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Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 202	7 Army						D	ate: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5		R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraf	t Avionics			Project (NuC97 / ACFT	mber/Name) Avionics

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • C97: ACFT Avionics Remarks

FY 2025 5.173

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 5.173

D. Acquisition Strategy

This project is comprised of multiple systems supporting aircraft avionics. While the detailed acquisition strategy varies from program to program, the general strategy is for each individual program to complete the development and testing efforts in coordination with the aircraft platforms on integration issues, use the various contracts of the aircraft platforms original equipment manufacturers on integration efforts, and utilize the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Technology Development Directorate (TDD) for software development. This requires the use of various contract methods and types to accomplish the aircraft avionics development efforts. All required acquisition program documentation is prepared.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraft Avionics	Project (Number/Name) C97 / ACFT Avionics

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
EAGLE M-Code/ALT PNT	SS/CPFF	Honeywell International : Clearwater, FL	10.801	5.173	Jan 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	15.974	-
Congressional Add Program Increase ALTPNT	SS/CPFF	Honeywell International : Clearwater, FL	8.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	8.000	-
Subtotal	18.801	5.173		-		-		-		-	0.000	23.974	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	18.801	5.173		-		-		-		-	0.000	23.974	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604201A / Aircraft AvionicsProject (Number/Name)C97 / ACFT Avionics

PE 0604201A: Aircraft AvionicsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 7 of 14R-1 Line #100Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604201A / Aircraft AvionicsProject (Number/Name)C97 / ACFT Avionics

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
SRR-System Requirements Review	4		2025	4		2025
PDR - Preliminary Design Review	4		2025	4		2025
Prototype-Flight Test	1		2026	2		2026
CDR - Critical Design Review	2		2026	2		2026
TRR- Test Readiness Review	3		2026	3		2026
Flight Testing	4		2024	2		2025
Forward Sensor Testing	2		2025	3		2025
ALT-PNT Flight Testing	3		2026	1		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraft Avionics	Project (Number/Name) VU3 / Networking And Mission Planning
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
VU3: Networking And Mission Planning	-	1.736	17.696	30.658	-	30.658	23.891	27.180	19.438	2.833	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Supports the development of hardware and the continuous integration and continuous development/delivery of software to meet both legacy and future aircraft platform avionics software and hardware requirements.

To meet the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) requirements as specified in the infrastructure annex of the NGC2 Initial Capabilities Document, specifically, a software control plane so the compute environment is agnostic to the hardware and hardware that meets the Open-Source Container Initiative, a General-Purpose Computing Platform (GPCP) will be developed. The Improved Data Modem REMAN (IDM OSR), effort cannot incorporate the NGC2 requirements in time to mitigate obsolescence issues or meet the requirement to remove and replace (no modification to the aircraft) the IDM 401 with the IDM OSR. Therefore, the development program for the GPCP is critical to address both IDM obsolescence and necessary hardware and software enhancements to support emerging Army requirements and evolve Aviation platform capabilities in alignment with Army Senior Leader priorities. The GPCP development program will include the design, qualification, and demonstration of a GPCP that meets critical Army capability use-cases that will provide Army Aviation platforms the ability to rapidly apply technology upgrades utilizing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) with a nonproprietary Open Systems Architecture (OSA) to keep pace with evolving threats within multiple battlefield domains. The GPCP will enable the hosting of applications to communicate, navigate, sense, and deploy weapon systems across the Joint Force in support of Army Transformation in Contact and future aviation operations. It supports the future Common Digital Backbone for the enduring and future Army Aviation fleets with the ability to host flight critical capabilities and Next Generation Command and Control data forms. The Vendor(s) will be required to deliver three functional prototypes at end of contract.

In parallel to the GPCP efforts, the IDM OSR Interoperability Software will require upgrading to meet NGC2 data requirements and the integration of other key requirements such as Mounted Mission Command-Transport that will provide improved situational awareness and command-and-control message delivery as well as satellite communication capabilities by increasing resiliency and integrating additional communications pathways. These efforts include the continuous integration and continuous development/delivery (CI/CD) of the IDM/IDM Open Systems REMAN (OSR) Interoperability Software that requires upgrading to address emerging requirements, cyber security enhancements and the integration of key capabilities to meet Army requirements. The IDM OSR will replace the IDM 401 and serve as the computing platform until replaced by the GPCP, these efforts will ensure the Software is maintained and updated to meet new requirements key to continued air-toground and air-to-air operations.

An FY26 Congressional Add was received for Bandwidth Enhanced - Common Data Link (BE-CDL) Mode 300 advanced networking and platform integration. This BECDL Mode 300 protected waveform initiative focuses on finalization of BE-CDL Mode 303 equipment for incorporation into Launched Effects (LE) and Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). This will be achieved by producing refined networked waveform firmware and software, sufficient airborne kits for networked LE usage flight testing, performing full network sized flight test, incorporate fixes based on National Security Agency (NSA) testing, and continued development of C5ISR Modular Open Suite of

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Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraft Avionics	Project (Number/Name) VU3 / Networking And Mission Planning

Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) based BE-CDL Mode 303 communications solutions for rotary wing aircraft. These, and other key items will enable adoption of this critically necessary technology for use in contested electronic warfare areas in anti-access area denial (A2AD) battlespace.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Improved Data Modem Open Systems Reman and General-Purpose Computing Platform (GPCP) Description: The IDM OSR provides air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, both voice and data. The IDM OSR supporting software, Interoperability Software Application (ISA), is being rearchitected for ease of adding additional functionality and restructured to meet Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE). The FACE Technical Standard is an open real-time standard for making safety-critical computing operations more robust, interoperable, portable and secure. The standard enables software developers to create and deploy a wide catalog of applications for use across the entire spectrum of real-time systems through a common operating environment. These efforts further promote application interoperability and portability with enhanced requirements for exchanging data among FACE components. The intent is to develop software that is more agile and reactive to meet emerging requirements from both a standard and user-requirements perspective. FY 2026 Plans: Funds engineering services and airworthiness support for the IDM Open System REMAN. FY 2027 Plans: Funds IDM OSR Software Development and Integration Requirements. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase will be used to re-architect the IDM 401's Interoperability Software Application (ISA) utilizing the continuous improvement/continuous deployment model, to include software testing, platform software/hardware integration, and cyber security activities to support the creation of a software environment. The goal is to create an agile and modular software operating environment that aligns with Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) standards. This new system will allow for the rapid integration of new capabilities for Army aircraft, reduce costs and vendor dependency, and enable the swift adoption of new technologies to counter evolving threats through a common operating environment.	1.736	2.696	30.658
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	1.736	2.696	30.658

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: BE-CDL Mode 300 FY 2026 Plans: This BE-CDL Mode 300 protected waveform initiative will finalize the BE-CDL Mode 303 equipment for incorporation into Launched Effects (LE) and Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). This will be achieved by producing refined networked waveform firmware and software, sufficient airborne kits for networked LE usage flight testing, performing full network sized flight test, incorporate fixes based on National Security	-	15.000

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraft Avionics	Project (Number/NaVU3 / Networking An	me) d Mission Planning

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Agency (NSA) testing, and continued development of C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) based BE-CDL Mode 303 communications solutions for rotary wing aircraft.
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	15.000

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • AA0712: Network And Mission Plan Remarks	FY 2025 49.862	FY 2026 43.472	FY 2027 Base 29.235	FY 2027 OOC -	FY 2027 Total 29.235	FY 2028 35.471	FY 2029 30.657	FY 2030 38.076	FY 2031 55.236	Cost To Complete Total Cost Continuing Continuing
D. Acquisition Strategy

The IDM Open System REMAN Strategy for development and production leverages an Other Government Agency's existing contract for hardware development and testing, and University Affiliated Research Center Contract for software development, integration, and testing to align with DoW's Modular Open System Approach (MOSA).

The BE-CDL Congressional Add Acquisition Strategy is still in development.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraft Avionics	Project (Number/Name) VU3 / Networking And Mission Planning

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
PM Support (IDM OSR)	Various	Combat Communications Development Command, Aviation & Missile Center : Redstone Arsenal, AL	0.493	0.115	Dec 2024	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	0.493	0.115		-		-		-		-	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
Software Development	Various	S3I/GTRI : HSV/ATL	-	-		-		16.636	Mar 2027	-		16.636	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	-	-		-		16.636		-		16.636	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
PM Airworthiness Support (IDM OSR)	C/Various	Combat Communications Development Command : Redstone Arsenal, AL	0.825	-		0.100	Feb 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
SW Architecture Updates	C/FFP	GTRI : GTRI Atlanta	7.672	0.811	Sep 2025	2.596	Jun 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Engineering Services	C/Various	Combat Communications Development Command, Aviation & Missile Center : Redstone Arsenal, AL	2.088	0.810	Sep 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604201A / Aircraft Avionics	Project (Number/Name) VU3 / Networking And Mission Planning

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
Software Maint	TBD	S3I/GTRI : HSV/ATL	-	-		-		9.271	Sep 2027	-		9.271	0.000	9.271	-
BE-CDL Security and Flight Test Support	TBD	TBD : Redstone Arsenal, AL	-	-		1.125	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	1.125	-
BE-CDL SBIR for Flight Test Aircraft/Test Services	TBD	TBD : Tucson, AZ	-	-		1.600	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	1.600	-
BE-CDL Testing Support	TBD	TBD : Redstone Arsenal, AL	-	-		0.500	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.500	-
BE-CDL Prototype Development	TBD	TBD : Redstone Arsenal, AL	-	-		2.500	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	2.500	-
BE-CDL Datalink Efforts	TBD	TBD : San Diego, CA	-	-		9.275	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	9.275	-
	Subtotal	10.585	1.621		17.696		9.271		-		9.271	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
Systems Test & Eval	C/Various	GTRI : GTRI Atlanta	0.871	-		-		4.751	Dec 2026	-		4.751	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	0.871	-		-		4.751		-		4.751	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	11.949	1.736		17.696		30.658		-		30.658	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604201A / Aircraft AvionicsProject (Number/Name)VU3 / Networking And Mission Planning

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Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
GPCP Development HW/SW Development	1		2028	1		2031
IDM OSR SW Development, integration, and testing	1		2025	1		2033
BE-CDL Prototype development and testing	3		2026	3		2027

Note

The Aviation Mission Common Server Modular Capabilities Demonstration Other Transaction Authority (OTA), awarded 24 June 2020, stopped work on 18 December

2024. The OTA is in the contract close out stage. The schedule depicts the development of the GPCP with the integration of the Interoperability Software Application.

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 5: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Development
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	-	28.706	9.153	2.807	-	2.807	2.865	2.918	2.980	3.041	Continuing	Continuing
CR8: Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)	-	2.181	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	2.181
DN9: Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)	-	-	9.153	2.807	-	2.807	2.865	2.918	2.980	3.041	0.000	23.764
DX5: Electronic Warfare And Management Tool	-	11.823	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	11.823
DX6: Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)	-	13.184	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
VS6: Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems	-	1.518	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	1.518

Note

The following project codes were realigned:

Project Code CR8 - Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) FY2027 to Budget Activity (BA) 5 0605275A - Electronic Warfare Systems Development / Project Code A95 - Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)

Project Code DX5 - Electronic Warfare And Management Tool FY2026 - FY2031 to NGC2

Project Code VS6 - Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems FY2027 to Budget Activity (BA) 5 0605275A - Electronic Warfare Systems Development / Project Code A96 - Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This Program Element (PE) encompasses engineering and manufacturing development for tactical Electronic Warfare (EW). The Integrated Electronic Warfare System (IEWS) is a capability set that integrates electronic attack, protect and support functions to dramatically improve the ability to seize, retain, and exploit an advantage within the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). It is based on a modular, scalable and open architecture to allow Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and Joint Force Commander's to tailor capability responses against a variety of EW threats/scenarios.

Project DN9 - Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum System (MEMSS) is a Fiscal Year (FY) 26 New Start Electronic Warfare (EW) program. MEMSS is an EW capability providing Force Protection and Freedom of Maneuver through Radio Frequency (RF) Technical Effects, an overarching cover term for a classified capability. MEMSS will

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 5: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Development

provide accelerated delivery of innovative RF technical effects solutions tailored to Army requirements. The program will prioritize iterative development, incorporating vendor Research and Development (R&D) investments and readily available Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components. Further advocacy for MEMSS capabilities exists in support of the Joint community, Operational Needs Statements (ONS), Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, Presidential Directives, and other Combatant Command requests.

** See Note for Project Codes: CR8, DX5, DX6 and VS6

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

Previous President's Budget 33.247 9.153 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 28.706 9.153 2.807 -2.807 Total Adjustments -4.541 0.000 2.807 -2.807

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions -2.695 -

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings -0.632 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -1.214 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --2.807 -2.807

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 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) CR8 / Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)
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
CR8: Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)	-	2.181	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	2.181
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Current military operations are conducted in a rapidly changing threat environment, where Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Infra Red (IR) man-portable air defense

systems (MANPADS) seekers, radar guided surface-to-air-missiles (SAM), laser guided weapons, anti-helicopter mines, and targeting sensors are proliferating and

evolving. Integrated solutions are required to counter increasingly sophisticated EW threats. The ARAT reprogramming infrastructure supports the tactical Commander

by providing timely rapid reprogramming of mission software and information dissemination for Army supported, Joint and allied services. ARAT supports integrated

reprogramming of target acquisition, target engagement, vehicle survivability, and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE). ARAT rapid-reprogramming infrastructure

supports tactical requirements for deployed aircraft and ground-based (e.g. Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (CREW)) survivability systems.

ARAT identifies and analyzes threat signature changes which affect EW systems; determines the impact of observed signature changes; develops new mission software

to adapt the system to the changes; disseminates the mission software; and provides methods to upload the new mission software into the affected EW systems.

