Table 2: Detailed Mandatory Breakout

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line # Budget Activity Program Element Number Program Element Title Page

205 07 0603778A MLRS Product Improvement Program..............................................................................Volume 4b -1 206 07 0605024A Anti-Tamper Technology Support....................................................................................Volume 4b -17 207 07 0607101A Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Product Improvement.................... Volume 4b -24 208 07 0607131A Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Programs..............................................Volume 4b -30 209 07 0607136A Blackhawk Product Improvement Program.....................................................................Volume 4b -74 210 07 0607137A Chinook Product Improvement Program.........................................................................Volume 4b -83 211 07 0607139A Improved Turbine Engine Program.................................................................................Volume 4b -92 212 07 0607143A Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products............................................................Volume 4b -101 213 07 0607145A Apache Future Development.........................................................................................Volume 4b -108 214 07 0607148A AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System............................................Volume 4b -115 215 07 0607150A Intel Cyber Development...............................................................................................Volume 4b -125 216 07 0607212A TENCAP Enhancements...............................................................................................Volume 4b -132 217 07 0607313A Electronic Warfare Development...................................................................................Volume 4b -138 219 07 0607665A Family of Biometrics......................................................................................................Volume 4b -144 220 07 0607865A Patriot Product Improvement.........................................................................................Volume 4b -151 221 07 0203728A Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS)..............................Volume 4b -172

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

Line # Budget Activity Program Element Number Program Element Title Page

222 07 0203735A Combat Vehicle Improvement Programs.......................................................................Volume 4b -190 223 07 0203743A 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Improvements............................................................Volume 4b -215 224 07 0203752A Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program.......................................................Volume 4b -221 225 07 0203758A Digitization.....................................................................................................................Volume 4b -227 226 07 0203801A Missile/Air Defense Product Improvement Program......................................................Volume 4b -234 227 07 0203802A Other Missile Product Improvement Programs..............................................................Volume 4b -240 228 07 0205412A Environmental Quality Technology -Operational System Dev......................................Volume 4b -248 229 07 0205778A Guided Multiple-Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).......................................................Volume 4b -254 232 07 0303140A Information Systems Security Program.........................................................................Volume 4b -271 233 07 0303141A Global Combat Support System....................................................................................Volume 4b -288 234 07 0303142A SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE)..................................................................... Volume 4b -294 237 07 0305179A Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)...............................................................................Volume 4b -315 238 07 0305219A MQ-1 Gray Eagle UAV..................................................................................................Volume 4b -316 239 07 0708045A End Item Industrial Preparedness Activities..................................................................Volume 4b -322

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

Program Element Program Element Title Number Line # BA Page

155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Improvements 0203743A 223 07....................................Volume 4b -215 AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System 0607148A 214 07....................................Volume 4b -115 Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program 0203752A 224 07....................................Volume 4b -221 Anti-Tamper Technology Support 0605024A 206 07......................................Volume 4b -17 Apache Future Development 0607145A 213 07....................................Volume 4b -108 Blackhawk Product Improvement Program 0607136A 209 07......................................Volume 4b -74 Chinook Product Improvement Program 0607137A 210 07......................................Volume 4b -83 Combat Vehicle Improvement Programs 0203735A 222 07....................................Volume 4b -190 Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Product Improvement 0607101A 207 07......................................Volume 4b -24 Digitization 0203758A 225 07....................................Volume 4b -227 Electronic Warfare Development 0607313A 217 07....................................Volume 4b -138 End Item Industrial Preparedness Activities 0708045A 239 07....................................Volume 4b -322 Environmental Quality Technology - Operational System Dev 0205412A 228 07....................................Volume 4b -248 Family of Biometrics 0607665A 219 07....................................Volume 4b -144 Global Combat Support System 0303141A 233 07....................................Volume 4b -288 Guided Multiple-Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) 0205778A 229 07....................................Volume 4b -254 Improved Turbine Engine Program 0607139A 211 07......................................Volume 4b -92

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Program Element
Program Element Title	Number	Line #	BA	Page
Information Systems Security Program	0303140A	232	07....................................Volume 4b -271
Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)	0305179A	237	07....................................Volume 4b -315
Intel Cyber Development	0607150A	215	07....................................Volume 4b -125
Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS)	0203728A	221	07....................................Volume 4b -172
MLRS Product Improvement Program	0603778A	205	07........................................Volume 4b -1
MQ-1 Gray Eagle UAV	0305219A	238	07....................................Volume 4b -316
Missile/Air Defense Product Improvement Program	0203801A	226	07....................................Volume 4b -234
Other Missile Product Improvement Programs	0203802A	227	07....................................Volume 4b -240
Patriot Product Improvement	0607865A	220	07....................................Volume 4b -151
SATCOM Ground Environment (SPACE)	0303142A	234	07....................................Volume 4b -294
TENCAP Enhancements	0607212A	216	07....................................Volume 4b -132
Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	0607143A	212	07....................................Volume 4b -101
Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Programs	0607131A	208	07......................................Volume 4b -30

