Development Technology & Experimentation investments in Pre-Shot technologies to prototype detecting threats beyond their effective weapons range. The effort will mature and prototype an automated operation of the system to utilize onboard sensors and provide cues of potential targets to users for evaluation of the threat. The Optical Threat Detection system will provide a multi-band solution to rapidly locate enemy optical targeting or surveillance systems in support of On-The-Move operations. This effort will incorporate adaptable architecture for integration of future technology (i.e., sensors and algorithms) as new capabilities emerge.	3.803	-	-
Title: Solid State High Power Microwave System (SS-HPM) Description: Solid State-High Powered Microwave (SS-HPM) will mature and prototype a mission kit consisting of source and emitter for technical insertion into the Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Power Microwave (IFPC-HPM) program's prototype system. SS-HPM System will mature solid state technologies intended for Counter-Unmanned Aerial System applications (focusing on groups and swarms) and provide indirect fire protection capabilities with increased range, reliability, and lower costs.	2.076	-	-
Title: Collaborative Links for Integrated Fires (CLIF) Description: Complex terrain, clutter, and countermeasures can challenge Cannon Delivered Area Effects Munition (CDAEM) Armor and supporting Fires System-of-Systems (SoS) solutions, and reduce munition effectiveness. Collaborative Links for Integrated Fires (CLIF) leverages prior algorithm and software efforts to prototype image-based navigation, multi-agent autonomous target recognition (ATR) and optimized munition-target assignment in a Fires SoS solution. This effort will enable more efficient volley fires reducing shoot and move time, rounds to defeat, and the logistics burden while improving fire team capacity. The CLIF approach is modular and enables the rapid integration of new seeker and collaborative modalities to outpace emerging threats.	11.520	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Multi-Network, Multi-Waveform Software Defined Radio Description: This effort leverages commercial 5G radio, data System on a Chip (SoC) technologies, cellular network technologies to prototype a common software defined radio capable of supporting multiple military waveforms and advanced/secure multichannel networks. This replaces multiple radios/electronic systems with low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) equipment for communications/operations across multiple secure military communication networks and systems, and hardware commonality across platforms. Prototypes will be evaluated supporting multiple Army Warfighter functions and operations. The cited work is consistent with the Army Modernization Strategy and the Army Integrated Tactical Network Capability Sets. FY 2026 Plans: Will complete the prototyping and evaluation of the second tranche of waveforms and iteration of second form factor hardware of end user devices and network/operational systems. Transition prototype and advanced capabilities to multiple Army acquisition programs. This effort is complete in FY2026. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding decrease is due to project completion and transition to PORs.	35.288	51.894	-
Title: Consolidated prototype platform for Joint Common Artificial Intelligence / Autonomous Operations, Data architectures, and Power systems Description: This effort provides a tiered evaluation and feasibility application of innovation and disruptive technologies to Army capability gaps. This effort will prototype integration of emerging data fabrics across Service, Combatant Commands (CCMD) and sub-organizational commands to allow interchangeable command and control (C2) of remote operations across echelons (allow echelon tasking and ISR sensor data collection/data share) of autonomously operated ground and air system platforms. The system will also expand hybrid power source alternatives that support the platform, mission, and autonomous system power requirements. This effort will address architecture gaps for the coordination of kinetic / non-kinetic effects and optimization of algorithms to enhance their effects. FY 2026 Plans: Complete prototype fabrication and experimentation for data architectures for next generation command and control. Autonomous systems, long range fires and air & missile defense. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding decrease is due to project completion and transition to PORs.	16.155	25.103	-
Title: Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Prototyping	20.000	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Description: This effort will prototype enhanced command and control (C2) capabilities, enabling commanders to make faster, more informed decisions. Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) focuses on building a more agile, adaptable, and modular C2 ecosystem, leveraging technologies like cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. This will provide commanders with a common and integrated data layer, allowing them to effectively manage operations across the force.