Each element within the ARAT infrastructure plays a specific role within the program's rapid reprogramming process, providing the Soldier with the capability to install

mission and target identification software at the lowest possible level, thus maximizing flexibility for tactical commanders. ARAT participates in the operational and

developmental test design of Army EW systems, and supports Joint Service Reprogramming Exercises in all theaters. ARAT Research and Development enables

continuous development of: 1) automated threat analysis tools to rapidly detect (flag) threat changes within the intelligence system, 2) tools to minimize the time to

develop Mission Software and Products (MSP), 3) tools and technology to minimize the time required to test and validate MSPs, 4) improved communications conduits

to rapidly transmit mission software to upload into supported EW systems. These efforts allow for rapid threat analysis, threat modeling and simulation, mission software

development and testing, distribution and uploading of mission software directly to the supported Soldier in the field. Additionally, beginning in FY 2026 ARAT CR8 will

begin mission support to the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) in support of PM EW&C mission. ARAT CR8 will develop the capability to produce system techniques,

integration, test, archive, and distribute mission software to forward deployed combat forces.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Keeping Pace with the Enemy and Technology Description: This effort focuses on developing a capability for the Government to rapidly develop and distribute organic mission software solutions for multiple EW systems. The Army must continually modernize and enhance software tools, hardware modernization, and processes counter enemy technology. ARAT EW6 executes Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) funding to provide an organic Army capability for this organization to rapidly develop, test and distribute mission software solutions for forward deployed combat forces.	0.591	-	-
Title: Infrastructure Improvements Multispectral	0.338	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) CR8 / Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Description: This effort focuses on enhancing the Army's Multispectral Missile Warning System (MWS) software sustainment infrastructure. With the worldwide proliferation of MANPADS the Army must have the capability to rapidly analyze and develop mission software solutions that detect and counter MANPADS to defend Army Aviation platforms against this lethal threat.
Title: Infrastructure Improvement Radio Frequency General Description: This effort focuses on enhancing the Army's Radio Frequency (RF) EW system Mission Software and Products (MSP) development and distribution infrastructure. The Army must fight in a contested and congested EW environment. Mission software solutions to defend against RF threats must be rapidly developed, tested, and distributed to Soldiers on an ever changing battlefield.	0.446	-	-
Title: Threat Flagging and Mission Data Set Reprogramming Tool Development Description: This effort focuses on enhancing the Army's capability to monitor changes in enemy Electronic Warfare systems that affect system performance of Army detection, declaration, and countermeasure Electronic Warfare systems onboard both air and ground platforms. The enemy is continuously developing or modifying it's Electronic Warfare systems. For Army platforms to have protection against enemy systems it must have a robust capability to immediately detect changes in threat system performance and rapidly develop, test, and distribute a mission software solution that counters the threat. This effort will enhance the Army's capability bridge detection of a change in enemy threat and the rapid development of Mission Software and Products.	0.426	-	-
Title: Arsenal Technique Development and Distribution Description: Provides the Army an Electronic Warfare Enterprise-wide spectrum techniques (effectors and detectors) development and delivery ecosystem to address the dynamic threat for both deliberate/enduring and rapid/agile capabilities for integrated EW/SIGINT. The ARAT EW ecosystem will focus on governance, development and delivery of deliberate/enduring and agile/rapid effects.	0.380	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	2.181	-	-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks D. Acquisition Strategy

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) CR8 / Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)

The ARAT CR8 program performs Basic Research to enhance the EW Eco System to support current and future systems under this portfolio. ARAT CR8 will focus

technical strategies that reduce mission data development timelines from detection of a change or new threat to creating and testing a software solution then utilize the

ARAT mission software distribution portal to support forward deployed combat forces.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) CR8 / Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)

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
USG Labor	C/Various	TBD : TBD	-	0.600	Jan 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Travel	C/Various	TBD : TBD	-	0.107	Jan 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	-	0.707		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Product development

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
Development Support	C/Various	TBD : TBD	-	1.474	Jan 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	-	1.474		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

support cost

	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	-	2.181		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

General remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) CR8 / Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) CR8 / Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT)

Schedule Details

	Start			End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter			Year
Software Development Enhancement Support	2		2025	4			2029

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)
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
DN9: Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)	-	-	9.153	2.807	-	2.807	2.865	2.918	2.980	3.041	0.000	23.764
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum System (MEMSS) is an EW capability providing Force Protection and Freedom of Maneuver through Radio Frequency (RF)

Technical Effects, an overarching cover term for a classified capability. MEMSS will provide accelerated delivery of innovative RF technical effects solutions tailored to

Army requirements.

FY 2027 funding in the amount of $2.807 million supports the program in prioritizing iterative development, incorporating vendor Research and Development (R&D) investments and readily available Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components. Further advocacy for MEMSS capabilities exists in support of the Joint community, Operational Needs Statements (ONS), Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, Presidential Directives, and other Combatant Command requests.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: MEMSS Software Design Description: This effort focuses on the design, development, and integration of software components essential for achieving a fully functional MEMSS prototypes. The prototypes will deliver robust software capabilities to control and coordinate RF Technical Effects systems, process sensor data, and provide operators with a user-friendly interface. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding will support the development and integration of key software modules, including: development of software to control and configure COTS SDRs and other RF components, enabling precise control of RF parameters (frequency, power, modulation). Development of algorithms for processing sensor data to detect, identify, and classify RF signals. Creation of a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for operators to control the system, visualize data, and manage RF Technical Effects operations. The Army will fund a Federally Funded Research and Development (FFRDC) agency to work with Industry to develop expanded capability of current GOTS software products. FY 2027 Plans: FY27 funding will continue to support the development and integration of key software modules for: command and control of COTS hardware prototypes, algorithms for processing sensor data to verify accuracy of programming, and a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) to visualize data and manage RF Technical Effects operations. The Army will fund a Federally	-	5.811	1.942

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Funded Research and Development (FFRDC) agency to work with Industry to develop expanded capability of current GOTS software products. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding decrease due to reduction in testing and software development in support of prototyping efforts to support Soldier Touch Points (STPs).
Title: MEMSS Prototyping Description: The MEMSS hardware effort will secure Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) components to rapidly explore and refine the technical feasibility of a Radio Frequency (RF) Technical Effects capability. This effort will focus on integrating and evaluating key technologies to inform the integration of minimum viable products. This will allow the program to explore the hardware trade-space decisions required to meet operational relevance within affordability targets. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding will support the acquisition and integration of specific COTS components, including Software Defined Radios, RF amplifiers, and antennas used to broadcast the effect generated by the software effort. Efforts will be conducted in iterative feedback improvement cycles, focusing on demonstrating key RF Technical Effects capabilities through laboratory testing and limited field evaluations. FY 2027 Plans: FY2027 funding will support the acquisition and integration of COTS Software Defined Radios, RF amplifiers, and antennas used to broadcast the effect generated by the software effort. Efforts will be conducted in iterative feedback improvement cycles, focusing on demonstrating key RF Technical Effects capabilities through laboratory testing and limited field evaluations. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding decrease due to reduction in updating of existing prototype systems.	-	1.453	0.219
Title: MEMSS Technical/Program Management Description: Funds product office costs and personnel, including technical and engineering support. FY 2026 Plans: The Army plans to establish the MEMSS Team, focusing on staffing and establishing technical assistance contracts to ensure program success. The Army will fund initial engineering and technical assistance at program initiation. The Army will also fund program management support, core information technology requirements, Government matrix technical expertise, and shared services requirements via various Government contracts. FY 2027 Plans:	-	1.351	0.423

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
FY2027 funding will sustain the necessary personnel for MEMSS program success, including program management support, core information technology requirements, Government matrix technical expertise, and shared services requirements. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding decrease due to reduction of FTEs.
Title: MEMSS Test/Demonstration Description: The MEMSS Test and Demonstration phase will evaluate the performance and usability of prototype Radio Frequency (RF) Technical Effects solutions in realistic operational scenarios. This effort will focus on gathering Soldier Touch Points (STPs) to inform critical trade space decisions regarding system design, functionality, and integration. FY 2026 Plans: FY26 funding will support testing to ensure the system performs as expected. This includes lab testing and evaluations with Soldiers from TiC 2.0 units. Key aspects such as range, effectiveness against different threats, and system usability will be assessed. Testing will specifically focus on the quality of the signals. FY 2027 Plans: FY27 funding will support testing to ensure the system performs as expected. This includes lab testing and evaluations with Soldiers from TiC 2.0 units. Key aspects such as range, effectiveness against different threats, and system usability will be assessed. Testing will specifically focus on the quality of the signals. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding decrease due to reduction of testing of the MEMSS Soldier Touch Points (STPs) to a single, unit-hosted event.	-	0.538	0.223
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	-	9.153	2.807

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

The MEMSS acquisition strategy will leverage the Adaptive Acquisition Framework to deliver operationally and tactically relevant expendable hardware and software RF Technical Effects capabilities to the Warfighter. The Army will leverage available commercial and government-off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) technical solutions to enable rapid prototyping and experimentation of systems. MEMSS program plans to utilize the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping (RP) authority. Prototyping efforts will inform system requirements and future acquisition pathways.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)

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
MEMSS Technical/ Management Support	Various	VARIOUS : APG, MD	-	-		0.841	Apr 2026	0.212	Oct 2027	-		0.212	0.000	1.053	-
Subtotal	-	-		0.841		0.212		-		0.212	0.000	1.053	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
MEMSS Prototyping	C/CPFF	VARIOUS : VARIOUS	-	-		1.453	Apr 2026	0.219	Mar 2027	-		0.219	0.000	1.672	-
MEMSS Software Design	FFRDC	MIT LL: : Cambridge, MA	-	-		4.067	Apr 2026	0.486	Dec 2026	-		0.486	0.000	4.553	-
MEMSS Software Design	C/CPFF	VARIOUS : VARIOUS	-	-		1.744	Apr 2026	1.456	Dec 2026	-		1.456	0.000	3.200	-
Subtotal	-	-		7.264		2.161		-		2.161	0.000	9.425	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	IA	VARIOUS : VARIOUS	-	-		0.510	Apr 2026	0.211	Oct 2026	-		0.211	0.000	0.721	-
	Subtotal	-	-		0.510		0.211		-		0.211	0.000	0.721	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
MEMSS Test and Demonstration	IA	VARIOUS : VARIOUS	-	-		0.538	Jul 2026	0.223	Jan 2027	-		0.223	0.000	0.761	-
Subtotal	-	-		0.538		0.223		-		0.223	0.000	0.761	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)

	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	-	-		9.153		2.807		-		2.807	0.000	11.960	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army	Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DN9 / Modular Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Sys (MEMSS)

Schedule Details

	Start	End
Events	Quarter	Year	Quarter	Year
MEMSS Program Initiation	3	2026	3	2026
MEMSS Software Prototying	3	2026	2	2031
MEMSS Iterative Hardware	3	2026	2	2030
MEMSS Soldier Touch Point I	4	2026	4	2026
MEMSS Solider Touch Point II	2	2027	2	2027
MEMSS Soldier Touch Point III	3	2028	3	2028
MEMSS Soldier Touch Point IV	3	2029	3	2029
MEMSS Soldier Touch Point V	3	2030	3	2030

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX5 / Electronic Warfare And Management Tool
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
DX5: Electronic Warfare And Management Tool	-	11.823	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	11.823
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool-X (EWPMT-X) is a software modernization effort on EWPMT Version 1 to an updated software architecture.

Leveraging community contributions provides enhanced capability and features based on a government supported framework (TAKX) to enable quicker reaction to

subsequent EW requirements. At end state, EWPMT-X will deliver spectrum dominance across Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) through spectrum visualization and

modeling, Electromagnetic Warfare planning, sensor orchestration, fusion of intelligence, command and control (C2) that supports kinetic and non-kinetic targeting for

the Commander's scheme of maneuver. EWPMT-X is part of NGC2 in FY 2026.

RDT&E funds for the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT transitioned to the NGC2 program in FY 2026.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: EWPMT Development Description: Funds will support EWPMT development, software modernization, and integration with other sensors.	9.688	-	-
Title: Technical and Engineering Support Description: Funds will support EWPMT Technical and Engineering Support.	1.306	-	-
Title: Test and Evaluation Description: Funds will support EWPMT Test and Evaluation.	0.230	-	-
Title: Program Management Support Description: Funds will support EWPMT program management.	0.599	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	11.823	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX5 / Electronic Warfare And Management Tool

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

• K00002: EW Planning & 26.327 --------0.000 26.327 Management Tools (EWPMT)

• I31011: ELECTRONIC -6.910 -------0.000 6.910

WARFARE PLANNING AND MGMT TOOL (EWPMT)

Remarks

This program is included in the OPA Budget Line Consolidation. This program consolidates the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) (K00002)

and Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS) (New Start) programs into the new Electronic Warfare (EW) (I31000) program.