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Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement 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
Total Program Element	-	13.670	14.639	17.780	-	17.780	19.151	21.095	16.134	16.295	0.000	118.764
093: Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)	-	9.584	7.751	9.464	-	9.464	10.155	11.132	8.652	8.738	0.000	65.476
DX8: HIMARS Product Improvement Program	-	4.086	6.888	8.316	-	8.316	8.996	9.963	7.482	7.557	0.000	53.288

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Program element 0603778A supports development and testing of the Army's rocket launcher fleet, including the M270A1 and M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System

(MLRS) launcher and the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (M142 HIMARS) launcher. MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers support the Army's Long Range

Precision Fires modernization effort. Updated launchers are required to fire current and future munitions such as the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and Extended

Range (ER) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). Funding from both Projects 093 and DX8 contributes to common efforts between both launcher

platforms such as Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) integration and rocket launcher software development effort by the US Army Combat Capabilities

Development Command (DEVCOM). Supports the Army's goal to develop common solutions applicable to both MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers.

This funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (M142 HIMARS) programs. The MLRS and M142 HIMARS programs are components of an integrated fires development effort that includes survivability, resiliency, and effectiveness improvements against advanced threats from near-peer adversaries.

Funding from both Projects 093 and DX8 continues software development, Next Gen APNT Increment 2 Receiver development, and testing. Software development supports fire control system evolution to maintain compatibility with current and future munitions. Next Generation APNT Receiver development will replace the obsolete Increment 1 APNT receiver with an Increment 2 (Next Generation APNT) receiver as well as address the evolving threat environment. This receiver incorporates advancements including, but not limited to: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, or Beamforming. Supports the Army's goal to develop common solutions applicable to both MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers.

Project 093. The M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launcher is a full-spectrum, combat-proven, all-weather, 24/7 lethal and responsive, precision strike weapon system. MLRS launchers support the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. MLRS provides critical missile precision strike, operational shaping fires, counterfire, and close support destructive and suppressive fires. MLRS is a tracked, indirect fire, rocket/missile launcher capable of firing two pods of precision rockets/missiles from the current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and future MFOM to include the Extended Range GMLRS (ERGMLRS). MLRS launchers support Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. Funds software development, training updates, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology implementation, integration of satellite communications, integration of evolving cybersecurity requirements, and nonrecurring engineering for

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program

the MLRS launcher. Funds development related to maintaining capability associated with the current and evolving threat. Funds non-recurring engineering for system hardware and software modernization to the MLRS chassis, launcher loader module, and fire control system.

Project DX8. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (M142 HIMARS) launcher is a full spectrum, combat proven, all weather, 24/7 lethal and responsive, precision strike weapon system. M142 HIMARS launchers support the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. M142 HIMARS provides critical missile precision strike, operational shaping fires, counterfire, and close support destructive and suppressive fires. M142 HIMARS is a C-130 or C-17 transportable, wheeled, indirect fire, rocket/missile launcher capable of firing one pod of precision rockets/missiles from the current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) including the Guided MLRS (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and future MFOM to include the Extended Range GMLRS (ER-GMLRS). M142 HIMARS launchers support Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. Funds software development, training updates, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology implementation, integration of satellite communications, integration of evolving cybersecurity requirements, and nonrecurring engineering for the M142 HIMARS launcher. Funds development related to maintaining capability associated with the current and evolving threat.

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

Previous President's Budget 14.188 14.639 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 13.670 14.639 17.780 -17.780 Total Adjustments -0.518 0.000 17.780 -17.780

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.518 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --17.780 -17.780

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 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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
093: Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)	-	9.584	7.751	9.464	-	9.464	10.155	11.132	8.652	8.738	0.000	65.476
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Project 093. The M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launcher is a full-spectrum, combat-proven, all-weather, 24/7 lethal and responsive, precision strike

weapon system. MLRS launchers support the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. MLRS provides critical missile precision strike, operational

shaping fires, counterfire, and close support destructive and suppressive fires. MLRS is a tracked, indirect fire, rocket/missile launcher capable of firing two pods of

precision rockets/missiles from the current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

(GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and future MFOM to include the Extended Range GMLRS (ER

GMLRS). MLRS launchers support Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. Funds software development, training updates, Assured Positioning, Navigation and

Timing (APNT) technology implementation, integration of satellite communications, integration of evolving cybersecurity requirements, and nonrecurring engineering for

the MLRS launcher. Funds development related to maintaining capability associated with the current and evolving threat. Funds non-recurring engineering for system

hardware and software modernization to the MLRS chassis, launcher loader module, and fire control system.

Funding from Project 093 continues software development, Next Gen APNT Receiver development, and testing. Software development supports fire control system evolution to maintain compatibility with current and future munitions. Next Generation APNT Increment 2 Receiver development will replace the obsolete Increment 1 APNT receiver with an Increment 2 (Next Generation APNT) receiver as well as address the evolving threat environment. This receiver incorporates advancements including, but not limited to: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, or Beamforming. Supports the Army's goal to develop common solutions applicable to both MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers.