Title: Aviation Lightweight Armor Description: This effort builds on previous Army science and technology investments in lightweight spaced armor technology for aviation platforms to increase amor protection against worldwide threats while reducing weight, increasing military operating payload for troops, fuel, and munitions. The effort will prototype an advanced armor kit for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) compatible with the FLRAA platform design. The prototype armor will be evaluated on the FLRAA mock-up aircraft to validate ballistic performance and compatibility with FLRAA aircraft requirements. FY 2026 Plans: Finalize armor configuration and integration strategy. Manufacture FLRAA cabin floor mockup and conduct armor fit check and integration demonstration. Conduct live fire testing of the armor kit installed in the mockup floor to demonstrate ballistic performance. Transition prototype to the Army's FLRAA program. This effort is complete in FY2026. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding decrease is due to project completion and transition to the Army's FLRAA program.	3.321	3.920	-
Title: Electro-Magnetic Battlespace Shaping and Protection (EM-BSP) Description: Electro-Magnetic Battlespace Shaping and Protection (EM-BSP) will provide an on-demand denial of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum to enemy forces at any location on the battlefield supporting Multi-Domain Operations (MDOs). This program will mature and prototype a smoke screen capable of disrupting the EM spectrum to mask, conceal, and preserve combat lethality overmatch. This munition delivered capability will degrade/deny enemy anti-access/area denial systems as well as the enemy's use of the EM spectrum. The overall super-system capability will integrate both hardware and software technology solutions across multiple Programs of Record for combined increased effect. EM-BSP will culminate in a live-fire Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 demonstration of the prototype System-of-Systems (SoS). FY 2026 Plans: Complete RF Smoke prototype fabrication. Complete integration into EWPMT and AFATDS Command and Control Functions. Complete evaluation and assessment of prototype RF Smoke solution capabilities to disrupt the EM spectrum to mask, conceal, and preserve combat lethality overmatch. FY 2027 Plans:	10.569	18.550	10.800

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Design and development of the prototype RF Smoke solution to disrupt the electromagnetic spectrum, effectively masking, concealing, and preserving combat lethality overmatch in contested environments. This will involve refining system architecture, integrating key components, and ensuring the solution meets operational requirements. Live-fire testing will be conducted to evaluate and demonstrate the RF Smoke's operational performance, including its effectiveness in real-world scenarios and its ability to achieve mission objectives. Upon successful testing and validation, the prototype will transition to the Program Executive Office (PEO) for further refinement, production planning, and eventual fielding to operational units. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding reduction aligns with the efforts plan, reflecting the completion of the prototype system's design and development phase in preparation for live testing and experimentation.
Title: Combination Soldier and Logistics Aerial Insertion (Combodrop) Description: Combination Soldier and Logistics Aerial Insertion will provide Commanders with high altitude, high offset capability for precision insertion of personnel and cargo into enemy denied areas with a reduced probability of detection. This effort will prototype common mission planner and navigation software for all personnel and equipment and integrate radios for communication between personnel and cargo equipment for situational awareness and in-flight contingency operations. This effort will culminate with a demonstration in an operational environment. FY 2026 Plans: Finalize User Interface to provide command and control (C2) capabilities, cargo aerial resupply interoperability, and display mission critical situational awareness information for cargo aerial delivery platforms. Conduct final evaluation of preflight mission planning and inflight C2 capability between personnel and cargo systems. Transition prototype to the PEO. This effort is complete in FY2026. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding decrease is due to project completion and transition to the POR.	2.595	2.500	-
Title: Containerized Weapon System - Counter UAS Description: This effort will prototype the ability to counter threat Group 3 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that operate at higher altitudes with significant standoff range. Leveraging existing investments in the Containerized Weapon System (CWS), this project will optimize the operator's Fire Control Station to enable Group 3 sUAS engagement. The operator's Fire Control Station will provide single operator, automated slew-to-cue, and improved Target Verification System. All of which enhance the weapons suite to enable the targeting and defeat of Group 3 sUAS. This effort will culminate in a live-fire experimentation of the prototype system in FY 2026. FY 2026 Plans:	8.926	2.500	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Individual platform testing and qualification of the dual-safe APKWS proximity fuse; live fire demonstration; and obtain full release approval from ISSRB and Safety Confirmation from ATEC. Transition prototype to the PEO. This effort is complete in FY2026. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding decrease is due to project completion and transition to the POR.