D. Acquisition Strategy

EWPMT is an Acquisition Category II program of record that is conducting an agile acquisition process under the governance and requirements in the Information System Capability Development Document approved Capability Drop 4, 30MAY2019. The acquisition strategy includes the delivery of software biannually as part of Development, Security, Operations (DEVSECOPS) model that will include refined or new capability and functionality, with a focus on interoperability with relevant Mission Command systems. Operations will include executing fielding activities and supporting experimentation while moving to a continuous Authority to Operate (ATO). This acquisition and requirements strategy enables frequent delivery of critical EW planning and management capabilities in response to changing threat, technology, and techniques in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX5 / Electronic Warfare And Management Tool

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 Support	Various	PM Electronic Warfare & Cyber : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	15.182	0.599	Jun 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	15.781	-
Subtotal	15.182	0.599		-		-		-		-	0.000	15.781	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
Development	Various	Various : Various	2.873	9.688	Feb 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	12.561	-
Subtotal	2.873	9.688		-		-		-		-	0.000	12.561	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	47.952	1.306	May 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	49.258	-
	Subtotal	47.952	1.306		-		-		-		-	0.000	49.258	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	IA	Various : Various	8.685	0.230	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	8.915	-
Subtotal	8.685	0.230		-		-		-		-	0.000	8.915	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX5 / Electronic Warfare And Management Tool
	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	74.692	11.823			-		-		-		-	0.000	86.515	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX5 / Electronic Warfare And Management Tool

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army	Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX5 / Electronic Warfare And Management Tool

Schedule Details

	Start	End
Events	Quarter	Year	Quarter	Year
EWPMT Software Development	1	2024	4	2030
EWPMT Software Updates	1	2024	4	2030
Regression Testing	1	2024	4	2030
Cybersecurity, Functional, and Acceptance Testing	1	2025	4	2030
EWPMT Version 1 NEF/NET	1	2024	4	2026
EWPMT-X NEF/NET	1	2027	4	2030
EWPMT-X MVP	4	2025	4	2025
EWPMT-X MVCR	4	2026	4	2026

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5						R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electrment	o	nic Warfare Develop		Project (NuDX6 / Multi-F(MFEW)	mber/Name)	unction Electronic Warfare
COST ($ in Millions)	Prior Years	FY 20	25	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	FY 2028	FY 2029		FY 2030	FY 2031		Cost To Complete		Total Cost
DX6: Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)	-	13.184		-	-	-	-	-	-		-		-	Continuing		Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-		-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-		-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

MFEW-AL is the Army's only program providing tactical Commanders with deep look, organic, airborne, offensive electronic warfare (EW), empowering Commanders

to shape the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) to their advantage. The MFEW Air Large system will provide: 1) Offensive Electronic Attack (OEA) - Non-Kinetic Fires

capability with the intent of denying, degrading, or disrupting enemy communications capability and non-communications emitters; 2) Electronic Warfare Support (ES)

Capability to search, intercept, identify, and locate or localize sources of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic (EM) energy for the purpose of immediate

threat recognition, targeting, planning, and execution of future operations; 3) Dissemination of Military Information Support Operations (MISO) products; and 4) Support

of Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Multi-Domain Operations. Enables integration, interoperability and force modernization with emerging capabilities in support of

USAREUR-AF and USARPAC Operational Needs Statements, Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, and Presidential Directives.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Milli	ons)				FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Air Description: MFEW-Air Large is an airborne ElectroVehicle to provide offensive Electronic Attack (EA) an(BCT).	Large nic Warfare payload to be integrated onto the Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial d Electronic Warfare Support (ES) capability to t	he Brigade	Combat	Team	1	3.184	-		-
	Accomplishments/Pl	anned Pro	grams	Subtotals	1	3.184	-		-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • B05000: Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Systems Remarks

FY 2025 17.004

FY 2026

-

FY 2027 Base -

FY 2027 OOC -

FY 2027 Total -

FY 2028

-

FY 2029

-

FY 2030

-

FY 2031

-

Cost To Complete T0.000

otal Cost 17.004

D. Acquisition Strategy

To accelerate delivery of capability the MFEW program will support the Army Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Deliberate Transformation efforts to acquire, deliver, and iterate at speed and scale. The program will employ an incremental approach for delivery of capability that will evolve over time towards the full MFEW-AL requirements.

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX6 / Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)

A competitive acquisition approach was utilized for MFEW-AL using an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) to develop the Army's only airborne EW/Cyber enabled capability to support the maneuver commander to enable Multi-Domain Operations and Long-Range Precision Fires. MFEW-AL received an affirmative Milestone C Decision on 14 May 2021 and approval to conduct Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Following system qualification and Operational Testing, the program will pursue production of systems to support Operational Needs.

Subsequent MFEW production may leverage 10 U.S.C. 4022(f) ("Authority of the Department of War to carry out certain prototype projects") as a result of MFEW has successfully met the OTA transition requirements.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX6 / Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)

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 and Technical Support	Various	PM Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	2.239	0.633	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	2.239	0.633		-		-		-		-	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
Gray Eagle Integration	C/CPFF	General Atomics : San Diego, CA	6.784	2.505	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
EW Techniques	Various	Lockheed Martin Corporation : Owego, NY	8.977	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	15.761	2.505		-		-		-		-	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
Matrix Engineering MFEW Air	IA	DEVCOM : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	6.179	0.575	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
	Subtotal	6.179	0.575		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX6 / Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)

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
LRIP Pod Modification Analysis	IA	Electronic Proving Ground, Ft. Huachuca AZ : Electronic Proving Ground, Ft. Huachuca AZ	-	3.169	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Incremental Delivery	IA	TBD : TBD	-	6.302	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	0.000	6.302	-
Subtotal	-	9.471		-		-		-		-	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	24.179	13.184		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX6 / Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) DX6 / Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW)

Schedule Details

		Start			End
	Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter			Year
Agile Funding Pilot		1		2026	1			2026

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) VS6 / Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems
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
VS6: Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems	-	1.518	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.000	1.518
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Multi-Mission Electronic Warfare (EW) Force Protection (FP) provides protection of ground forces operating in vehicle convoys, single vehicles and fixed locations in operational theaters which enables freedom of movement across the depth and breadth of the operational environment. Current EW FP systems are programmable with techniques to mitigate emerging threats. In order to keep pace with the threat evolution, development efforts will Multi-Mission Electronic Warfare EW FP capabilities with advance techniques to mitigate modern and sophisticated range of threats as they emerge. These development efforts may include development of new techniques, integration of existing techniques, as well as hardware and software development and integration in order to pace the threat.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: IEWS - Integrated Electronic Warfare Sytem Description: The Integrated Electronic Warfare System (IEWS) will provide Multi-Mission force Protection capabilities, to include Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT), Multi-Function EW (MFEW), and Defensive Electronic Attack (DEA). The Army's current Defensive Electronic Attack solution is Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW).	1.518	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	1.518	-	-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

VS6 funding supports hardware and software enhancement, to include open architecture waveforms, techniques, hardware, and integration to pace the threat leveraging Other Government Agencies' competitively awarded contracts and task orders.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) VS6 / Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems

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
PMO Staff/Travel for CREW	Various	PM Electronic Warfare & Cyber : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	2.960	0.020	Dec 2024	-		-		-		-	0.000	2.980	-
Subtotal	2.960	0.020		-		-		-		-	0.000	2.980	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
IEWS Engineering and Development	IA	DEVCOM : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	13.111	1.255	Dec 2024	-		-		-		-	0.000	14.366	-
Subtotal	13.111	1.255		-		-		-		-	0.000	14.366	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
Continuous evaluation of IEWS Technologies	IA	Yuma Proving Ground Yuma, AZ : YPG, AZ	2.328	0.243	Dec 2024	-		-		-		-	0.000	2.571	-
Subtotal	2.328	0.243		-		-		-		-	0.000	2.571	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	18.399	1.518		-		-		-		-	0.000	19.917	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) VS6 / Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604270A / Electronic Warfare Develop ment	Project (Number/Name) VS6 / Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems

Schedule Details

	Start			End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter			Year
Integrated Electronic Warfare System Development	2		2021	4			2028

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 5: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons
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	-	55.767	77.653	55.296	-	55.296	117.436	108.548	102.522	103.859	Continuing	Continuing
CF3: Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)	-	4.190	17.800	8.986	-	8.986	15.447	3.905	7.079	7.150	0.000	64.557
DO4: Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)	-	-	-	2.852	-	2.852	0.540	-	-	-	0.000	3.392
ES9: Advanced Tactical Parachute System	-	3.513	3.168	4.258	-	4.258	4.068	4.197	3.608	3.644	0.000	26.456
EW4: Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development	-	3.550	13.677	3.801	-	3.801	3.848	3.881	3.883	3.922	0.000	36.562
FF2: Small Arms Fire Control	-	3.228	7.194	4.778	-	4.778	25.426	25.897	26.990	27.259	0.000	120.772
FM4: Next Generation Squad Weapons	-	10.411	6.057	4.890	-	4.890	4.947	4.900	4.868	5.230	0.000	41.303
S58: Soldier Enhancement Program	-	9.895	9.844	5.008	-	5.008	5.067	5.107	5.109	5.161	Continuing	Continuing
S60: Clothing & Equipment	-	5.991	7.836	8.706	-	8.706	8.861	8.440	8.459	8.544	0.000	56.837
S61: Acis Engineering Development	-	2.915	3.443	3.337	-	3.337	3.417	3.452	3.472	3.506	Continuing	Continuing
S63: Individual Weapons Engineering Development	-	3.305	1.481	1.390	-	1.390	38.427	41.310	31.591	31.906	Continuing	Continuing
S70: Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)	-	0.569	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
VS5: Soldier Protective Equipment	-	8.200	7.153	7.290	-	7.290	7.388	7.459	7.463	7.537	0.000	52.490

Note

Project DO4: Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) is a new start within the Infantry Support Weapons program in FY 2027.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) PE manages the Soldier as a system, with the goal of increasing Soldiers' combat effectiveness, increasing survivability, and improving the Soldiers' quality of life. It develops and tests prototypes of weapons, clothing, equipment, and other items useful to support the Soldier.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 5: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons

Project CF3 (Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)) test, maintain and evolve a Soldier/squad equipment configuration baseline, the Architecture Assessment Tool and conduct configuration management at the system level. The Adaptive Squad Architecture (ASA) and the Soldier Integration Facility (SIF) are Capability Program Executive Ground (CPE Ground) led efforts to support the Close Combat Integration Enterprise. These efforts support maturing and evaluating technologies for Squad as a System (SaaS). The focus is a system of systems approach that includes updating Formations Based Architecture, evaluation of interoperability of systems on the soldier and squad and updating the Architecture Assessment Tool (AAT). Maturing digital models, algorithms, integrating with virtual, constructive and live outdoor evaluation and digital tools across the Army, other Services, and Allies allows the CPE Ground to act as the Leading Systems Integrator for SaaS. Funding for this project aligns with the Army's Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation Strategy.

Project DO4 (Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)) provides a complete solution providing Warfighter with equipment for up to 72hr sustainment operations in the Arctic and/or Extreme Cold Weather environments.

Project ES9 (Advanced Tactical Parachute System) improves personnel parachute systems and associated equipment for low and high-altitude operations to include canopy improvements based on integration of new technology with the goal of enhancing the insertion capability and safety of the airborne Soldier and increasing the performance, reliability, and durability of personnel airdrop equipment.

Project EW4 (Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development) Funding support Crew Served Weapons systems include small and medium caliber weapons ranging up to 40 millimeter and remote weapon stations. These efforts focus on system improvements designed to enhance lethality, target acquisition, fire control, usability, training effectiveness and reliability of weapons to include ammunition and counter UAS when developing and/or evaluating standard, non-standard weapons and remote weapon station enhancements. Focus areas include system development, integration (to include human-systems), demonstration, test and evaluate components, prototypes and operational system prototypes of small arms weapon systems and/or enhancements. Benefits include continuous improvements to small arms weapon systems, fire control equipment, optics, gun barrels, ancillary equipment, training devices, component mounts, weapon mounts, and weapon/ammunition interface of current small arms fleet or new weapon systems.

Project FF2 (Small Arms Fire Control) supports the development of an advanced fire control for current and advanced small arms. This advanced fire control will increase the probability of hit and decrease the time to engage through a variable powered direct view optic with integrated range finder, ballistic calculator, and digital display capable of providing an adjusted aim point.

Project FL8 (84mm MAAWS Ammunition) supports test, evaluation and quality up to seven types of 84 millimeter (mm) munitions for the U.S. Army use with the M3/ M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Personnel Weapon Systems (MAAWS).

Project FM4 (Next Generation Squad Weapons) supports the rapid prototyping and development of weapons and common cartridge to provide capability improvements in accuracy, range and lethality, in order to maintain overmatch and meet future warfighter requirements.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 5: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons

Project S58 (Soldier Enhancement Program) supports accelerated integration, modernization, and enhancement efforts of lighter, more lethal weapons, and improved Soldier items including lighter, more comfortable load-bearing equipment, field gear, survivability items, communications equipment, and navigational aids.

Project S60 (Clothing & Equipment) supports pre-production development of state-of-the-art individual clothing and equipment to improve the survivability, mobility and sustainment affecting the quality of life of the individual Soldier.

Project S61 (Acis Engineering Development) provides System Development programs with improved aircrew safety, survivability, and human performance that amplify the warfighting effectiveness and facilitates full-spectrum dominance of the Army aircraft including the AH-64 Apache/Longbow, CH-47 Chinook, UH/HH-60 Blackhawk, Light Utility Helicopter, and Future Vertical Lift (FVL) platforms.

Project S63 (Individual Weapons Engineering Development) demonstrates engineering development models or integrated commercial items designed to enhance lethality, target acquisition, fire control, training effectiveness, and reliability for small arms weapon systems and ammunition. Programs include Improved Weapons Coatings, Personal Defense Weapon, 30 Round 5.56mm Magazine, Modular Handgun System (MHS), Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR), Sub Compact, and Precision Grenadier System (PGS).

Project S70 (Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)) provides system research, development and testing of the Personal Recovery Support System/Personnel Recovery Support Equipment supporting operations to report and locate isolated, missing, detained or captured Soldiers.

Project VS5 (Soldier Protective Equipment) supports engineering and manufacturing development of Individual Soldier Ballistic Protection equipment. It will leverage advancements in technology to continue incremental improvements to body armor (to include improved outer tactical vests, plate carriers, and helmets) and other personal protective equipment.

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

Previous President's Budget 57.686 56.553 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 55.767 77.653 55.296 -55.296 Total Adjustments -1.919 21.100 55.296 -55.296

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --• Congressional Adds 5.100 21.100

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings -5.100 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -1.919 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --55.296 -55.296

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 5: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons
Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Project: CF3: Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT) Congressional Add: AI Enabled Sensors Congressional Add: Tactical mesh network-data transport Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: CF3 Project: EW4: Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development Congressional Add: Lightweight Machine Gun-Assault Prototype Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: EW4 Project: FF2: Small Arms Fire Control Congressional Add: EM Photonics and Small Arms Fire Control & Optics Technology Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: FF2 Project: FM4: Next Generation Squad Weapons Congressional Add: NGSW Magazines Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: FM4 Project: S58: Soldier Enhancement Program Congressional Add: Soldier enhancement program Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: S58 Congressional Add Totals for all Projects	FY 2025	FY 2026
-	5.000
-	2.100
-	7.100
-	10.000
-	10.000
-	2.500
-	2.500
-	1.500
-	1.500
5.100	-
5.100	-
5.100	21.100

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 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) CF3 / Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)
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
CF3: Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)	-	4.190	17.800	8.986	-	8.986	15.447	3.905	7.079	7.150	0.000	64.557
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Adaptive Squad Architecture (ASA) and the Soldier Integration Facility (SIF) are PAE Maneuver Ground led efforts to support the Close Combat Integration

Enterprise (CCIE). These efforts support maturing and evaluating technologies for Squad as a System (SaaS). The focus is a system of systems approach that

includes updating Formations Based Architecture, evaluation of interoperability of systems on the soldier and squad and updating the Architecture Assessment Tool

(AAT). Maturing digital models, algorithms, integrating with virtual, constructive and live outdoor evaluation and digital tools across the Army, other Services, and Allies

allows the PAE Ground Maneuver to act as the Leading Systems Integrator for SaaS. Funding for this project aligns with the Army's Digital Engineering and Digital

Transformation Strategy and is a PAE Maneuver Ground and CCIE priority. FY27 funding directly supports IBCT formation based architectures that connect Soldier

Borne Mission Command, Nett Warrior, and Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) with other sensors and robotics to provide 3rd party extensibility on

the battlefield. Funding also supports common control/controller architecture development between Nett Warrior and robotics being employed during Human-Machine

Integration - Formations (HMI-F) Inc 1, and a dismounted Soldier C2 architecture that is integrated with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) and Uncrewed

Vehicle Control (UVC).