Justification: FY2027 Base funding in the amount of $9.464 million for Project 093 continues tactical launcher software development, qualification, and materiel release. These efforts support the fire control system (FCS) electronic obsolescence mitigation hardware upgrade required to operate the launcher and field additional launchers. Continues the Next Generation APNT Increment 2 Receiver development which will replace the Increment 1 M-code receiver with an upgraded receiver that addresses the evolving threat environment.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: MLRS Product Improvement Program Description: Description: The MLRS Product Improvement Program provides the preservation of platform viability and readiness to accept technology insertion as capability enhancements are developed and to mitigate electronic obsolescence. Support efforts include: obsolescence mitigation and enhancements for the M993 carrier, fire control system, launcher loader module	9.584	7.751	9.464

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
and enhanced command and control; development and updating the fire control system software to keep pace with changes to the munitions; and performing Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I), interoperability and Information Assurance compliance certification and network interoperability testing. Perform technical assessments and concept studies for the following: electronic obsolescence mitigation, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT), crew protection, automotive and hardware/software enhancements, improving operational timelines and risk reduction. FY 2026 Plans: Completes the integration of the Increment 1 M-Code Receiver. Continues the tactical launcher software development to incorporate updates from Functional Qualification Test (FQT) and Post System Integration Test (SIT) qualification to support the fire control system (FCS), integrates and tests the improved Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities and satellite communications; including M-Code and Anti-Jam (AJ) capabilities. Updates software to integrate evolving cybersecurity requirements. Develop, integrate, and test rocket launcher solutions, including test planning to support test events. Initiates Increment 2, Next Generation APNT Receiver development which will replace the obsolete Increment 1 M-code receiver. Also initiates the design of the receiver electronics for the Increment 2 M-code application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) developed by Space Force. The design, testing, and qualification of the ASIC receiver is expected to take approximately four years followed by integration testing and qualification at the system level. The Increment 2 APNT Receiver effort will replace the NavStrike M receiver due to obsolescence. The Increment 2 APNT Receiver addresses the evolving threat environment. Potential advancements include efforts such as: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, and Beamforming. FY 2027 Plans: Continues tactical launcher software development to incorporate updates from Functional Qualification Test (FQT) and Post System Integration Test (SIT) qualification to support the fire control system (FCS). Continues qualification, development, integration and testing of the improved Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities and satellite communications, including Increment 2 M-Code and Anti-Jam (AJ) capabilities. Updates software to integrate evolving cybersecurity requirements. Continues the design of the receiver electronics for the Increment 2 M-code circuit developed by Space Force. Conduct test planning and execution. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Increase from FY2026 to FY 2027 funds integration and testing of the Next Generation APNT Increment 2 receiver capability. This capability enables MLRS launchers to operate effectively in contested and/or GPS-denied environments and achieves compliance with National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 111-383, Section 913) which mandates M-code.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	9.584	7.751	9.464

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

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
• C67500: MLRS Mods	320.591	243.470	289.496	-	289.496	289.782	295.560	302.374	-	Continuing Continuing
Remarks

C67500 is Budget Line-Item Number (BLIN) 22 funded in the Missiles Procurement Army appropriation.

D. Acquisition Strategy

The MLRS Product Improvement Program performs development efforts required to address emerging requirements. Emerging requirements include, but are not limited to, updates to address emerging threats to the launcher organic software, reacting to system changes driven by policy and emerging requirements, and maintaining architectural compatibility with other Army ground-based systems reducing sustainability costs. Update software and hardware for communications and munitions to maintain compatibility and operational viability against near-peer adversaries. The MLRS program is a component of an integrated fires development effort that includes survivability, resiliency, and effectiveness improvements against advanced threats from near-peer adversaries. This effort includes integration with an evolving common fires mission command, common development tools and processes, and annual test and evaluation to provide data to support program assessments and progress toward closure of performance gaps.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

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
Organic Software Development	MIPR	CCDC AvMC : Redstone Arsenal, AL	29.898	4.297	Nov 2024	4.255	Nov 2025	4.940	Apr 2027	-		4.940	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Integration	SS/CPFF	LMMFC : Grand Prairie, TX	12.477	4.684	Nov 2024	0.310	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	17.471	-
Next Gen APNT Receiver Development	SS/CPFF	BAE : Cedar Rapids, IA	-	-		2.663	Apr 2026	3.990	Feb 2027	-		3.990	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	42.375	8.981		7.228		8.930		-		8.930	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Organic (government developed, maintained, and owned) software development includes additional research and development related to fire control system obsolescence.

Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) includes activities such as Global Positioning System (GPS) Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoofing capabilities, and integration of satellite communications.

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 Support	MIPR	Ft Hood, TX, ATEC, APG, MD, WSMR, RTC, : RSA: Various	2.593	0.603	Nov 2024	0.523	Apr 2026	0.534	Apr 2027	-		0.534	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	2.593	0.603		0.523		0.534		-		0.534	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Test support includes, but is not limited to, software qualification for the fire control system as well as the qualification and testing of the Increment 2 receiver.