Title: Expeditionary Field Artillery Sensor (ExFAS) Description: Expeditionary Field Artillery Sensor (ExFAS) will provide and medium range sensor enabling greater survivability and accuracy for the entire network of field artillery sensors against complex, evolving Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (RAM) threats. This project will mature and prototype state of the art, dual/multi-band, short-medium range CTA (Counter Target Acquisition) system designed to cover required ranges, while also enabling a datalink and key survivability and accuracy improvement features through dual/multi-band hardware. Additional technology maturations, including resource optimization techniques, perused within the ExFAS effort will inform and provide risk reduction for of the field artillery radar sensor modernization effort. The effort will culminate with in a live-fire demonstration and component qualification testing. FY 2026 Plans: Will mature and optimize AN/TPQ-53 interfaces and interface control documentation for system interoperability. Will integrate and evaluate at the system level. Will perform Test Readiness Review and over the air evaluation of the AN/TPQ-53 mode. FY 2027 Plans: Will finalize AN/TPQ-53 interfaces and interface control documentation for system interoperability as well as data link integration. Conduct live fire testing of the data link integrated into the AN/TPQ-53 to test and demonstrate operational performance. Transition prototype to the Army's AN/TPQ-53 program. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The funding reduction aligns with the efforts plan, reflecting the completion of the prototype system's design and development phase in preparation for live fire testing and experimentation.	2.175	13.611	3.130
Title: Iron Sense Description: Partnering with the Army PEO-IEW&S Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) and leveraging prior work from PE 0603766A / Tactical Electronics Surveillance Systems - Adv Dev, this effort is a TMI Technology Prototyping Effort (prototyping higher risk / higher impact technologies to validate functionality) for transition to Army TENCAP fielding of capability. This effort Addressing the ongoing requirements to ensure that the Army's ability to exploit National and Commercial space based ISR and communications, to close the deep-sensing gap in Multi-Domain operations, and to enable rapid targeting of threats / pace the threat.	9.936	31.500	31.700

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
FY 2026 Plans: FY26 will continue to leverage National Investments and advances in Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronics Warfare, and Cyber capabilities to prototype increased capability for use and advancement of Army Warfighter Capability. FY 2027 Plans: FY27 will continue to leverage National Investments and advances in Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronics Warfare, and Cyber capabilities to prototype increased capability for use and advancement of Army Warfighter Capability. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The FY27 Iron Sense TMI increase in funding is required to complete the porting of capabilities and the costs required for multiple in theater tests with enough systems to evaluate the user CONOPS and operations.
Title: Critical Common Electronics for Scalable Unmanned Aircraft Systems Description: This effort leverages commercial technologies to prototype critical common Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) electronics and key system components capable of supporting multiple Army UAS platforms scaling from soldier borne up to long range applications. This effort provides hardware and algorithm commonality across platforms and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving operational environments. The critical common electronics, components, and algorithms prototyped under this effort will focus on propulsion, communication, navigation, and system processing. Prototypes will be evaluated using multiple Army/Blue UAS platforms. The cited work is consistent with the Army Modernization Strategy and addressing the rapidly evolving threat. FY 2026 Plans: Finalize the evaluation of component performance and interoperability. Begin system integration to enable FY27 UAS evaluations. Leverage the evaluation to prototype advanced systems for U.S. Army tactical platforms. FY 2027 Plans: Will focus on integrating and testing critical common Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) electronics and components, including propulsion, communication, navigation, and system processing, across multiple Army/Blue UAS platforms, while advancing the integration of inexpensive commercial components, sub-system arrays, and payloads for both aerial systems. In FY27 live operational evaluations will validate performance, interoperability, and adaptability in real-world scenarios, including testing in operationally relevant environments at CONUS or OCONUS locations. Feedback from testing will refine designs to improve field assembly, reconfigurability, and usability, delivering scalable, mission-ready solutions with order-of-magnitude increases in system capabilities. Transition prototypes to multiple Army PORs. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement:	8.511	10.000	12.000

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
The funding increase reflects full-scale prototype testing, operational evaluations, and refinement, requiring additional resources to support expanded testing environments, advanced system capabilities, and preparation for transition.