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Integrated Soldier/Squad as a System Description: This effort develops a long term synchronized Soldier Integration Modernization Plan ICW the Close Combat Integration Enterprise for the Soldier, Squad and Company enablers to execute Multi-Domain Operations as part of an integrated Joint Force. Verify and maintain tools that provide Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, and Evaluations in a virtual and physical environment with emphasis on development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), specifically to support the rapid integration of the PAE Maneuver Ground and Close Combat Integration Enterprise (CCIE) equipment. Executes prototype evaluation and cross-portfolio integration of capabilities in the Squad Integration Facility (SIF). Executes evaluation of new measurements and methodologies from the S&T community, creates system level evaluation environments, and supports PAE Maneuver Ground system modeling. Funding for this project aligns with the Army's priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy and is a PAE Maneuver Ground and CCIE priority. FY 2026 Plans: Mature and improve Formations Based Architecture linkages with digital engineering tools to inform multiple stakeholders of dismounted architectures in multiple environments. Anticipate focusing on the following areas: - Integrated Head Borne System - Signature Management	1.676	4.414	3.632

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)CF3 / Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
- Soldier and Small unit power management - Small unit resupply FY 2027 Plans: Mature and improve Formations Based Architecture linkages with digital engineering tools to inform multiple stakeholders of dismounted architectures in multiple environments. Anticipate focusing on the following areas: - Provide an Enterprise-Wide Virtual environment for Visualization, Collaboration and Integration across the Soldier Community (CPE Ground, other CPEs) - Provide a physical Space for Soldier, Team and Squad Integration scale integration events. - Signature Management - Soldier and Small unit power management - Small unit resupply FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 decrease ls the result of the FY 2026 maturation of Soldier/squad equipment configuration baseline, and configuration management at the system level.
Title: SIF Evaluations Description: ASA provides a digital engineering architecture foundation for the SaaS. SIF verifies, validates and tests in both indoor and outdoor evaluations for interoperability and integration of the Soldier/Squad in Close Combat Formations. Information is used in managing configurations as the Lead Systems Integrators for SaaS. Interactions and evaluations with Innovation facilities located at the Division, Corps, Services and Allies address system interoperability on the Soldier/Squad platforms. FY 2026 Plans: Mature and improve Formations Based Architecture linkages with digital engineering tools to inform multiple stakeholders of dismounted architectures in multiple environments. Anticipate focusing on the following areas: - Integrated Head Borne System - Signature Management - Soldier and Small unit power management - Small unit resupply FY 2027 Plans: Mature and improve Formations Based Architecture linkages with digital engineering tools to inform multiple stakeholders of dismounted architectures in multiple environments. Anticipate focusing on the following areas: - Provide an Enterprise-Wide Virtual environment for Visualization, Collaboration and Integration across the Soldier Community - Provide a physical Space for Soldier, Team and Squad Integration scale integration events. - Signature Management	2.514	6.286	5.354

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April	2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/NamCF3 / Integrated Soldi	e) er Systems (SL CFT)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026		FY 2027
- Soldier and Small unit power management - Small unit resupply - Updating and improving Combat Power Modeling for SaaS FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 decrease is due to the FY 2026 maturation of Soldier/squad equipment configuration baseline, and configuration management at the system level.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	4.190		10.700	8.986

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: AI Enabled Sensors FY 2026 Plans: Peace Garden program advanced the MPMS for "One-to-Many" (O2M) control of diverse robotic systems. O2M Control: Allows a single operator to manage multiple unmanned systems (UxS). Integration: Works within the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) & Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC). Playbooks: Developed collaborative "Hunter-Killer" scenarios. Efficiency: Reduces operator workload and increases the scale of robotic operations.	-	5.000
Congressional Add: Tactical mesh network-data transport FY 2026 Plans: Obtain a Company set of radio beacon devices to test effectiveness	-	2.100
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	7.100

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • CF3: Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT) Remarks

FY 2025 4.190

FY 2026 17.800

FY 2027 Base 8.986

FY 2027 OOC -

FY 2027 Total 8.986

FY 2028 15.447

FY 2029 3.905

FY 2030 7.079

FY 2031 7.150

Cost To Complete Total Cost 0.000

64.557

D. Acquisition Strategy

PEO Soldier will utilize available Adaptive Squad Architecture (ASA) and tools plus exercise the SIF with Team level and Squad level experimentation to assess system-of-systems capabilities for evaluation and integration, using current Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contracts, Federally Funded Research and Development Center personnel (FFRDCs) as necessary, plus tools/deliverables built under project CF2. The ASA/SIF will develop a metric-based approach that will include virtual, constructive and live evaluations and tools across the Department of War (DoW), academia and industry which will be used for senior leaders to make

deliberate decisions based on the analysis of Soldier/Squad performance. The PEO will utilize project CF3 to leverage any data, architectural products or designs from the PAE Maneuver Ground and other PAE portfolios. Digital engineering information shared with other Army CPEs and Services to inform dismounted infantry and Close Combat formations and architectures through FY2032. MBCT formation based architectures (FBA) will connect Soldier Borne Mission Command, Nett Warrior, and LASSO with other sensors and robotics to provide 3rd party extensibility on the battlefield. FBA also supports common control/controller architecture development between Nett Warrior and robotics being employed during HMI-F Inc 1, and a dismounted Soldier C2 architecture that is integrated with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) and Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC).

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 8 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)CF3 / Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) CF3 / Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)

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
SBIR/STTR Transfer	TBD	TBD : TBD	0.161	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.161	-
Subtotal	0.161	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.161	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
Integrated Soldier/Squad as a System	C/FFP	Various : Various	-	1.676		4.414		3.632		-		3.632	0.000	9.722	-
SIF Evaluations	C/FFP	Various : Various	-	2.514		6.286		5.354		-		5.354	0.000	14.154	-
Congressional Add Tactical mesh network-data transport	TBD	PM SWAR : Fort Belvoir	-	-		2.100		-		-		-	0.000	2.100	-
Congressional Add Ai Enabled Sensors	TBD	ACPE : North Dakota/North Carolina/ Pennsylvania	-	-		5.000		-		-		-	0.000	5.000	-
Subtotal	-	4.190		17.800		8.986		-		8.986	0.000	30.976	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	0.161	4.190		17.800		8.986		-		8.986	0.000	31.137	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)CF3 / Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 11 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)CF3 / Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)

Schedule Details

			Start			End
	Events	Quarter			Year	Quarter			Year
Integrated Soldier/Squad as a System		2			2020	4			2039
SIF Evaluations		2			2020	4			2039

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) DO4 / Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)
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
DO4: Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)	-	-	-	2.852	-	2.852	0.540	-	-	-	0.000	3.392
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	8	-	8	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) is a complete dismounted over the snow mobility solution providing the Warfighter necessary equipment to maneuver

and survive in Arctic and/or Extreme Cold Weather Environments. AMSS consists of a transport sled, shelter, heater, and Basic Issue Items. The system is available

in Squad and Team configurations. The AMSS enables Solider survivability in extreme cold weather, providing load carriage, billeting, and heat for 72 hours without

resupply.

Funding supports integrating the Arctic Heater, Arctic Shelter, Arctic Transport Sled, and other end items into an AMSS kit and fields in accordance with the established basis of issue.

FY27 funding is a new start and conducts Operational Test (OT) and evaluation for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) prove out design for a standard configuration.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions, Article Quantities in Each)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) Articles: Description: AMSS provides a complete solution providing Warfighter with equipment for up to 72hr sustainment operations in the Arctic and/or Extreme Cold Weather environments FY 2027 Plans: FY27 funding conducts OT and integrated testing for COTS prove out design. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: New start funding conducts OT for AMSS	--	--	2.852 8
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	-	-	2.852

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks D. Acquisition Strategy

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) DO4 / Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)

Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) requirement validated 04 December 2024. Acquisition Shaping Panel complete 16 December 2024. Program initiation will

begin in FY27 to conduct OT with FUE Q1FY29.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) DO4 / Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)

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
Project Management Support	TBD	Various : TBD	-	-		-		0.162	Nov 2026	-		0.162	0.027	0.189	-
Subtotal	-	-		-		0.162		-		0.162	0.027	0.189	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
AMSS	TBD	Various : TBD	-	-		-		0.450	Dec 2026	-		0.450	0.000	0.450	-
Subtotal	-	-		-		0.450		-		0.450	0.000	0.450	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
AMSS	TBD	Various : TBD	-	-		-		0.600	Nov 2026	-		0.600	0.338	0.938	-
	Subtotal	-	-		-		0.600		-		0.600	0.338	0.938	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
AMSS	TBD	Various : TBD	-	-		-		1.640	Jan 2027	-		1.640	0.175	1.815	-
Subtotal	-	-		-		1.640		-		1.640	0.175	1.815	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	-	-		-		2.852		-		2.852	0.540	3.392	N/A

Remarks
PE 0604601A: Infantry Support Weapons	UNCLASSIFIED
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Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) DO4 / Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) DO4 / Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
AMSS Contract Award	1		2027	1		2027
Complete Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for AMSS	2		2027	2		2027
Complete Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR) for AMSS	2		2027	2		2027
Conduct Operational Test and Integrated Testing for AMSS	3		2027	2		2028
Conduct Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LSCP) for AMSS	1		2027	3		2027
Complete MS C for AMSS	4		2028	4		2028

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) ES9 / Advanced Tactical Parachute System
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
ES9: Advanced Tactical Parachute System	-	3.513	3.168	4.258	-	4.258	4.068	4.197	3.608	3.644	0.000	26.456
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Funding in this project supports the Advanced Tactical Parachute System development. Advanced Tactical Parachute System funding improves Low-Altitude and High-

Altitude personnel parachutes and associated equipment to include test and evaluation of items transitioning from Advanced Component Development and Budget

Activity 4 efforts, with the goal of enhancing the insertion capability and safety of the airborne Soldier and increasing the performance, reliability, and durability of

personnel airdrop equipment. Funding also supports improvements and testing/evaluation of personnel parachute systems including integration and interface with the

Soldier system. This project will continue to support cross-service initiatives to improve commonality.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Advanced Tactical Parachute System Description: Advanced Tactical Parachute System funds improvements and testing/evaluation of personnel parachute systems. Project supports improved Low Altitude and High Altitude personnel parachute systems and associated equipment to include test and evaluation of items transitioning from Advance Component Development and prototype (6.4) efforts, with the goal of enhancing the insertion capability and safety of the airborne Soldier and increasing the performance, reliability, and durability of personnel airdrop equipment. FY 2026 Plans: Complete Developmental Testing (DT) and begin Operational Testing (OT) of T-11 Cross Corner Inversion (CCI) modifications. Complete Design Validation (DV) and begin DT for the Parachutist Emergency Release System (PERS). Continue enhancement of high and low altitude insertion capabilities and continue supporting modernization initiatives to parachute systems and ancillary equipment. FY 2027 Plans: Complete OT of the CCI modifications. Complete DT/OT for the PERS. Begin DT Phase 1 for the Parachutist Oxygen Delivery System (PODS) as well as begin DT for the Static Line Automatic Activation Device. Continue enhancements of high and low altitude insertion capabilities and continue supporting modernization initiatives to parachute systems and ancillary equipment. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Increased funding supports test and evaluation efforts of Parachutist Oxygen Delivery System (PODS).	3.513	3.168	4.258
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	3.513	3.168	4.258

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) ES9 / Advanced Tactical Parachute System

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

• MA7801: Advanced 35.216 52.185 30.379 -30.379 31.868 32.165 32.134 32.455 0.000 246.402 Tactical Parachute System

• ET8: Personnel Airdrop 0.878 1.936 1.942 -1.942 2.129 2.119 2.137 2.158 Continuing Continuing System Development

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

Acquisition strategies for these programs vary in methods and range from: 1) Modification Proposals that result in engineering changes to existing systems to; 2) Traditional development programs that include an Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase ranging in duration from 12 to 48 months, depending on the level of complexity and testing required.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) ES9 / Advanced Tactical Parachute System

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
Developmental Contracts	C/FFP	Various : Various	12.496	0.915		0.747		1.094		-		1.094	6.335	21.587	Continuing
Dev Sys Engineering Spt	MIPR	Various : Various	3.056	0.420		0.297		0.421		-		0.421	1.190	5.384	Continuing
Subtotal	15.552	1.335		1.044		1.515		-		1.515	7.525	26.971	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
Program Office Support Costs	MIPR	DEVCOM-SC : Natick, MA	4.125	0.320		0.350		0.446		-		0.446	0.491	5.732	Continuing
	Subtotal	4.125	0.320		0.350		0.446		-		0.446	0.491	5.732	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
Developmental Test/ Operational Test (DT/OT)	MIPR	Various : Various	11.279	1.858		1.774		2.297		-		2.297	4.913	22.121	Continuing
Subtotal	11.279	1.858		1.774		2.297		-		2.297	4.913	22.121	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	30.956	3.513		3.168		4.258		-		4.258	12.929	54.824	N/A

Remarks

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support Weapons UNCLASSIFIED Army Page 19 of 86 R-1 Line #102

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)ES9 / Advanced Tactical Parachute System

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 21 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)ES9 / Advanced Tactical Parachute System

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Airborne Insertion Enhancements	1		2019	4		2031
Parachutist Emergency Release System (PERS) Development	4		2021	4		2027
PERS Milestone C	1		2028	1		2028
Static Line Automatic Activation Device (SLAAD) Development	3		2027	4		2029
Static Line Parachute System Enhancements	1		2028	4		2031
T-11 Cross Corner Inversion (CCI) Modification	1		2023	4		2027
Parachutist Oxygen Delivery System (PODS) Development	1		2027	3		2029
PODS Milestone C	4		2029	4		2029

Note

Note: Airborne Insertion Enhancements includes the following programs: High Altitude Combo Drops, Parachutist Oxygen, Enhanced Canopy Flight and Jumper

Environmental Protection.