	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	44.968	9.584		7.751		9.464		-		9.464	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
	Prior Years	FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract

Remarks

Acronyms: APNT: Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing ATEC - US Army Test and Evaluation Command; AvMC: Aviation and Missile Center; APG MD - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; DEVCOM: Combat Capabilities Development Command; RTC RSA - Redstone Test Center, Redstone Arsenal; STORM - Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles WR - Work Request WSMR - White Sands Missile Range;

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) 093 / Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Software Development & Support	1		2018	4		2031
Increment 1 Hardware Integration	3		2023	2		2025
Increment 1 Hardware EDT Testing/Analysis	4		2024	2		2026
Increment 1 Production Cut-In	3		2026	3		2026
Next Gen APNT Receiver Development	1		2026	4		2031
Next Gen Receiver Requirements Development	1		2026	4		2026
Receive USSF Increment 2 M-Code ASIC	1		2027	1		2027
Increment 2 M-Code Design Addressing APNT Evolving Threat	4		2026	2		2029
Subcomponent Qualification and Testing	4		2028	1		2030
System Integration, Qualification, and Testing	4		2029	4		2031

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement 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
DX8: HIMARS Product Improvement Program	-	4.086	6.888	8.316	-	8.316	8.996	9.963	7.482	7.557	0.000	53.288
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Project DX8. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (M142 HIMARS) launcher is a full spectrum, combat proven, all weather, 24/7 lethal and responsive,

precision strike weapon system. M142 HIMARS launchers support the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. M142 HIMARS provides critical missile

precision strike, operational shaping fires, counterfire, and close support destructive and suppressive fires. M142 HIMARS is a C-130 or C-17 transportable, wheeled,

indirect fire, rocket/missile launcher capable of firing one pod of precision rockets/missiles from the current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions

(MFOM) including the Guided MLRS (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and future MFOM to include

the Extended Range GMLRS (ER-GMLRS). M142 HIMARS launchers support Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. Funds software development, training

updates, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology implementation, integration of satellite communications, integration of evolving cybersecurity

requirements, and nonrecurring engineering for the M142 HIMARS launcher. Funds development related to maintaining capability associated with the current and

evolving threat.

Funding from Project DX8 continues software development, Next Gen APNT Increment 2 Receiver development, and testing. Software development supports fire control system evolution to maintain compatibility with current and future munitions. Next Generation APNT Receiver development will replace the obsolete Increment 1 APNT receiver with an Increment 2 (Next Generation APNT) receiver as well as address the evolving threat environment. This receiver incorporates advancements including, but not limited to: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, or Beamforming. Supports the Army's goal to develop common solutions applicable to both MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers.

Justification: FY2027 Base funding in the amount of $8.316 million for Project DX8 continues Common Fire Control System (CFCS) software development, qualification, and materiel release. These efforts support the fire control system (FCS) electronic obsolescence mitigation hardware upgrade required to operate an HIMARS launcher. The tactical software is required to field additional launchers, maintain backward compatibility for current fleet sustainment, and is the first release of government developed software common to both the M270A2 MLRS and M142 HIMARS launcher. Continues Next Generation APNT Increment 2 Receiver development which addresses the evolving threat environment.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: MLRS Production Improvement Program (PIP)-HIMARS PIP Description: Description: The HIMARS Product Improvement Program provides the preservation of platform viability and readiness to accept technology insertion. As capability enhancements are developed, technology is inserted to mitigate	4.086	6.888	8.316

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
obsolescence. Support efforts include: obsolescence mitigation and enhancements for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) Carrier, fire control system, launcher loader module and Enhanced Command and Control; development and updating the Fire Control System software to keep pace with changes to the munitions; and performing Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I)/interoperability and Information Assurance compliance certification and network interoperability testing. Perform technical assessments and concept studies for the following: electronic obsolescence mitigation and redesign to keep pace with the evolving threat, Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (APNT), crew protection, automotive and hardware/software enhancements, improving operational timelines, leader-follower technology and risk reduction. FY 2026 Plans: Completes the integration of the Increment 1 M-Code Receiver. Continues the tactical launcher software development to incorporate updates from Functional Qualification Test (FQT) and Post System Integration Test (SIT) qualification to support the fire control system (FCS), integrates and tests the improved Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities and satellite communications; including M-Code and Anti-Jam (AJ) capabilities. Updates software to integrate evolving cybersecurity requirements. Develop, integrate, and test rocket launcher solutions, including test planning to support test events. Initiates Increment 2, Next Generation APNT Receiver development which will replace the obsolete Increment 1 M-code receiver. Also initiates the design of the receiver electronics for the Increment 2 M-code application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) developed by Space Force. The design, testing, and qualification of the ASIC receiver is expected to take approximately four years followed by integration testing and qualification at the system level. The Increment 2 APNT Receiver effort will replace the NavStrike M receiver due to obsolescence. The Increment 2 APNT Receiver addresses the evolving threat environment. Potential advancements include efforts such as: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, and Beamforming. FY 2027 Plans: Continues tactical launcher software development to incorporate updates from Functional Qualification Test (FQT) and Post System Integration Test (SIT) qualification to support the fire control system (FCS). Continues qualification, development, integration and testing of the improved Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities and satellite communications, including Increment 2 M-Code and Anti-Jam (AJ) capabilities. Updates software to integrate evolving cybersecurity requirements. Continues the design of the receiver electronics for the Increment 2 M-code circuit developed by Space Force. Conducts test planning and execution. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Increase from FY2026 to FY 2027 funds integration and testing of the Next Generation APNT Increment 2 receiver capability. This capability enables HIMARS launchers to operate effectively in contested and/or GPS-denied environments and achieves