Title: Electronic Warfare (EW) / Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Description: Technology maturation efforts will prototype a family of key components and systems for EW and C-UAS, scaling from small form factor applications, such as soldier borne to platform based and other long-range applications. Commonality (such as hardware, algorithms, and techniques) and modular open systems approach (MOSA) across the family of systems provides the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving operational environments. FY 2026 Plans: Evaluated key components, architectures and systems for EW scaling from small form factor applications for platform based applications. Commonality (such as hardware, algorithms, and techniques) across the family of systems were analyzed and developed that provides the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving operational environments. Conducted a preliminary design review, integrated a proximity sensor and power into a munition fuze. Performed software and hardware updates to fire control devices, conducted fuze and fire control benchtop and ballistic engineering tests. FY 2027 Plans: This effort will support four critical initiatives in EW and C-UAS: 1. Multi-Mode Direct Fire Systems to Counter sUAS Threats: Will focus on the continued maturation, integration, and operational testing of a prototype system that integrates the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) with a MK19 grenade launcher and a '3-in-1' 40mm airburst munition. These activities will advance the development of scalable, affordable targeting capabilities to address the growing threat of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). By closing this critical capability gap, the Army will enhance its ability to protect maneuver forces and ensure mission success in contested environments. 2. Integrated Counter-sUAS Systems for Maneuver and Soldier Echelons: Will focus on the integration, maturation, and operational demonstration of advanced counter-sUAS systems designed to enhance capabilities for maneuver formations and dismounted forces. These systems will incorporate innovative component technologies and lessons learned from previous exercises to ensure adaptability and effectiveness in addressing emerging threats. By advancing these integrated solutions, the Army will reduce risk and strengthen operational capabilities in contested environments, supporting key priorities in critical areas of responsibility. 3. Low-Cost Electronic Warfare Systems for Attritable and Expendable Payloads: Will prototype the integration of a family of low-cost EW systems leveraging commercial hardware, algorithms, and techniques. Further, the funding supports relevant testing and range time to demonstrate operational utility of the family of prototype solutions. These systems will reduce payload costs	-	22.000	61.108

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
while ensuring adaptability to rapidly evolving operational environments. This capability is critical for enabling multiple combatant command operations. 4. C-C5ISRT prototypes for Evolving Threats: Will accelerate the prototype integration and maturation of advanced c-C5ISRT capabilities supporting multiple combatant commands. These systems will pace the evolving threats across strategic to tactical echelons and is critical for enabling operations. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase to enable the integration and maturation of prototypes, experimentation, and operational demonstration of cutting-edge capabilities that directly enhance the Army's ability to operate effectively in high-threat environments. The requested funding will support the four critical initiatives described in the FY27 base plans.
Title: Networks, Command, Control, Communications, and Position Navigation and Timing Description: Technology maturation efforts will prototype integrated system of hardware, software and infrastructure that is sufficiently mobile, reliable, user-friendly, discreet in signature, expeditionary and appropriate for any environment where the electromagnetic spectrum is denied or degraded. It also focuses on dependable communication or assured position, navigation, and timing; it covers virtual and immersive Common Operation Environments in support of faster decision making. These efforts support the Army modernization priority for future systems and enabling areas for assured positioning, navigation, timing, and synthetic training environments. Efforts are aligned to programs within the executive offices of Command Control Communications and Networks, Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors, and Simulation, Training and Instrumentation. FY 2026 Plans: Will prototype capabilities supporting command and control systems/subsystems and position, navigation, and timing systems. Specific plans include a C2 effort that will complement investments with the U.S. Army Close Terrain Shaping Obstacle program by leveraging recent developments in advanced communication waveforms to enable fully networked Command and Control anti-vehicle munitions. FY 2027 Plans: Will focus on prototyping advanced capabilities for command and control (C2) systems/subsystems and position, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems to enhance operational effectiveness. Specific plans include developing a C2 effort that complements investments in the U.S. Army Close Terrain Shaping Obstacle program by leveraging recent advancements in communication waveforms to enable fully networked Command and Control for anti-vehicle munitions. Additionally, new waveforms will be developed to improve communication resilience, expand network interoperability, and ensure reliable performance in contested environments. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement:	-	9.341	15.189

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Funds were increased to support the expanded scope of prototyping efforts, including the development of new communication waveforms and enhanced capabilities for networked Command and Control systems, ensuring adaptability and resilience in evolving operational environments.