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development
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
EW4: Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development	-	3.550	13.677	3.801	-	3.801	3.848	3.881	3.883	3.922	0.000	36.562
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Crew Served Weapons Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program provides funds to transition components or prototypes from Budget Activity

4 (BA 4) Program Element (PE) 0603827A Soldier Systems - Advanced Development Project S54 Small Arms Improvement and other domestic and foreign sources of

small arms weapon systems to demonstrate, test and evaluate capability near or at planned operational requirements. Crew Served Weapons systems include small

and medium caliber weapons ranging up to 40 millimeter and remote weapon stations. Current and future efforts focus on system improvements designed to enhance

lethality, target acquisition, fire control, usability, training effectiveness and reliability of weapons to include ammunition Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS)

when developing and/or evaluating standard, non-standard weapons and remote weapon station enhancements. Focus areas include system development, integration

(to include human-systems), demonstration, test and evaluate components, prototypes and operational system prototypes of small arms weapon systems and/or

enhancements. Benefits include continuous improvements to small arms weapon systems, fire control equipment, combat optics, gun barrels, ancillary equipment,

training devices, component mounts, weapon mounts, and weapon/ammunition interface of current small arms fleet or new weapon systems.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Design and Development Description: Design and development of Crew Served Weapons FY 2026 Plans: Will conduct weapons characterization and development for light, medium, and heavy machine gun technologies and design upgrades. Will validate specification requirements, improve system performance, and increase barrel longevity. Development activities will include integration of the planned XM101 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose - Air Burst (HEDP-AB) programmer on the remote weapon station. Modifications/improvements to 40mm programming unit for air burst and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities. Modifications/improvements to combat optics such as brackets and /or other ancillary items. Will also include hardware and software upgrades to the remote weapon station to enable future capabilities, such as kinetic engagement of unmanned aerial systems, improved target identification range, integration of emerging sensors and weapons, and networked communication between multiple systems and/or platforms.	1.415	2.700	1.700

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
New Weapons and Enabling Technology Evaluations and Assessments will continue to explore new technologies and perform initial evaluations and assessments required to facilitate rapid acquisition of increased capabilities, especially in support of the Future Medium Machine Gun Program. FY 2027 Plans: Will conduct weapons characterization and development for light, medium, and heavy machine gun technologies and design upgrades. Will validate specification requirements, improve system performance, and increase barrel longevity. Development activities will include integration of the planned XM101 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose - Air Burst (HEDP-AB) programmer on the remote weapon station. Modifications/improvements to 40mm programming unit for air burst and counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities. Modifications/improvements to combat optics such as brackets and /or other ancillary items. Will also include hardware and software upgrades to the remote weapon station to enable future capabilities, such as kinetic engagement of unmanned aerial systems, improved target identification range, integration of emerging sensors and weapons, and networked communication between multiple systems and/or platforms. New Weapons and Enabling Technology Evaluations and Assessments will continue to explore new technologies and perform initial evaluations and assessments required to facilitate rapid acquisition of increased capabilities, especially in support of the Future Medium Machine Gun Program. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Decrease in design and development due to mature items being purchased and tested to inform requirements.
Title: Test and Evaluation Description: Test and evaluation of Crew Served Weapons FY 2026 Plans: Will continue to test and evaluate technologies and improvements, to include required testing for light, medium and heavy machine guns and remote weapon system enhancements. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue to test and evaluate technologies and improvements, to include required testing for light, medium and heavy machine guns. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement:	2.135	0.977	2.101

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Increase in testing and evaluation due to mature items being purchased and tested to inform requirements.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	3.550	3.677	3.801

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Lightweight Machine Gun-Assault Prototype FY 2026 Plans: Plan to purchase test assets (weapons and ammunition) to support operational evaluations.	-	10.000
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	10.000

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

• S54: Small Arms Improvement 7.681 21.044 31.603 -31.603 9.037 9.110 9.115 9.206 Continuing Continuing

• FM4: Next Generation 10.411 6.057 4.890 -4.890 4.947 4.900 4.868 5.230 0.000 41.303 Squad Weapons

• GZ1500: Sniper 1.572 0.019 -------0.000 1.591 Rifles Modifications

• GL3200: Items Less Than 19.617 0.469 0.512 -0.512 0.497 0.520 0.520 0.525 Continuing Continuing $5.0m (WOCV-WTCV)

• G13000: M240 Medium 27.851 6.005 -------Continuing Continuing Machine Gun (7.62mm)

• G01506: Precision Sniper Rifle 5.910 1.853 -------0.000 7.763

Remarks

In support of Small Arms Requirements, components or prototypes developed in Budget Activity 4 Program Element 0603827A Soldier Systems - Advanced

Development Project S54 Small Arms Improvement transition to Budget Activity 5 Program Element 0604601A Infantry Support Weapons Project EW4 Crew Served

Weapons Engineering Development to conduct engineering and manufacturing development. Once the component, prototype or operational prototype achieves

Milestone C and type classification the item transitions to small arms weapon systems production or modification programs.

D. Acquisition Strategy

Primary strategy is to mature and finalize design efforts, award Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), contracts, and/or Department of War Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) type hardware contracts. Test and evaluate systems that result in type classification, material release, and follow-on production contract awards.

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Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

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	Allot	PM Soldier Weapons, : Picatinny Arsenal	2.526	0.205	Mar 2025	0.160	Mar 2026	0.160	Mar 2027	-		0.160	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Travel	MIPR	PM Soldier Weapons, : Picatinny Arsenal	0.427	0.020	Mar 2025	0.020	Mar 2026	0.020	Mar 2027	-		0.020	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	2.953	0.225		0.180		0.180		-		0.180	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
Fabrication	Various	Various : Multiple Contractors	12.219	0.300	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Hardware	MIPR	Army Research Development Engineers Centers : Multiple	32.864	1.608	Mar 2025	1.200	Mar 2026	2.296	Mar 2027	-		2.296	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Congressional Add: Crew Served Weapons Fire Control Sensor Development	TBD	Armaments Research Company, Inc. : Bethesda, MD	6.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	6.000	-
Congressional Add: Cannon Life Extension Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium	TBD	HEMI, LLC : Sequim, Washington	3.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	3.000	-
Congressional Add: Cannon Life Extension	TBD	HEMI, LLC : Sequim, Washington	1.500	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	1.500	-
Congressional Add: CROWS - AHD	TBD	Konsberg and Genasys : Norway and California	5.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	5.000	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

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
Congressional Add: Lightweight Machine Gun-Assault Prototype	TBD	To Be Determined : To Be Determined	-	-		10.000		-		-		-	0.000	10.000	-
Subtotal	60.583	1.908		11.200		2.296		-		2.296	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
Engineering	MIPR	Army Research Development Engineering Centers : Multiple	13.872	0.259	Mar 2025	1.357	Mar 2026	0.250	Mar 2027	-		0.250	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Logistics	MIPR	Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM), : Warren	0.918	0.065	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
Human Research and Engineering	MIPR	Army Research Laboratory, : Aberdeen Proving Ground	1.048	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	-
	Subtotal	15.838	0.324		1.357		0.250		-		0.250	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
Developmental Testing	MIPR	Army Developmental Test Command, : Aberdeen Proving Ground	9.284	-		0.940	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Operational Testing	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Command, :	4.522	1.000	Mar 2025	-		1.075	Mar 2027	-		1.075	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

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
		Aberdeen Proving Ground
Validation Testing	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Centers, : Multiple	0.965	0.093	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	14.771	1.093		0.940		1.075		-		1.075	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	94.145	3.550		13.677		3.801		-		3.801	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army	Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) EW4 / Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development

Schedule Details

	Start	End
Events	Quarter	Year	Quarter	Year
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT	1	2020	4	2031
Mounted Machinegun Optic (MMO)	1	2020	4	2027
Design Upgrade for light, medium and heavy Machine Guns	1	2024	4	2031
Enhancements for Remote Weapon Station	1	2023	4	2026
Weapon Enhancements for Improved Ammunition	1	2025	4	2031
New Weapons Technology Evaluations and Assessments	1	2023	4	2031
TEST AND EVALUATION	1	2020	4	2031
Test and Evaluation of new technology	1	2021	4	2031

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control
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
FF2: Small Arms Fire Control	-	3.228	7.194	4.778	-	4.778	25.426	25.897	26.990	27.259	0.000	120.772
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Advanced fire control devices support current and advanced small arms by increasing the probability of hit and decreasing the time to engage through combining variable powered direct view optics with range finders, ballistic calculators, and digital displays capable of providing an adjusted aim point. Advanced fire control devices will utilize open architecture along with modular interfaces that will deliver the initial increased core capability followed by increasing increments of capability/ enhancements over time as technology matures and evolves. Supports development and test of weapon mounted optics, lasers, sensors, and other enablers to increase lethality of dismounted weapon systems.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Design, Develop and Fabricate Description: Includes contract awards for improvements of all Fire Control configurations, enhancements, and other weapon mounted enablers. FY 2026 Plans: Complete hardware development for thermal sensor capability, passive targeting capability, and networked integration with other soldier-worn equipment. Continue to conduct development and improvement efforts to provide enhanced Fire Control capabilities progressing towards Generation 4 Fire Control by utilizing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, automatic target detection/ recognition/identification, target tracking, improve accuracy, and optimizing size, weight, and power to reduce soldier load. FY 2027 Plans: Complete final version of the thermal module hardware. Continue passive targeting capability, full color high contrast displays and networked integration with other soldier-worn equipment. Continue to conduct development and improvement efforts to provide enhanced Fire Control capabilities progressing towards Generation 4 Fire Control by utilizing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, automatic target detection/recognition/identification, target tracking, improve accuracy, and optimizing size, weight, and power to reduce soldier load. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding decreased due to the completion of thermal module development.	1.420	2.853	2.081
Title: Engineering Support Description: Government engineering support, providing oversight of design development and contractor performance. FY 2026 Plans:	0.862	0.630	0.709

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Will continue to provide government engineering support at laboratories and engineering centers; providing design, limited testing and oversight of development and contractor performance, provide engineering support at program operational test events including adversarial assessment. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue to provide government engineering support at laboratories and engineering centers; providing design, testing and oversight of development and contractor performance, provide engineering support at program operational test events. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increased to address the need for additional government engineering support and oversight during testing following the completion of the thermal capability hardware. Increased engineering oversight will also support multiple test activities for hardware and software.
Title: Test and Evaluation Description: Government testing and evaluation of prototypes, articles, and improvements. Includes Soldier Touch Point evaluations. FY 2026 Plans: Complete tropical natural environment testing of the devices to evaluate operational effectiveness in natural environment. Will conduct government assessments, technical testing, and Soldier Touch Point evaluations of thermal capability and product improvement prototypes. Conduct soldier in the loop thermal testing. Continue to test optics, lasers, and other weapon mounted enablers to characterize their compatibility, lethality and effectiveness with dismounted weapon systems. FY 2027 Plans: Conduct government assessments, technical testing, and Soldier Touch Point evaluations of thermal capability and product improvement prototypes. Conduct soldier in the loop thermal testing. Continue to test optics, lasers, and other weapon mounted enablers to characterize their compatibility, lethality and effectiveness with dismounted weapon systems. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increased due to additional test events, including technical testing, cybersecurity, and Soldier Touch Points.	0.617	0.991	1.731
Title: Program Management Description: Program management office non-labor activities, to include travel and other indirect costs. FY 2026 Plans:	0.329	0.220	0.257

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Will continue to provide for administrative costs incurred by the Program Management office, to include travel, contractor service support, and other requirements to support the program. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue to provide for administrative costs incurred by the Program Management office, to include travel, contractor service support, and other requirements to support the program FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 increased to account for year over year program management support.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	3.228	4.694	4.778

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: EM Photonics and Small Arms Fire Control & Optics Technology FY 2026 Plans: Develop, mature, and test wind-sensing algorithms to be integrated into representative hardware that can be demonstrated with or alongside advanced fire control devices. Testing will provide algorithm characterized performance, reliability and improvements need to meet the requirements.	-	2.500
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	2.500

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

• S54: Small Arms Improvement 7.681 21.044 31.603 -31.603 9.037 9.110 9.115 9.206 Continuing Continuing

• G14513: Next Generation 252.712 250.184 255.956 -255.956 254.928 247.244 247.163 249.807 Continuing Continuing Squad Weapon - Fire Control

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

The Next Generation Squad Weapons - Fire Control (NGSW-FC) program is a Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) program utilizing Rapid Prototyping authority under Section 804 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The program is transitioning to Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program in FY 2027. A full and open competition selected two vendors for fixed amount Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards to mature and finalize system designs and conduct test and evaluation. Following successful completion of the initial prototyping effort and approval of MTA - Rapid Fielding authority, the Government awarded a follow-on production Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for the NGSW-FC without further competition. Research Development Testing & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts will continue to develop new advanced fire control devices and transition them into production.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control

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
Next Generation Squad Weapons- Fire Control Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)	C/FFP	Vortex Optics : Barneveld WI 53507-9412	21.374	1.420	Apr 2025	2.853	Jul 2026	2.081	Jan 2027	-		2.081	Continuing	Continuing	-
Subtotal	21.374	1.420		2.853		2.081		-		2.081	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
Engineering Support	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	9.306	0.862	Oct 2024	0.630	Mar 2026	0.709	Oct 2026	-		0.709	Continuing	Continuing	-
Program Management	Allot	Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PMSL) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	1.686	0.329	Nov 2024	0.220	Mar 2026	0.257	Nov 2026	-		0.257	Continuing	Continuing	-
	Subtotal	10.992	1.191		0.850		0.966		-		0.966	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	MIPR	Aberdeen Testing Center : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	9.938	0.617	May 2025	0.991	Mar 2026	1.731	Nov 2027	-		1.731	Continuing	Continuing	-
Test and Evaluation	MIPR	DEVCOM Data Analysis Center (DAC) : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	0.494	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.494	-
Congressional Add: EM photonics and small arms fire control & optics technology	MIPR	AFC DEVCOM AC : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		2.500	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	2.500	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control

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
Subtotal	10.432	0.617		3.491		1.731		-		1.731	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	42.798	3.228		7.194		4.778		-		4.778	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 36 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)FF2 / Small Arms Fire Control

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Iterative Prototyping - Fire Control Enhancements	1		2021	4		2030
Contractor Design and Prototype Fabrication	1		2022	4		2030
Task Order - Improvements FY 2025	2		2025	2		2025
Task Order - Improvements FY 2026	2		2026	2		2026
Task Order - Improvements FY 2027	2		2027	2		2027
Test and Evaluation - Improvements	4		2022	4		2028
Test and Evaluation Natural Environments(Cold/Hot/Tropic)	2		2024	2		2027
Test and Evaluation Operational Assessment (OA)	3		2024	1		2025
Test and Evaluation Adversarial Assessment (AA)	4		2024	1		2025
Congressional Add	4		2026	4		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons
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
FM4: Next Generation Squad Weapons	-	10.411	6.057	4.890	-	4.890	4.947	4.900	4.868	5.230	0.000	41.303
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program continues development and improvement of the M7/XM8 and M250 weapon systems, along with a family of

common 6.8mm ammunition, in order to maintain overmatch and meet future force warfighter needs.