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
compliance with National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 111-383, Section 913) which mandates M-code.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	4.086	6.888	8.316

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

• C67501: HIMARS Modifications 49.581 54.005 54.363 -54.363 99.372 99.860 99.826 155.221 Continuing Continuing

• C02901: High Mobility Artillery 175.539 61.503 745.682 -745.682 142.607 31.891 34.488 0.809 0.000 1,192.519 Rocket System (HIMARS)

Remarks

C67501 (Budget Line Item Number 23) and C02901 (Budget Line Item Number 15) are funded in the Missiles Procurement Army appropriation.

D. Acquisition Strategy

The M142 HIMARS Product Improvement Program performs development efforts required to address emerging requirements. Emerging requirements include, but are not limited to, updates to address emerging threats to the launcher organic fire control system software, reacting to system changes driven by policy and emerging requirements, and maintaining architectural compatibility with other Army ground-based systems reducing sustainability costs. Update software and hardware for communications and munitions to maintain compatibility and operational viability against near-peer adversaries. The M142 HIMARS program is a component of an integrated fires development effort that includes survivability, resiliency, and effectiveness improvements against advanced threats from near-peer adversaries. This effort includes integration with an evolving common fires mission command, common development tools and processes, and annual test and evaluation to provide data to support program assessments and progress toward closure of performance gaps.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement Program

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
Organic Software Development	MIPR	CCDC AvMC : Redstone Arsenal, AL	35.971	2.948	Apr 2025	3.392	Nov 2025	3.792	Apr 2027	-		3.792	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) Integration	SS/CPFF	LMMFC : Grand Prairie, TX	7.125	0.626	Nov 2024	0.311	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	8.062	-
Next Gen APNT Receiver Development	SS/CPFF	BAE : Cedar Rapids, IA	-	-		2.662	Apr 2026	3.990	Feb 2027	-		3.990	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	43.096	3.574		6.365		7.782		-		7.782	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Organic (government developed, maintained, and owned) software development includes additional research and development related to fire control system electronic

obsolescence.

Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) activities includes integration of Global Positioning System (GPS) Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoofing capabilities, and integration of satellite communications.

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 Support	MIPR	Ft Hood, TX, ATEC, APG, MD, WSMR, RTC, RSA : Various	6.105	0.512	Nov 2024	0.523	Apr 2026	0.534	Apr 2027	-		0.534	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	6.105	0.512		0.523		0.534		-		0.534	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Test support includes, but is not limited to, software qualification for the fire control system as well as the qualification and testing of the Increment 2 receiver.

	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	49.201	4.086		6.888		8.316		-		8.316	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement Program
	Prior Years	FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract

Remarks

Acronyms: APG MD - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland APNT - Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing ATEC - US Army Test and Evaluation Command AvMC - Aviation and Missile Center DEVCOM - Combat Capabilities Development Command DIGAR - Digital Anti-Jam (AJ) Receiver RTC RSA - Redstone Test Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama STORM - Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles WSMR - White Sands Missile Range WR - Work Request

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement Program

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0603778A / MLRS Product Improvement Program	Project (Number/Name) DX8 / HIMARS Product Improvement Program

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Software Development & Support	1		2019	4		2031
Increment 1 Hardware Integration	1		2022	1		2025
Increment 1 Hardware EDT Testing/Analysis	3		2022	2		2026
Increment 1 Production Cut-In	3		2026	3		2026
Next Gen APNT Receiver Development	1		2026	4		2031
Next Gen Receiver Requirements Development	1		2026	4		2026
Receive USSF Increment 2 M-Code ASIC	1		2027	1		2027
Increment 2 M-Code Design Addressing APNT Evolving Threat	4		2026	2		2029
Subcomponent Qualification and Testing	4		2028	1		2030
System Integration, Qualification, and Testing	4		2029	4		2031

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology Support
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	-	7.300	8.449	6.613	-	6.613	6.817	6.951	7.074	7.142	Continuing	Continuing
FB1: Anti-Tamper Technology Support	-	7.300	8.449	6.613	-	6.613	6.817	6.951	7.074	7.142	Continuing	Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Anti-Tamper (AT) Technology Support. The Protective Technologies (PT) organization is the Army's Lead Technical Agent for the DoW AT program, which is focused on preventing exploitation reverse engineering (RE) of U.S. systems lost or captured on the battlefield or sold via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). In support of this mission, PT's classified efforts are focused on independent AT Validation and Verification (V&V) activities with Army programs, AT/RE Lab facilities and equipment and AT/RE Lab assessments. This program element funds these efforts for the U.S. Army to implement DoDD 5200-47e and AR 70-77.