Title: Air and Ground Platforms Description: Technology maturation efforts focused on Army manned and unmanned ground and aviation platforms to improve maneuverability, range, speed, payload capacity, mission systems, survivability, reliability, and reduced logistical footprint. Additionally, these efforts support both the Army Future Vertical Lift and Next Generation Combat Vehicles modernization priorities. Efforts are aligned to programs within the executive offices of Aviation, Ground Combat Systems; Combat Support & Combat Service Support; and the joint program executive office, Armaments and Ammunition. FY 2026 Plans: Will prototype capabilities supporting ground platforms that result in dependable technology with an emphasis on providing affordable and timely solutions for air and ground platforms. Specific plans include the prototyping and integration of a high speed autonomous offroad capability as well as maturing autonomy for other air and ground platforms. FY 2027 Plans: Will build upon FY26 advancements by further prototyping and integrating mission systems and protection systems to enhance the capabilities of Army manned and unmanned ground and aviation platforms. Specific plans include expanding autonomy integration across additional air and ground platforms to improve maneuverability, survivability, and mission effectiveness. Additionally, the scope will include prototyping advanced protection systems to increase platform reliability and reduce the logistical footprint in contested operational environments. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase supports additional prototype development and system integration activities beyond the squad vehicle autonomy.	-	7.113	20.000
Title: Soldier System and Expeditionary Support Description: Technology maturation efforts focused on integrated Soldier, Squad weapon platforms, Force protection, and Expeditionary energy and sustainment. These efforts mature solutions that enhance integrated Soldier capabilities through their equipment, personal sustainment, performance as well as scalable, and affordable expeditionary energy, force sustainment, and contingency basing capabilities. Additionally, this effort supports the Soldier Lethality modernization priority. Efforts are aligned to programs within the executive offices of Soldier; Combat Support and Combat Service Support; Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense; and the joint program office for Armaments and Ammunition. FY 2026 Plans:	-	16.935	28.745

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Will prototype individual Soldier weapons, provide Soldiers with enhanced capabilities, and increase their protection and ability to respond to emerging situations through prototyping and maturation of advanced technologies. Plans include maturation of an integrated Advanced Digital Control System (ADCS) to allow integration of a variety of generators, loads and energy storage systems to enable the Joint Force, coalition operations, and integration of energy storage, and prototyping of a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical reconnaissance senor with a 4x faster acquisition time. Will also prototype Operational Single Cell for Accessory Readiness batteries for soldier enabling devices as well as an extreme low temperature variant of the BB-2590 battery. FY 2027 Plans: Continue to prototype individual Soldier weapons, provide Soldiers with enhanced capabilities, and increase their protection and ability to respond to emerging situations through prototyping and maturation of advanced technologies. Plans include the continued development and maturation of an integrated Advanced Digital Control System (ADCS) to allow integration of a variety of generators, loads and energy storage systems to enable the Joint Force, coalition operations, and integration of energy storage. Developing and integration of a prototype Nuclear, Biological, Chemical reconnaissance senor with a 4x faster acquisition time. Will also continue the development of the Operational Single Cell for Accessory Readiness batteries for soldier enabling devices as well as an extreme low temperature variant of the BB-2590 battery. Will develop and prototype blast gauges and data eco system to ensure blast over pressure is captured appropriately in training and operations. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funds were increased to support the expanded scope of prototyping efforts, including the additional development of blast gauges and its associated data eco system.
Title: Weapons and Fires Description: Technology maturation efforts focused on current and future comprehensive weapons system platforms which include munitions and formations that improve range, lethality, mobility, precision, target acquisition and force protection capabilities within multi-domain operations. Additionally, these efforts support the Army modernization priorities for long- range precision fires (LRPF) as well as air and missile defense (AMD). Efforts are aligned to programs within the executive office of Missile and Space, and the joint executive office Armaments & Ammunition. FY 2026 Plans: Continue to prototype capabilities supporting the maturation of weapon systems to include long range precision fires resulting in advanced energetics, warheads, propulsion, guidance technology. Specific plans include the development of an enhanced seeker for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to improve targeting accuracy and expand engagement capabilities. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue to develop and prototype capabilities supporting the maturation of weapon systems, including long-range precision fires, with advancements in energetics, warheads, propulsion, and guidance technology. Specific plans include the continued	-	39.760	46.722

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
development and integration of an enhanced seeker for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to improve targeting accuracy and expand engagement capabilities. Additionally, work will focus on prototyping new direct fire munition capabilities to address emerging threats and enhance lethality across diverse operational scenarios FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funds were increased to support the expanded scope of prototyping efforts.