The M7 Rifle and XM8 Carbine are the planned replacement for the M4A1 Carbine in the close combat force and select support units. The M7 Rifle and XM8 Carbine will provide capability improvements in accuracy, range, and lethality.

The M250 Automatic Rifle is the planned replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the close combat force and select support units. The M250 Automatic Rifle will provide capability improvements in accuracy, range, and lethality.

The M7 Rifle, XM8 Carbine and M250 Automatic Rifle use a family of 6.8mm cartridges in a variety of ammunition types, including but not limited to general purpose (GP), special purpose (SP), reduced range, and blank.

Development efforts for additional NGSW variants may follow to replace other legacy systems or provide additional enhanced capabilities.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Contractor Design and Improvements Description: Contractor design, development and improvements. FY 2026 Plans: Will continue improvements on the NGSW weapons to enhance system performance. Improvements will address Soldier feedback gained from operational test events. Efforts will include ergonomic improvements; reduction in signature and system weight/length; integration of new 6.8mm family of ammunition, as well as other optics, enablers, vehicles, higher capacity magazines, signature suppression, and Soldier Equipment. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue development efforts with the vendor and other suppliers for prototypes and improvements to the M7/XM8 and the M250 Next Generation Squad Weapons, based on feedback received from Soldiers in operational test events and usage in the field. These efforts will include improvements to the M7/XM8 charging handle, signature suppression, higher capacity magazines,	2.000	3.000	2.040

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
an improved bipod, and a shorter barrel for the M250. Will continue working on ergonomic size/weight improvements to the weapons, as well as other enablers, optics, and accessories. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 decrease due to decrease in requirements for integration efforts, contractor design and system improvement efforts.
Title: Engineering Support Description: Government engineering support, providing oversight of design, development and contractor performance. FY 2026 Plans: Will continue government engineering support to provide design, limited testing, and oversight of development and contractor performance for capability enhancements and design improvements. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue government engineering support to provide design, limited testing, and oversight of development and contractor performance for capability enhancements and design improvements. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increases due to year-over-year cost increases for engineering support.	1.525	1.000	1.020
Title: Test and Evaluation Description: Testing and evaluation at government and vendor ranges and facilities. FY 2026 Plans: Continue Natural Environment Testing and conduct other operational evaluations. Will continue testing hardware at United States Government (USG) and vendor facilities to assess product improvements and potential future system enhancements, integration with other enablers and will continue user evaluations. FY 2027 Plans: Continue to work operational evaluations. Will continue testing hardware to assess product improvements and potential future system enhancements, integration with other enablers and will continue user evaluations. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase due to additional testing of ongoing system and product improvements.	6.261	0.237	1.500
Title: Program Management Description: Program management office and oversight of government and contractor efforts. FY 2026 Plans:	0.625	0.320	0.330

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Program management office will continue to provide oversight of contract actions, engineering support and test activities. FY 2027 Plans: Program management office will continue to provide oversight of contract actions, engineering support and test activities. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increases due to year-over-year cost increases for program management support.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	10.411	4.557	4.890

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: NGSW Magazines FY 2026 Plans: Funds support the development and evaluation of 6.8mm 25rd magazines for the XM8 Carbine and M7 Rifle.	-	1.500
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	1.500

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

• G14511: Next Generation 23.133 26.476 33.681 -33.681 28.017 28.138 28.132 28.433 Continuing Continuing Squad Weapon-Automatic Rifle

• G14512: NEXT GENERATION 118.875 82.247 83.004 -83.004 89.674 90.216 90.193 91.158 Continuing Continuing SQUAD WEAPON-RIFLE

• FL4: Small Caliber Ammo 20.519 23.081 17.272 -17.272 12.286 12.382 12.388 12.512 0.000 110.440 for Next Gen Squad Weapons

• E06001: NEXT GENERATION 233.440 426.177 536.695 -536.695 686.973 699.041 698.695 705.657 0.000 3,986.678 SQUAD WEAPON AMMUNITION

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

The Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, a Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) program, transitioned from Rapid Prototyping authority under Section 804 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to Rapid Fielding. Following a full and open competition, three vendors were selected for Rapid Prototyping and awarded Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) to prototype and mature system designs for a culminating test and evaluation effort to inform a down selection. Following successful completion of the prototyping effort, and approval of Rapid Fielding Authority, the Government awarded a follow-on contract to SIG Sauer Inc. for production and continued improvements of the M7 Rifle, the M250 Automatic Rifle, and 6.8mm common ammunition.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons

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	Allot	PM Soldier Lethality (PMSL) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	4.094	0.625	Oct 2024	0.320	Mar 2026	0.530	Oct 2026	-		0.530	0.000	5.569	-
Subtotal	4.094	0.625		0.320		0.530		-		0.530	0.000	5.569	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
Design Improvements	C/FFP	SIG Sauer, Inc, Strategic Sciences, Inc : NH, UTAH	19.112	1.000	Aug 2025	3.000	Apr 2026	1.840	Jan 2027	-		1.840	0.000	24.952	-
Subtotal	19.112	1.000		3.000		1.840		-		1.840	0.000	24.952	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
Engineering Support	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	12.461	1.525	Nov 2024	1.000	Mar 2026	1.020	Nov 2026	-		1.020	0.000	16.006	-
	Subtotal	12.461	1.525		1.000		1.020		-		1.020	0.000	16.006	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	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) : Aberdeen Proving Ground, ND	16.133	7.261	Apr 2025	0.237	May 2026	1.500	Jan 2027	-		1.500	0.000	25.131	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons

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
NGSW Magazines	TBD	PM Soldier Weapons : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		1.500	Jul 2026	-		-		-	0.000	1.500	-
Subtotal	16.133	7.261		1.737		1.500		-		1.500	0.000	26.631	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	51.800	10.411		6.057		4.890		-		4.890	0.000	73.158	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 43 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Rapid Prototyping - Rifle / Auto Rifle / Common Cartridge	4		2019	4		2021
Prototype Opportunity Notice	2		2019	2		2019
Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) Award - Rapid Prototyping	4		2019	4		2019
Sig Sauer Inc.- Contractor Design and Prototype Fabrication	4		2019	4		2021
General Dynamics- OTS Inc- Contractor Design and Prototype Fabrication	4		2019	4		2021
AAI CorpTextron Systems - Contractor Design and Prototype Fabrication	4		2019	4		2021
SIG Sauer - Production Down-Selection	3		2022	3		2022
Prototype Testing (Phase I) - Test and Evaluation	3		2020	4		2020
Prototype Testing (Phase II) - Test and Evaluation	2		2021	4		2021
Production Qualification Testing (PQT)	3		2023	4		2023
Limited Lethality Assessments (LLA)	3		2023	4		2023
Test and Evaluation - Limited User Testing (LUT)	4		2023	1		2024
Natural Environmental Tests	2		2024	4		2026
Test and Evaluation - Live Fire Testing & Evaluation (LFT&E)	4		2024	2		2025
Test and Evaluation -Operational Assessment (OA)	4		2024	1		2025
Product Improvements	1		2022	4		2025
Task Order - Iterative Prototyping	3		2022	3		2022
Task Order and Product Improvements	3		2022	4		2030
Task Order - Product Improvement FY 2025	2		2025	2		2025
Task Order - Product Improvement FY 2026	2		2026	2		2026
Task Order - Product Improvement FY 2027	2		2027	2		2027
Task Order - Product Improvement FY 2028	2		2028	2		2028
Task Order - Product Improvement FY 2029	2		2029	2		2029

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5 Events Task Order - Product Improvement FY 2030 Test and Evaluation - Product Improvements Test and Evaluation- NGSW Magazines	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) Project (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons FM4 / Next Generation Squad Weapons Start End Quarter Year Quarter Year 2 2030 2 2030 3 2022 4 2030 4 2026 1 2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program
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
S58: Soldier Enhancement Program	-	9.895	9.844	5.008	-	5.008	5.067	5.107	5.109	5.161	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP) was established by the National Defense Authorization Act in Fiscal Year 1990 to provide a rapid approach to evaluate

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), Government off-the shelf (GOTS), or Non-Developmental Items (NDI) capabilities to increase the combat effectiveness of the Soldier.

SEP uses a "buy, try and decide" methodology. SEP provides significant savings and acceleration in the evaluation of leading-edge Soldier capabilities in order to

provide combat overmatch. The SEP governance consists of a SEP Advisory Council (SEPAC) and the Army's Senior Enlisted Council (SEC). Soldiers and industry can

submit proposals at any time. Proposals are reviewed monthly and new projects are approved semi-annually by the SEC. Once validated, SEP initiatives are procured

and then evaluated by Soldiers for feasibility and suitability. Based on the evaluation findings, the SEP provides one or more of the following courses of action: (1) inform

deliberate or urgent/emerging requirements generation, (2) initiate a new Program of Record (POR) or improve an existing POR, (3) provide a national stock number

(NSN) for unit procurement or (4) the item did not meet objectives and no further action is necessary. The funding supports SEP evaluation preparation, conducting

evaluations, and documenting results.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Program oversight Description: Management of the Soldier Enhancement Program requires two analysts to organize, document and provide support to the approval process for SEP Evaluations. FY 2026 Plans: Fund labor of two FTEs for program oversight, any required travel and general materials required to support the SEP approval process and continued monitoring of SEP Evaluation progress once funded. FY 2027 Plans: Fund labor for program oversight, any required travel and general materials required to support and continue monitoring of the SEP approval process. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The FY 2027 funding increase is the result of additional program oversight required to support SEP execution.	-	0.420	0.500
Title: SEP Evaluations Description: The Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP) was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and informs Army requirements generation and capitalizes on industry capabilities to support current and future force modernization. SEP provides a rapid approach to evaluate Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), Government off-the shelf	4.795	9.424	4.508

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
(GOTS), or Non-Developmental Items (NDI) capabilities to increase Soldier combat effectiveness. Using a "buy, try and decide" methodology, SEP provides significant savings and accelerates the evaluation of leading-edge Soldier capabilities to provide combat overmatch. Proposals are submitted by Soldiers, commanders, commercial industry and others at any time, are reviewed monthly and new starts are approved semi-annually by the Army's Senior Enlisted Council (SEC). Validated SEP initiatives are procured and evaluated by Soldiers for feasibility and suitability. The funding supports SEP evaluation preparation, execution, and results documentation. FY 2026 Plans: Conduct product assessments, acquire safety confirmations, and perform evaluations of COTS/GOTS/NDI capabilities to support the Army's Modernization Strategy to enhance and improve Soldier combat effectiveness. FY 2027 Plans: Conduct product assessments, acquire safety confirmations, and perform evaluations of COTS/GOTS/NDI capabilities to support the Army's Modernization Strategy to enhance and improve Soldier combat effectiveness. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The FY 2027 decrease is the result of a reduction in planned SEP evaluations.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	4.795	9.844	5.008

		FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Soldier enhancement program FY 2025 Accomplishments: Execute Tri-Chair Approved SEP Evaluations		5.100	-
	Congressional Adds Subtotals	5.100	-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

Other

D. Acquisition Strategy

SEP focuses on COTS/GOTS/NDI initiatives submitted by Soldiers and industry. SEP proposals are reviewed monthly and approved semi-annually. The funding supports procuring SEP COTS/GOTS/NDI items in quantities sufficient for Soldier evaluation, conducting product evaluations which includes safety testing, data collection, analysis of Soldier feedback/results and documenting results. Product Managers responsible for the portfolio in which the SEP initiative falls into develops the procurement and evaluation strategy and procures the items using a variety of means from Government purchase card to full contracts. Soldier's evaluations are performed by various means from Battle Lab surveys to full scale Army Test and Evaluation testing depending on the item.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program

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
Various	MIPR	PAE Ground Maneuver : Ft. Belvoir, VA	15.749	5.100	Aug 2025	0.420		0.500		-		0.500	0.000	21.769	-
Subtotal	15.749	5.100		0.420		0.500		-		0.500	0.000	21.769	N/A

Remarks

Systems Engineering and Program Management includes engineering support, conducting technical evaluations, market research and program reviews.

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
SEP Evaluations	MIPR	Various : Various	75.225	4.795	May 2025	9.424		4.508		-		4.508	0.000	93.952	-
Subtotal	75.225	4.795		9.424		4.508		-		4.508	0.000	93.952	N/A

Remarks

Testing costs vary annually depending on number and type of items being evaluated.