Work in this Project is performed by the United States Army Futures Command (AFC), U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC), Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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

Previous President's Budget 7.489 6.449 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 7.300 8.449 6.613 -6.613 Total Adjustments -0.189 2.000 6.613 -6.613

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds -2.000

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.189 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --6.613 -6.613

Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Project: FB1: Anti-Tamper Technology Support Congressional Add: Post-Quantum Anti-Tamper Technology Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: FB1

Congressional Add Totals for all Projects

FY 2025FY 2026-2.000-2.000-2.000

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 Army		Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology Support

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 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology S upport	Project (Number/Name) FB1 / Anti-Tamper Technology Support
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
FB1: Anti-Tamper Technology Support	-	7.300	8.449	6.613	-	6.613	6.817	6.951	7.074	7.142	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Anti-Tamper (AT) Technology Support. The Protective Technologies (PT) organization is the Army's Lead Technical Agent for the DoW AT program, which is focused

on preventing exploitation/reverse engineering (RE) of U.S. systems lost or captured on the battlefield or sold via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial

Sales (DCS). In support of this mission, PT's classified efforts are focused on independent AT Validation and Verification (V&V) activities with Army programs, AT/RE

Lab facilities and equipment and AT/RE Lab assessments. This project funds these efforts for the U.S. Army to implement DoDD 5200-47e and AR 70-77.

Work in this project is performed by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC).

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Anti-Tamper (AT) Technology Support Description: AT technology encompasses the systems engineering activities intended to prevent and/or delay exploitation of critical technologies in U.S. weapon systems. These activities involve the entire life-cycle of systems acquisition, including research, development, implementation, and testing of AT measures. AT protections help ensure that the weapons systems' critical technologies employed by our warfighters remain effective against adversarial threats. FY 2026 Plans: Will continue to maintain the Protective Technologies (PT) core team of SMEs available for this ongoing mission to support the development and fielding of Army programs through the technical evaluation of their AT architectures as allocated funding allows. In support of its primary mission, PT must continue to build and maintain state-of-the-art reverse engineering (RE) capabilities to facilitate technical assessments to evaluate the vulnerabilities of micro-electronic components used in the electronic designs of Army weapons systems with critical program information (CPI) that requires protection. FY 2027 Plans: Will continue to maintain the Protective Technologies (PT) core team of SMEs available for this ongoing mission to support the development and fielding of Army programs through the technical evaluation of their AT architectures as allocated funding allows. In support of its primary mission, PT must continue to build and maintain state-of-the-art reverse engineering (RE) capabilities to keep ahead of the growing threats and facilitate technical assessments to evaluate the vulnerabilities of micro-electronic	7.300	6.449	6.613

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology S upport	Project (Number/Name) FB1 / Anti-Tamper Technology Support

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
components used in the electronic designs of Army weapons systems with critical program information (CPI) that requires protection. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase reflects revised economic assumptions..
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	7.300	6.449	6.613

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Post-Quantum Anti-Tamper Technology FY 2026 Plans: Congressional Interest Item funding provided for Post-Quantum Anti-Tamper Technology	-	2.000
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	2.000

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

N/A

D. Acquisition Strategy

N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology S upport	Project (Number/Name) FB1 / Anti-Tamper Technology Support

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
		Redstone Arsenal
AT V&V Activities	Various	& Prime Contract locations : Redstone	17.186	2.649	Oct 2024	2.358	Oct 2025	2.418	Oct 2026	-		2.418	0.000	24.611	-
		Arsenal
AT CA - Post-Quantum Anti-Tamper Technology	TBD	To Be Determined : To Be Determined	-	-		2.000	Feb 2026	-		-		-	0.000	2.000	-
Subtotal	17.186	2.649		4.358		2.418		-		2.418	0.000	26.611	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
AT/RE Lab Facilities & Equipment	Various	Redstone Arsenal, AL : Redstone Arsenal, AL	17.726	2.766	Oct 2024	2.413	Oct 2025	2.489	Oct 2026	-		2.489	0.000	25.394	-
	Subtotal	17.726	2.766		2.413		2.489		-		2.489	0.000	25.394	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
AT/RE Laboratory Assessments	Various	Redstone Arsenal, AL : Redstone Arsenal, AL	10.669	1.885	Oct 2024	1.678	Oct 2025	1.706	Oct 2026	-		1.706	0.000	15.938	-
Subtotal	10.669	1.885		1.678		1.706		-		1.706	0.000	15.938	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	45.581	7.300		8.449		6.613		-		6.613	0.000	67.943	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology S upport	Project (Number/Name) FB1 / Anti-Tamper Technology Support