Title: Intelligence and Sensing Description: Technology maturation efforts focused on current and future all-domain intelligence and sensing capabilities which include multi-modal sensor systems, sensing architecture and advanced process and dissemination to improve to support the synchronization and optimization of intelligence collection, processing/dissemination activities and sensor-to-shooter activities. Additionally, these efforts support both the Army All-Domain Sensing modernization priorities. Efforts are aligned to programs within the executive offices of Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors, and Command Control Communications and Networks. FY 2026 Plans: Will prototype capabilities supporting the maturation of intelligence and sensing systems to include advanced sensors, sensing architectures and advanced processes and dissemination capabilities. Specific plans include to prototype and maturation of an a multifunction sensor for aviation applications. FY 2027 Plans: Will focus on designing and developing an advanced multifunction sensor capability for aircraft, enabling users to gather critical intelligence in a single pass while significantly reducing operational costs and improving mission efficiency. In addition, ground-based sensors will be designed, developed, and tested alongside an integrated intelligence network architecture to monitor, analyze, and fuse sensor data for real-time situational awareness. These advancements will enhance the ability to detect, track, and respond to emerging threats across multiple domains, ensuring operational superiority in contested environments. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funds were increased to support the expanded scope of prototyping efforts.	-	11.005	32.100
Title: Corps and Division Prototyping Description: This effort plans to accelerate capability development and acquisition, prioritize innovation, synchronizing efforts across PEOs and industry capabilities to ensure our forces are equipped for near-peer conflict. This effort will fully operationalize its mission by advancing its two lines of effort: Technical Innovation Objectives (TIOs) and Soldier Innovation Transition Projects (SITPs). Specific plans include accelerating the development and prototyping of critical capabilities such as Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (cUAS) Architecture, Predictive Tactical Medical Care, and Project Sandhills 2.0, while leveraging Division (DIRT) Labs to test and transition Minimum Viable Products into operational use. This effort supports the divisions of the XVIII Airborne	-	-	28.074

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Corps-the 3rd Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and 101st Airborne Division-by aligning innovation projects with their unique operational priorities and delivering tailored solutions to enhance readiness and effectiveness across all warfighting functions. This effort will strengthen its collaboration with the CATALYST Pathfinder program to accelerate technology transition and foster partnerships with government, industry, and academia. FY 2027 Plans: In FY27, this effort will focus on advancing key goals to address critical capability gaps and enhance operational effectiveness for the XVIII Airborne Corps. This effort will develop a Sensor/Effector Architecture that integrates sensors, effectors, and artificial intelligence (AI) within an internally open, externally closed framework, enabling rapid counter-innovation while maintaining a controlled interface for human-on-the-loop execution. To support commanders in high-stakes scenarios, this effort will enable Risk-Tolerant Decision-Making within the sensor/effector network, allowing acceptance of risk without compromising mission command systems and facilitating in extremis decisions when munition speeds exceed system capabilities. AI-Driven Fusion and Execution will be incorporated to fuse sensor data, assess effector capabilities, and recommend or automate actions during critical mass scenarios, ensuring rapid and effective responses. Additionally, will leverage NextG and 5G Integration, including private 5G networks and advanced sensing technologies such as 24GHz radar blending, to enhance detection capabilities and align with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW R&E)'s technology portfolio. These efforts will be supported by prize challenges to drive innovation, collaboration with industry and academia, and rapid prototyping through DIV (DIRT) Labs, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions to maintain warfighter overmatch. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase required for the demonstrations, rapid prototyping and integration of disruptive technologies under the Transformation in Contact initiative, enabling the Army to address emerging threats, enhance multi-domain operational capabilities, and maintain technological superiority in contested environments. Increase reflects full-scale prototype testing, operational evaluations, and refinement, requiring additional resources to support expanded testing environments, advanced system capabilities, and preparation for transition