	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	90.974	9.895		9.844		5.008		-		5.008	0.000	115.721	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 51 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Evaluate Initiatives	4		2024	1		2025
SEP Council of Colonels approve/prioritization process FY25.1	1		2025	1		2025
Evaluate Initiatives FY25.1	1		2025	1		2026
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY25.2	1		2026	1		2026
Evaluate Initiatives FY25.2	1		2026	3		2026
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY26.1	3		2026	3		2026
Evaluate Initiatives FY26.1	3		2026	1		2027
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY26.2	1		2027	1		2027
Evaluate Initiatives FY26.2	1		2027	3		2027
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY27.1	3		2027	3		2027
Evaluate Initiatives FY27.1	3		2027	1		2028
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY27.2	1		2028	1		2028
Evaluate Initiatives FY27.2	1		2028	3		2028
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY28.1	3		2028	3		2028
Evaluate Initiatives FY28.1	3		2028	1		2029
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY28.2	1		2029	1		2029
Evaluate Initiatives FY28.2	1		2029	3		2029
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY29.1	3		2029	3		2029
Evaluate Initiatives FY29.1	3		2029	1		2030
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY29.2	1		2030	1		2030
Evaluate Initiatives FY29.2	1		2030	3		2030
Army Senior Enlisted Council FY30.1	3		2030	3		2030
Evaluate Initiatives FY30.1	3		2030	1		2031

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5 Army Senior Enlisted Council FY30.2 Evaluate Initiatives FY30.2 Army Senior Enlisted Council FY31.1 Evaluate Initiatives FY31.1 Army Senior Enlisted Council FY31.2 Evaluate Initiatives FY31.2 Army Senior Enlisted Council FY32.1 Evaluate Initiatives FY32.1	Events	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) Project (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons S58 / Soldier Enhancement Program Start End Quarter Year Quarter Year 1 2031 1 2031 1 2031 3 2031 3 2031 3 2031 3 2031 1 2032 1 2032 1 2032 1 2032 3 2032 3 2032 3 2032 3 2032 1 2033

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)	Project (Number/Name)
2040 / 5					PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	S60 / Clothing & Equipment
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
S60: Clothing & Equipment	-	5.991	7.836	8.706	-	8.706	8.861	8.440	8.459	8.544	0.000	56.837
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Funding in this effort supports engineering and manufacturing development tasks related to clothing and individual equipment with the goal of enhancing the lethality, survivability, and mobility as well as the quality of life of the Warfighter. It funds operational testing of preproduction and prototypes leveraging technological advancements focusing on materials, fabrication techniques, moisture management, flame resistance, vector protection, extreme environmental protection, and camouflage. This effort also funds evaluations of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) appropriate for use in extreme or multi-climate environments. Funding supports test and evaluation of integrated clothing and equipment systems for the Airborne, Arctic, Arid, Jungle, and Temperate Soldier. This effort will further develop capabilities transitioning from Project S53 to increase performance and safety of Warfighter clothing and equipment. This funding supports evaluation of commercial off the shelf items for integration into Soldier clothing and kit. PdM Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment will continue to support multi-service commonality and modernization initiatives through technology that enables combat operations and enhances survivability and lethality.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Soldier Uniforms and Clothing Description: Evaluate superior, integrated, and sustainable clothing and footwear for the Soldier in an evolving global security environment. FY 2026 Plans: Conduct ensemble level evaluations of novel materials providing moisture management, flame resistance, reduction in signature, and antimicrobial treatments for fabrics in clothing and footwear in all climate zones with a focus on arctic and jungle environments. Supports opportunities for commonality and modernization in Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment across all Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard) and further supports the domestic Clothing and Textile Industrial Base. Continue Clothing Bag upgrades and evaluations as directed by the Army Uniform Board. Procure test assets and perform Developmental/Operational test on integrated clothing system for operations to include fuel handling, maneuver and survival in cold to extreme cold environments to meet arctic requirements. Conduct Limited User Evaluation of integrated ensembles designed to mitigate Soldier thermal signature in multiple environments. Funding supports testing of materials and final products to assess the effects of eliminating PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) chemicals. FY 2027 Plans: Supports opportunities for commonality and modernization in Uniforms and Clothing across all Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard) and further supports the domestic Clothing and Textile Industrial Base. Conducts ensemble-level evaluations of novel materials providing moisture management, flame resistance, reduction in signature, and antimicrobial treatments for fabrics in clothing and footwear in all climatic zones, with a focus on arctic and jungle environments.	3.935	4.472	4.653

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S60 / Clothing & Equipment

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Continue Clothing Bag upgrades and evaluations as directed by the Army Uniform Board. Procure test assets and perform operational test of integrated clothing systems for maneuver and survival in extreme environments. Conduct Limited User Evaluation of integrated ensembles designed to mitigate Soldier multi-spectral signature in multiple environments. Funding supports user evaluation of flame resistant and environmental clothing to assess the effects of eliminating PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase supports holistic modernization of Soldier clothing and operational evaluation of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) alternatives in Soldier clothing
Title: Individual Equipment Description: Evaluate superior, integrated, and sustainable individual equipment for the Soldier in an evolving global security environment. FY 2026 Plans: Procure test assets and perform Developmental Tests/Operational Tests for Water Treatment Devices. Test equipment appropriate for use in extreme or multi-climate environments. Incorporate design changes to load carriage equipment based on Soldier feedback. Develop load carriage equipment for evolving individual weapons systems. Evaluate modifications to individual carrier for heavy equipment. Supports opportunities for commonality and modernization in Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment across all Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard). Funding supports testing of materials and final products to assess the effects of eliminating PFAS chemicals. FY 2027 Plans: Supports opportunities for commonality and modernization in individual equipment across all Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard). Procure test assets and perform Operational Tests (OT) for water purification devices. Evaluate equipment designed for use in extreme or multi-climate environments. Incorporate design changes to load carriage equipment based on Soldier feedback. Modify load carriage equipment for evolving individual weapons systems and specialized equipment. Funding supports user evaluation to assess the effects of eliminating Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. Expand individual hydration testing with the incorporation of live agent testing. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase supports expansion of water purification program to include removal of Toxic Industrial Chemicals and Materials and improvements to load carriage equipment.	2.056	3.364	4.053
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	5.991	7.836	8.706

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S60 / Clothing & Equipment

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

• S53: Clothing And Equipment 5.741 7.849 8.332 -8.332 10.131 9.592 8.431 8.515 Continuing Continuing

• OMA - CFF OMA 121018: ---------

SCIE OMA 121018

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

Acquisition strategies for these programs vary in methods, and range from: 1) Materiel Change Proposals that result in engineering changes to existing systems to; 2) Traditional development programs that include an Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase ranging in duration from 12 to 48 months, depending on the level of complexity and testing required.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S60 / Clothing & Equipment

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 Support	Allot	PM SCIE : Ft Belvoir	14.407	0.608		0.815		0.925		-		0.925	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	14.407	0.608		0.815		0.925		-		0.925	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
Engineering and Development Support	Various	DEVCOM : Natick, MA	19.968	1.196	Apr 2025	1.808	Apr 2026	1.984	Apr 2027	-		1.984	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Development Contracts	Various	Various : Various	60.887	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	60.887	-
Subtotal	80.855	1.196		1.808		1.984		-		1.984	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
Technical Support	Various	DEVCOM : Natick, MA	22.150	1.112		1.668		1.842		-		1.842	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
	Subtotal	22.150	1.112		1.668		1.842		-		1.842	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
Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)	MIPR	Various : Various	39.291	3.075		3.545		3.955		-		3.955	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	39.291	3.075		3.545		3.955		-		3.955	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S60 / Clothing & Equipment
	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	156.703	5.991			7.836		8.706		-		8.706	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S60 / Clothing & Equipment

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S60 / Clothing & Equipment

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 60 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S60 / Clothing & Equipment

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
UNIFORM CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR	1		2011	4		2030
Clothing Bag Upgrades and Evaluations	1		2013	4		2031
Spectral Mitigation	1		2020	4		2026
Individual Multi-Spectral Camouflage	4		2026	4		2030
Extreme Weather Clothing and Footwear Improvement	1		2023	3		2028
Jungle Ensemble	1		2028	3		2029
Thermal Regulation and Moisture Management	1		2028	4		2029
Joint Clothing and Textile Modernization Initiative	1		2030	4		2031
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT	2		2008	4		2030
Water Treatment for Soldier Hydration	2		2021	4		2031
Evaluation of Cold Weather Mobility items	1		2024	3		2028
Welding Individual Protection System (WIPS)	1		2022	4		2025
Hydration shelf life testing	1		2023	4		2031
Load Carriage Enhancements	1		2019	4		2031
Extreme Weather kit	1		2028	4		2029
Human Performance and Environmental Sensors	1		2030	4		2034

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S61 / Acis Engineering Development
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
S61: Acis Engineering Development	-	2.915	3.443	3.337	-	3.337	3.417	3.452	3.472	3.506	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This project conducts development, integration, qualification, and upgrade activities in support of the Air Soldier System (Air SS) and Aviation operational needs as

codified in the Air SS requirements document, which provides aviators with improved lethality, safety, and Situational Awareness (SA). The Air SS program addresses

capability gaps identified in combat operations, as well as emerging challenges, such as Transformation in Contact (TiC), Next Generation Command and Control

(NGC2), United States Southern Border, and Domestic Disaster Relief and First Responder missions to Army aircrew's safety and performance caused by limited

Situational Awareness (SA), lack of protection from emerging threats, and diminishing functionally of integrated mission electronics and protective/ survival equipment.

Air SS delivers enhanced aircrew survivability, Situational Awareness (SA), interoperability, improved mission performance and lethality. The Air SS offers enhanced mission planning and execution through the introduction of upgraded hardware and software components, enabling improved connectivity among aircrew members, other aircraft, and ground assets such as Tactical Assault Kit (TAK). Capabilities further enhance terrain mapping, threat, and obstacle avoidance information through improved technologies, which also align with platform needs such as Launched Effects (LE), Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), Black Hawk, Chinook, and Apache.

Additionally, Air SS includes a digital replacement for paper-based Department of War (DoW) Flight Information Publications . These enhanced capabilities support both the enduring fleet and future fleet.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Air Soldier System Description: This project conducts development, integration, and qualification activities in support of the Air SS program. The Air SS addresses capability gaps identified during previous combat operations. It includes impacts on safety resulting from excessive pilot workload and limited aircrew Situational Awareness (SA), as well as inadequate aircrew protection from environmental extremes, hostile threats, and induced threats resulting from aircraft mishaps or crashes. FY 2026 Plans: The Program will continue to integrate Nett Warrior Aviation (NW-A) system capabilities to meet Common Operating Environment Capability Drop requirements, Transformation in Contact (TiC), and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) requirements. Develop hardware and software to meet Army Aviation Modular Open System Architecture, ensuring the interoperability of systems on aviation platforms. Continue Preplanned Product Improvement (P3I) efforts to existing Air Soldier products to provide additional Situational Awareness (SA) and lethality to Soldiers. Capability enhancements to Soldiers, including	2.915	3.443	3.337

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April	2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/NamS61 / Acis Engineerin	e) g Development

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026		FY 2027
improvements in flight gear to support female aviators, Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) hoist operations, and long-duration high-altitude missions. Begin integration of Air SS to support future fleet operations. FY 2027 Plans: Air Soldier Systems (Air SS) will continue to integrate Nett Warrior Aviation (NW-A) system capabilities to meet Common Operating Environment Capability Drop requirements, Transformation in Contact (TiC), and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) requirements. The program will develop and implement hardware and software solutions to meet Army Aviation's Modular Open System Architecture, ensuring the interoperability of systems on aviation platforms. The program will continue System Enhancement Program (SEP) efforts to existing Air Soldier products to provide improved lethality, safety, and Situational Awareness (SA) to Soldiers. Continue capability enhancements to Soldiers, including Digital Enhancement improvements and long-duration high-altitude missions. Begin integration of Air SS to support future fleet operations. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding decrease due to economic adjustments.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	2.915		3.443	3.337

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

Line Item • AZ3110: Aircrew Integrated Systems Remarks

FY 2025 14.478

FY 2026 14.986

FY 2027 Base 15.229

FY 2027 OOC -

FY 2027 Total 15.229

FY 2028 15.280

FY 2029 15.417

FY 2030 15.352

FY 2031 15.506

Cost To Complete Total Cost 0.000

106.248

D. Acquisition Strategy

Air SS Milestone C was approved in April 2019 for initial capabilities, including aircraft-mounted hardware and helmet-worn displays that provide integrated helmet capabilities and increased aircrew Situational Awareness (SA). Additionally, Protective and Survival Soldier Kit items were approved to reduce equipment weight and bulk, thereby improving aircrew mission effectiveness and survivability. Improved Air SS capabilities are being phased into procurement over time. Efforts for the Air SS program included the development, integration, testing, and airworthiness qualification of aviator flight display symbology technologies, as well as hardware and software changes to NW-A/Air SS requirements and the integration of Air SS products into multiple platforms. Air SS requirements include improvements to the current flight helmet; improvements to the survival gear carriage system; lightweight body armor; environmental protective clothing and personal survival equipment; enhanced mission planning and execution capability allowing for improved connectivity between aircrew members, other aircraft, and ground assets and a day/night helmet-mounted flight symbology display for Rotary Wing platform aviators. These efforts transition from Program/platform-specific hardware and software solutions to common, integrated air and ground solutions that align with the Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) strategy and Transformation and Training Command (T2COM).

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S61 / Acis Engineering Development

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
PM Administration	Allot	Various Government : Huntsville, Alabama	4.788	0.144		0.124		0.119		-		0.119	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	4.788	0.144		0.124		0.119		-		0.119	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 Warrior and Air Soldier System Development	C/CPFF	Various Government : Various Locations	72.616	2.256	Jul 2025	2.635	Apr 2026	2.559	Apr 2027	-		2.559	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	72.616	2.256		2.635		2.559		-		2.559	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
Matrix Support	RO	Various Government : Various Locations	5.258	0.399		0.537		0.517		-		0.517	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
	Subtotal	5.258	0.399		0.537		0.517		-		0.517	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
Developmental Testing	RO	Various Activities : Various Locations	20.959	0.116		0.147		0.142		-		0.142	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	20.959	0.116		0.147		0.142		-		0.142	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S61 / Acis Engineering Development
	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	103.621	2.915			3.443		3.337		-		3.337	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Funds for this project are allocated among several smaller development and qualification programs at various stages of technical maturity, intended to address capability gaps associated with deferred Air SS capabilities being implemented as system enhancements to the baseline Air SS program. Efforts are primarily focused on transitioning technologies and products initially developed under Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) programs, Technology Maturation Initiatives (TMI), and/or Other Transactional Authority (OTA) Agreements, maximizing the identification and qualification of Commercial Off The Shelf Systems (COTS) capabilities that have the potential of satisfying remaining capability gaps as documented in the Air SS Capabilities Development Document (CDD).