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0605024A / Anti-Tamper Technology S upport	Project (Number/Name) FB1 / Anti-Tamper Technology Support

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
AT V&V Activities	1		2017	4		2031
AT/RE Lab Facilities and Equipment	1		2017	4		2031
AT/RE Laboratory Assessments	1		2017	4		2031
AT Congressional Add - New Novel Tech Solutions	2		2019	4		2019
AT Congressional Add - Post-Quantum Anti-Tamper Technology	2		2026	4		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607101A / Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Product Improvement
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	-	0.261	0.115	0.488	-	0.488	-	-	-	-	0.000	0.864
DJ7: Radiological Detection System Development	-	0.261	0.115	0.488	-	0.488	-	-	-	-	0.000	0.864

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Product Improvement line supports obsolescence management and product improvement efforts for overall chemical, radiological, and biological detection and protection for efforts that have been fielding or have received approval for full rate production.

Project DJ7 Radiological Detection System (RDS) Development supports continued product improvement and obsolescence management for RDS as it fields to the warfighter.

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

Previous President's Budget 0.271 0.115 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 0.261 0.115 0.488 -0.488 Total Adjustments -0.010 0.000 0.488 -0.488

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.010 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --0.488 -0.488

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 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607101A / Combating Weapons of Mas s Destruction (CWMD) Product Improveme nt	Project (Number/Name) DJ7 / Radiological Detection System 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
DJ7: Radiological Detection System Development	-	0.261	0.115	0.488	-	0.488	-	-	-	-	0.000	0.864
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Product Improvement line supports obsolescence management and product improvement efforts for overall

chemical, radiological, and biological detection and protection for the warfighter for multiple programs of record.

Radiological Detection System (RDS) will replace the current radiation detection, indication, and computation (RADIAC) systems used by the Joint Services and will consolidate the capabilities into one joint solution. RDS consists of a handheld base unit with beta/gamma detection capability and six probes. RDS incorporates geolocation data- Global Positioning System interface capability, Network Ready data and lessons learned from Operation TOMODACHI which includes common measurements, common equipment, and adequate sensitivity. RDS benefits the warfighter by providing a common Joint capability to detect, identify, and compute total exposure to multiple radiation types, and reduces the acquisition as well as sustainment costs across the Joint Services by taking advantage of economies of scale.

FY 2027 dollars in the amount of $0.488 million supports required radio interoperability testing supporting the net-ready KPP and Follow On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E).

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: RDS Obsolescence Management FY 2026 Plans: Continue addressing radio interoperability to support the Net Ready KPP and continue activities to support follow-on operational test and evaluation (FOT&E). FY 2027 Plans: Complete Follow-On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) activities in support of the Net-Ready KPP as well as interoperability testing on the DAGR GPS replacement. Continue Program management and administration processes to include but not limited to program oversight, resource justification, budgeting and programming, milestone and schedule tracking. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Funding increase supports scope of requirements testing and funds needed for completing Follow-On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) activities.	0.261	0.115	0.488
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	0.261	0.115	0.488

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607101A / Combating Weapons of Mas s Destruction (CWMD) Product Improveme nt	Project (Number/Name) DJ7 / Radiological Detection System 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 T	otal Cost
• M01280: Radiological	13.603	9.072	12.166	-	12.166	15.367	20.587	20.097	21.370	0.000	112.262
Detection System
Remarks

The Radiological Detection System (RDS) receives procurement funds from Joint services (in addition to USA) to purchase systems using existing contract vehicles and maximize pricing incentives. Variations in unit costs are directly related to the funding received and quantities purchased.

D. Acquisition Strategy

The Radiological Detection System (RDS) will utilize funding through Other Government Agency (OGA) support via MIPR to accomplish test and interoperability requirements consistent with the program schedule.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607101A / Combating Weapons of Mas s Destruction (CWMD) Product Improveme nt	Project (Number/Name) DJ7 / Radiological Detection System 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 Support	Various	Various : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	-	0.035	Dec 2024	0.015	Apr 2026	0.063	Dec 2026	-		0.063	0.000	0.113	-
Subtotal	-	0.035		0.015		0.063		-		0.063	0.000	0.113	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
Government Team Labor	MIPR	CCBC CBC : APG, MD	-	0.107	Apr 2025	0.100	Apr 2026	0.200	Apr 2027	-		0.200	0.000	0.407	-
Subtotal	-	0.107		0.100		0.200		-		0.200	0.000	0.407	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
T&E Interoperability	MIPR	Operational Test Command (OTC) : TBD	-	0.119	Apr 2025	-		0.225	Jan 2027	-		0.225	0.000	0.344	-
Subtotal	-	0.119		-		0.225		-		0.225	0.000	0.344	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	-	0.261		0.115		0.488		-		0.488	0.000	0.864	N/A