Title: Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Prototyping Description: The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) established a team of acquisition professionals to identify and pursue innovative technology insertion opportunities that directly support the United States Army Europe-Africa (USAREUR-AF) and United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Army Service Component Command (ASCCs) Commanding Generals (CGs) as well as direct support to the United States Army Southern European Task Force-Africa (SETAFAF) command to advance the prototyping of a scalable, data-driven deterrence architecture that integrates forward-based elements, autonomous systems, and resilient logistics to strengthen collective defense against our adversaries. Most critically, this initiative seeks to address gaps in closed kill-chains, distributed operations, decentralized maneuver, multi-domain integration,	-	-	25.103

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
resilient sustainment, AI-enabled advanced and active protection, logistics, autonomy-enabled mobility and fires, and Allied & Partnered interoperability by leveraging innovative and operationally relevant solutions from industry. This effort is integrated with the ASCC CG's globally and collaboratively determine capability priorities to pursue based on ASCC CGs' threat-based input. FY 2027 Plans: IN FY27 this effort will focus on advancing critical capability gaps and enhance the operational effectiveness for the United States Army Europe-Africa (USAREUR-AF) and United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Army Service Component Command (ASCCs). This effort will leverage prize competitions to drive innovation and collaboration with industry to rapidly prototype capabilities with ASCCs units and soldiers. The prototypes will undergo operational evaluation and continuous refinement. Planned focus areas are EW enabled warfare, integrated offensive and defensive fires and medical and casualty evacuation. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase required for the demonstrations, rapid prototyping, and integration of innovative technologies for Army Service Component Commands. This funding will enable the Army to address critical gaps in closed kill-chains, distributed operations, decentralized maneuver, multi-domain integration, resilient sustainment, AI-enabled advanced protection, logistics, autonomy-enabled mobility and fires, and Allied & Partnered interoperability. The increase reflects the need for full-scale prototype testing, operational evaluations, and refinement of scalable, data-driven deterrence architectures that integrate forward-based elements, autonomous systems, and resilient logistics. Additional resources are required to support expanded testing environments, advanced system capabilities, and preparation for transition to operational use, ensuring technological superiority and collective defense against adversaries.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	256.806	265.732	314.671

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Assembly for Sustainment and Affordable Mass FY 2026 Plans: This is a congressional add for assembly for sustainment and affordable mass	-	53.700
Congressional Add: High-Altitude Sensing and Precision Glide Munitions FY 2026 Plans: This is a congressional add for High Altitude Sensing and Precision Glide Munitions	-	5.000
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	58.700

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Universal 360 MDO Fire Control and SA Systems	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISR : Ft. Belvoir, VA	20.937	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	20.937	-
Anubis: COTS-based M-Code GPS Receiver	TBD	DEVCOM-ARL : TBD	54.543	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	54.543	-
Target Seeking - Extended Range (ER) Seeker (TSER)	TBD	PEO Ammo : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	38.483	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	38.483	-
Autonomous Operations for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)	TBD	DEVCOM AvMC : TBD	45.429	31.464		-		-		-		-	0.000	76.893	-