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S61 / Acis Engineering Development

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 66 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)S61 / Acis Engineering Development

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Air SS System Enhancements (Deferred Air SS CDD requirements)	1		2018	4		2031
Aircrew Combat Equipment (ACE) Upgrades	2		2026	4		2026
Nett Warrior-Aviation Software Capability Enhancements	3		2024	4		2031
Future Aircraft Platform Integration of Air SS	2		2026	4		2031

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development
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
S63: Individual Weapons Engineering Development	-	3.305	1.481	1.390	-	1.390	38.427	41.310	31.591	31.906	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Individual Weapons Engineering Development program provides funds to transition components or prototypes from Budget Activity 4 (BA 4) Program Element (PE) 0603827A Soldier Systems - Advanced Development Project S54 Small Arms Improvement Program, and other domestic and foreign sources of small arms weapon systems, to demonstrate, test, and evaluate capability near or at planned operational requirements. The Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) and Cross Functional Team (User Community) identifies the Individual Weapons Engineering Development activities as critical to addressing or closing capability gaps for our Soldiers in combat. Small arms systems include weapons ranging up to 40 millimeter (mm) in caliber. Current and future efforts focus on system development, system improvements, and integration (to include human-systems) to enhance lethality, target acquisition and tracking, fire control, usability, training effectiveness, and reliability. System improvements include ammunition when developing and/or evaluating standard and non-standard weapons. In addition to training, system integration of ammunition includes the capability to defeat personnel in defilade, personnel in close quarters, and unmanned aerial systems. Benefits include continuous improvements to small arms weapon systems, fire control equipment, optics, gun barrels, ancillary equipment, training devices, component mounts, weapon mounts, and weapon/ammunition interfaces of current or new small arms weapon systems.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Design and Development Description: Design and development of Individual Weapons FY 2026 Plans: New Weapons and Enabling Technology Evaluation and Assessment will continue to focus on weapon design and development utilizing current state-of-the-art technologies and integration of those technologies for individual weapon systems across the spectrum of small arms from pistols through rifles and grenade launchers. Evaluations of weapons, advanced combat optics, ammunition, and enabling technologies will focus on Soldier feedback, on-target effects, sustainability, reliability, and producibility. FY 2027 Plans: New Weapons and Enabling Technology Evaluation and Assessment will continue to focus on weapon design and development utilizing current state-of-the-art technologies and integration of those technologies for individual weapon systems across the spectrum of small arms from pistols through rifles and grenade launchers. Evaluations of weapons, advanced combat optics, ammunition, and enabling technologies will focus on Soldier feedback, on-target effects, sustainability, reliability, and producibility. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement:	2.645	1.431	1.080

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
FY 2027 decrease due to reduction in testing required of commercial off-the-shelf systems viability to include counter unmanned aerial technologies.
Title: Testing and Evaluation Description: Test and evaluation of Individual Weapons FY 2026 Plans: New weapons and enabling technology testing and evaluation will continue to test and evaluate new technology that can lead to enhancements of current and legacy weapon systems or create new weapon systems, as well as advanced combat optics and improvement of small arms munitions. FY 2027 Plans: New weapons and enabling technology testing and evaluation will continue to test and evaluate new technology that can lead to enhancements of current and legacy weapon systems or create new weapon systems, as well as advance combat optics and improvements to small arms munitions. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 increase due to additional testing requirements of commercial off-the-shelf systems viability to meet emerging requirements to include counter unmanned ariel technologies.	0.660	0.050	0.310
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	3.305	1.481	1.390

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

• S54: Small Arms Improvement 7.681 21.044 31.603 -31.603 9.037 9.110 9.115 9.206 Continuing Continuing

• G13503: M4A1 CARBINE 8.003 --------0.000 8.003

• G01501: XM320 Grenade 20.925 6.000 -------0.000 26.925 Launcher Module (GLM)

• G15325: Handgun 0.034 0.007 -------0.000 0.041

• GL3200: Items Less Than 19.617 0.469 0.512 -0.512 0.497 0.520 0.520 0.525 Continuing Continuing $5.0m (WOCV-WTCV)

Remarks

In support of Small Arms Requirements, components or prototypes developed in Budget Activity 4 Program Element 0603827A Soldier Systems - Advanced

Development Project S54 Small Arms Improvement Program is transitioned to Budget Activity 5 Program Element 0604601A Infantry Support Weapons Project S63

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development

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

Individual Weapons Engineering Development to conduct engineering and manufacturing development. Once the component, prototype or operational prototype achieves Milestone C and type classification the item transitions to small arms weapon systems production or modification program.

D. Acquisition Strategy

Primary strategy is to award hardware development contracts/agreements, mature and finalize design efforts, test and evaluate system effectiveness, and complete type classification and material release activities. The culmination of efforts would lead to follow-on production contracts/agreements and fielding of critical capabilities to the Soldiers.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development

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	Allot	PM Soldier Lethality, : Picatinny Arsenal	11.532	0.050	Mar 2025	0.050	Mar 2026	0.050	Mar 2027	-		0.050	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Travel	Allot	PM Soldier Lethality, : Picatinny Arsenal	1.617	0.010	Mar 2025	0.010	Mar 2026	0.010	Mar 2027	-		0.010	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	13.149	0.060		0.060		0.060		-		0.060	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
Fabrication	Various	Various : Multiple Contractors	5.496	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Hardware Development	C/TBD	Army Contracting Command - NJ : Multiple	22.689	2.000	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	28.185	2.000		-		-		-		-	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
Engineering	MIPR	DEVCOM AC : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	71.052	0.710	Mar 2025	1.371	Jun 2026	1.081	Mar 2027	-		1.081	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Logistics	MIPR	TACOM, : Warren	5.478	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Human Research and Engineering	MIPR	Army Research Laboratory, : Aberdeen Proving Ground	4.403	-		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
	Subtotal	80.933	0.710		1.371		1.081		-		1.081	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development

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
Developmental Testing	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Command : Aberdeen Proving Ground	29.624	-		0.050	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Operational Testing	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Command, : Aberdeen Proving Ground	18.345	0.440	Mar 2025	-		0.249	Mar 2027	-		0.249	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Validation Testing	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Centers, : Multiple	10.657	0.095	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	58.626	0.535		0.050		0.249		-		0.249	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	180.893	3.305		1.481		1.390		-		1.390	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S63 / Individual Weapons Engineering Development

Schedule Details

			Start			End
	Events	Quarter			Year	Quarter			Year
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT		1			2021	4			2031
TEST AND EVALUATION		1			2021	4			2031

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S70 / Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)
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
S70: Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)	-	0.569	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS) consists of components that include Personnel Recovery Devices (PRD) and other Personnel Recovery Support Equipment (PRSE) items that provide the capability to report and locate isolated Soldiers, forces and elements in a GPS denied environment. Funding supports system research, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation PRSS/PRSE items to enhance capability and provide a secure waveform with Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability of Detection (LPD) while operating in increasingly contested environments utilizing secure signals of opportunity that meet Army qualifications. It ensures continued technology insertion within the relevant theaters of operations and the Continental United States (CONUS).

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Personnel Recovery Systems Description: The Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS) consists of items including Personnel Recovery Devices (PRD) and other Personnel Recovery Support Equipment (PRSE) items that provide the capability to report and locate isolated Soldiers, forces and elements. Funding supports system research, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation PRSS/PRSE items to enhance capability and provide a secure waveform with Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability of Detection (LPD) while operating in increasingly contested environments utilizing secure signals of opportunity that meet Army qualifications. It ensures continued successful interoperability within the relevant theaters of operations and the Continental United States (CONUS).	0.569	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	0.569	-	-

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
• G01101: Personnel Recovery	6.503	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing Continuing
Support System (PRSS)
Remarks

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S70 / Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)

D. Acquisition Strategy

The acquisition strategy for the Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)/ Personnel Recovery Support Equipment (PRSE) program describes the acquisition

approach to procure, field, and support PRSS capabilities that involve executing program development efforts through contracts with industry and reimbursable support

agreements with other Government agencies, labs, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. The acquisition strategy is based upon leveraging

an existing product that meets the additional capabilities required. This approach is preferred for cost and schedule efficiency and lower technical risk. Additionally,

there will be a focus on continuing development and testing of new waveforms and hardware to ensure successful interoperability for personnel recovery. This will also

help in mitigating potential security compromises to the PRSS/PRSE program, to enhance the detection, identification, and recovery of lost or captured Soldiers during

contingency or combat operations, the future program strategy will involve adapting PRSS/PRSE products to align with changing doctrine and concepts of operations

(CONOPS). This strategy will ensure that the program remains effective and relevant in evolving operational environments. The overall cost, schedule, and technical

risks for the program are assessed as low.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S70 / Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)

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
PM Adminstration	Allot	Various Government : Huntsville, Alabama	1.265	0.014		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	1.265	0.014		-		-		-		-	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
Personnel Recovery System Development Systems Engineering	MIPR	Various Organizations : Various Locations	16.994	0.362	Nov 2025	-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	16.994	0.362		-		-		-		-	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
Matrix Support	MIPR	Various Organizations : Various Locations	2.554	0.016		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
	Subtotal	2.554	0.016		-		-		-		-	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
Developmental Testing/ Operational Testing	MIPR	Various Organizations : Various Locations	4.888	0.177		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	4.888	0.177		-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S70 / Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)
	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	25.701	0.569			-		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S70 / Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) S70 / Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Personnel Recovery (PR) Development	1		2022	4		2025
PR System Enhancement and Testing	3		2022	4		2025
PR Secure Mode Upgrades	3		2023	4		2025

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) VS5 / Soldier Protective Equipment
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
VS5: Soldier Protective Equipment	-	8.200	7.153	7.290	-	7.290	7.388	7.459	7.463	7.537	0.000		52.490
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Funding directly supports the research and development of critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with the primary objective of improving Soldier survivability,

mobility, and lethality. Project funding supports Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) to include design integration and manufacturing of production

representative articles, formal developmental testing / operational testing (DT/OT), Soldier Touch Points (STP), and continued development of Soldier Protection System

(SPS) technologies transitioning from project VS4. Funding leverages advancements in technology to continue improvements to the Army's PPE portfolio to include hard

and soft body armor components such as Vital Torso Protection (VTP) and Torso and Extremity Protection (TEP), Next Generation (NG) Integrated Head Protection

System (IHPS), Military Protective Eyewear systems, hearing protection, and other personal protective equipment. This project will continue to support cross-service

initiatives to increase commonality.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Soldier Protective Equipment Description: Project VS5 (Soldier Protective Equipment) supports engineering and manufacturing development of Individual Soldier Ballistic Protection equipment. It will leverage advancements in technology to continue incremental improvements to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). FY 2026 Plans: The VS5 project supports testing, integration, human factors evaluations and continued development across the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) portfolio. These items include hard and soft armor, head protection, hearing protection, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment. The project will fund test support, surveillance, and continuous improvements on Soft Body Armor, Hard Body Armor, Head Protection, and technologies that transition from the VS4 project. The project will focus on addressing capability gaps by improving test methodology related to blast overpressure, behind armor or behind helmet blunt trauma, hearing protection/situational awareness, signature management, environmental protection, and integration/fitment of end items. Funding will support the development of reliable and repeatable test measures and modeling to validate end item performance, inform critical tradeoff decisions, ensure optimal interoperability, enable product improvements throughout the lifecycle, and reduce Soldier risk of injury or death. FY 2027 Plans:	8.200	7.153	7.290

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) VS5 / Soldier Protective Equipment

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Project will focus on advancing capabilities for Soldier survivability through the development and refinement of protective solutions that address ballistic penetration protection, blunt non-penetrating trauma protection, and soldier system mass reduction. Efforts will build on prior research to evaluate and integrate advanced materials and manufacturing techniques that deliver lighter, stronger, and more adaptable protection systems. The project will enhance test methodologies to accurately assess performance against emerging ballistic threats, refine injury criteria for blunt impact scenarios, and ensure protective systems meet operational requirements without compromising mobility or endurance. Lifecycle management will be incorporated into all phases to better understand service life, allow for predictive sustainment planning, and reduce total ownership costs. Integration with Soldier systems will ensure that new protective technologies are compatible with existing and future gear configurations, supporting overall combat effectiveness. Activities will include field testing of next-generation body armor and helmet systems, assessment of material performance under varied environmental and operational conditions, and optimization of design to balance protection and weight. Blunt trauma protection will be advanced through improved padding with energy-dissipating materials, while ballistic penetration protection will be enhanced with novel composite designs and threat-specific layering strategies. Soldier system mass reduction efforts will leverage lightweight structural solutions, modular components, and ergonomic designs that minimize fatigue and improve agility in operational environments. By combining high-performance protection with lifecycle-focused design and mass reduction strategies, the VS5 project will deliver solutions that increase survivability, extend operational capability, and reduce the physical burden on Soldiers across the force. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase supports soldier systems mass reduction efforts to improve lethality.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	8.200	7.153	7.290

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

• VS4: Soldier Protective Equipment 5.589 14.955 10.589 -10.589 7.680 7.743 7.747 7.824 Continuing Continuing

• OMA - 121 - 121017000/ -----98.305 98.178 --Continuing Continuing ASOC: Soldier Modernization

-Soldier Protection Systems

Remarks D. Acquisition Strategy

Acquisition strategies for this project vary in methods and range from: 1) Modification efforts that result in engineering changes to existing systems to; 2) Traditional

development programs that include an Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase ranging in duration from 12 to 48 months, depending on the level of design

complexity and testing required.

PE 0604601A: Infantry Support WeaponsUNCLASSIFIEDArmyPage 82 of 86R-1 Line #102Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040 / 5R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0604601A / Infantry Support WeaponsProject (Number/Name)VS5 / Soldier Protective Equipment

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 5	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0604601A / Infantry Support Weapons	Project (Number/Name) VS5 / Soldier Protective Equipment

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 Support	Allot	Various Soldier Survivability (SSV) : Fort Belvoir, VA	4.770	0.830		0.761		0.510		-		0.510	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	4.770	0.830		0.761		0.510		-		0.510	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
Prototype Contracts	C/IDIQ	Various : Various	40.424	2.350	May 2025	1.861	Apr 2026	1.364	Apr 2027	-		1.364	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Prod Sys Engineering Spt	MIPR	Various : Various	19.176	1.871		1.980		2.701		-		2.701	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	59.600	4.221		3.841		4.065		-		4.065	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
Matrix Engineering Spt	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC-SC) : Natick, MA	8.894	0.645		0.500		0.513		-		0.513	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
	Subtotal	8.894	0.645		0.500		0.513		-		0.513	Continuing	Continuing	N/A