Air Launched Effects (ALE) Off-board Survivability	TBD	DEVCOM AvMC : TBD	59.823	35.615		-		-		-		-	0.000	95.438	-
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Operations / TA2	TBD	AFC : TBD	30.525	25.480		-		-		-		-	0.000	56.005	-
Tactical NAVWAR Plexus	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISRC : TBD	21.695	9.652		-		-		-		-	0.000	31.347	-
Assured NAV for FTUAS	TBD	TBD : TBD	13.292	5.708		-		-		-		-	0.000	19.000	-
Reconfigurable Aperture Precision Targeting Radar (RAPTR) for Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Rada	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISR : TBD	24.181	10.379		-		-		-		-	0.000	34.560	-
Lethality Smart System (LSS)	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISR : Fort Belvoir, VA	0.147	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.147	-
Lightweight Polymers for Modern Small Caliber Apps	TBD	DEVCOM ARL : TBD	5.727	3.633		-		-		-		-	0.000	9.360	-
Optical Threat Detection	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISR : Fort Belvoir, VA	9.769	3.803		-		-		-		-	0.000	13.572	-
Solid State High Power Microwave System	TBD	RCCTO : Various	9.356	2.076		-		-		-		-	0.000	11.432	-
Collaborative Links for Integrated Fires	TBD	PEO Ammo : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	1.027	11.520		-		-		-		-	0.000	12.547	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Multinetwork - 5G Capability	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISR : Fort Belvoir, VA	35.526	35.288		51.894		-		-		-	0.000	122.708	-
Consolidated prototype platform for Joint Common Artificial Intelligence / Autonomous Operations, Da	TBD	TBD : TBD	12.520	16.155		25.103		-		-		-	0.000	53.778	-
Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Prototyping	TBD	PEO C3N : Aberdeen, MD	-	20.000		-		-		-		-	0.000	20.000	-
Aviation Lightweight Armor	TBD	DEVCOM AvMC : Ft. Eustis, VA	-	3.321		3.920		-		-		-	0.000	7.241	-
Electro-Magnetic Battlespace Shaping and Protection (EM-BSP)	TBD	JPEO A&A : Various	-	10.569		18.550		10.800		-		10.800	0.000	39.919	-
Combination Soldier and Logistics Aerial Insertion	TBD	DEVCOM SC : Natick, MA	-	2.595		2.500		-		-		-	0.000	5.095	-
Containerized Weapon System - Counter UAS	TBD	DEVCOM AvMC : Redstone Arsenal, AL	-	8.926		2.500		-		-		-	0.000	11.426	-
Expeditionary Field Artillery Sensor (ExFAS)	TBD	DEVCOM C5ISR : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	-	2.175		13.611		3.130		-		3.130	0.000	18.916	-
Iron Sense	TBD	PEO IEWS : Various	-	9.936		31.500		31.700		-		31.700	0.000	73.136	-
Critical Common Electronics for Scalable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)	TBD	PEO Aviation, PEO IEWS, Various : Various	-	8.511		10.000		12.000		-		12.000	0.000	30.511	-
Electronic Warfare (EW) / Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)	TBD	PEO IEWS, PEO C3N, various : Various	-	-		22.000		61.108		-		61.108	0.000	83.108	-
Networks, Command, Control, Communications,	TBD	PEO C3N, PEO IEWS, PEO Aviation, various : Various	-	-		9.341		15.189		-		15.189	0.000	24.530	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
and Position Navigation and Timing
Air and Ground Platforms	TBD	PEO Aviation, PEO Soldier, PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, various : Various	-	-		7.113		20.000		-		20.000	0.000	27.113	-
Soldier System and Expeditionary Support	TBD	PEO Soldier, PEO CS&CSS, JPEO CBRND, JPEO A&A, various : Various	-	-		16.935		28.745		-		28.745	0.000	45.680	-
Weapons and Fires	TBD	PEO GCS, JPEO A&A, PEO M&S, various : Various	-	-		39.760		46.722		-		46.722	0.000	86.482	-
Intelligence and Sensing	TBD	PEO IEWS, PEO C3N, various : Various	-	-		11.005		32.100		-		32.100	0.000	43.105	-
Corps and Division Prototyping	TBD	various : Various	-	-		-		28.074		-		28.074	0.000	28.074	-
Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Prototyping	TBD	various : various	-	-		-		25.103		-		25.103	0.000	25.103	-
Program increase assembly for sustainment and affordable mass	TBD	TBD : TBD	-	-		53.700		-		-		-	0.000	53.700	-
Program increase - high-altitude sensing and precision glide munitions	TBD	TBD : TBD	-	-		5.000		-		-		-	0.000	5.000	-
Subtotal	382.980	256.806		324.432		314.671		-		314.671	0.000	1,278.889	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	382.980	256.806		324.432		314.671		-		314.671	0.000	1,278.889	N/A

Date: April 2026

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives
	Prior Years	FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 4	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604115A / Technology Maturation Initia tives	Project (Number/Name) AX3 / Technology Maturation Initiatives