Remarks

PE 0607101A: Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (C... UNCLASSIFIED Army Page 4 of 6 R-1 Line #207

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607101A / Combating Weapons of Mas s Destruction (CWMD) Product Improveme nt	Project (Number/Name) DJ7 / Radiological Detection System Development

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607101A / Combating Weapons of Mas s Destruction (CWMD) Product Improveme nt	Project (Number/Name) DJ7 / Radiological Detection System Development

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Interoperability - RDS	2		2025	4		2027
Follow-On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) - RDS	2		2026	1		2027
Defense Advanced GPS Reciever (DAGR) Replacement - RDS	1		2027	4		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Programs
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	-	31.285	80.762	21.553	-	21.553	12.622	7.663	7.604	7.681	Continuing	Continuing
CP2: Precision Fire Technology Improvements	-	8.219	3.630	3.750	-	3.750	3.823	3.880	3.882	3.921	0.000	31.105
ER2: Close Combat Technology	-	6.090	4.707	6.480	-	6.480	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
ER5: Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology	-	5.222	10.302	2.343	-	2.343	2.369	2.388	2.389	2.413	Continuing	Continuing
ER6: Direct Fire Technology	-	11.754	62.123	8.980	-	8.980	6.430	1.395	1.333	1.347	Continuing	Continuing

Note

The FY 2026 spend plan amount for Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Programs includes $80,762 thousand of discretionary and $2,400 thousand of

mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $83,162 thousand.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Project CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements supports developmental initiatives for precision artillery munitions to include projectiles and fuzes, and fuze setter. Efforts will drive artillery fuze setter platform integration requirements as well as developmental precision artillery munitions and artillery weapon system requirements. Efforts will identify, characterize, study, analyze, test, and develop Precision Guided Munition (PGM), platform, communications and Fuze technologies to increase range, lethality, effectiveness, survivability, and accuracy required to support the Army's Field Artillery modernization objectives. Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding will support software development and integration activities as well as continued monitoring of upgrade strategies and requirements of interfacing PGMs, platforms, fire control systems, and Fuzes in support of artillery ammunition and platform modernization. Funding will also support fuze setter development activities necessary for compatibility with PGMs and increased power, and data handling capabilities.

Project ER2 / Close Combat Technology includes development efforts to upgrade Close Combat technologies, energetics, and munitions, such as counter explosives, grenades, demolitions, shoulder launched munitions, pyrotechnic simulators, countermeasure flares, non-lethal ammunition/systems, networked munitions and mines, and sUAS lethal & protective payloads that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production. Funding will allow the project to identify, characterize, study, analyze, test and develop technologies to resolve close combat munition reliability, safety, environmental, storage, standardization, obsolescence and manufacturing/producibility issues.

Project ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology includes product improvement and development efforts to upgrade indirect fire weapon systems and munitions, as well as fuzed munitions that are fielded and/or are in production. Initiatives include improved target engagement, increased reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety, standardization and interoperability with weapons and munitions of Allied Nations, defense exportability features, reduction of failure mechanisms, and supply chain risks through the introduction of new and alternative technology and materiel solutions, improvement of manufacturing methods and their associated production and life cycle support processes, new capabilities in response to the evolving and emerging threats and countermeasures, and reduction/elimination of potential environmental

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: OperationalSystems DevelopmentR-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement ProgramsFY 2025FY 20264.800-4.800-4.400-

and health risks associated with these products. This endeavor will sustain and enhance indirect fire weapon systems and fuzed munitions for the U.S. Army and the Department of War (DoW). Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding will continue to support analysis/risk mitigation efforts to deliver the Setback Generator Tester to provide standardized test methods; continue Mortar and Medium Caliber proximity signal processor Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) second source qualifications. Block Upgrade: deliver the M739A1 Spinlock Spring Redesign for Automation to production; deliver Medium Caliber Miniature Battery dynamic modeling & simulation to support design changes; continue the common artillery ESAD; continue the extended duration M782 artillery fuze thermal battery integration; and start AMP ESAD integration.

Project ER6 / The Direct Fire Technology funding will be used to support direct fire ammunition from small caliber ammunition, medium caliber ammunition and large caliber ammunition enhancements to lethality, effectiveness, survivability, accuracy and general product improvements. Funding supports a number of small caliber ammunition projects including improvements to training ammunition; improvements to make small caliber primers more environmentally friendly; optimization of handgun ammunition; exploring precision sniper improvements and continuing the effort to reduce Soldier load by developing lightweight ammunition. Improvements to medium caliber ammunition include lethality and safety enhancements including Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) technology. Improvements to 105mm and 120mm tank ammunition include examination and implementation of performance enhancement and improvements to tracer and combustible cartridge case.

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

Previous President's Budget 31.563 13.687 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 31.285 80.762 21.553 -21.553 Total Adjustments -0.278 67.075 21.553 -21.553

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --• Congressional Adds 22.200 67.075

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.278 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years -22.200 -21.553 -21.553

Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Project: CP2: Precision Fire Technology Improvements Congressional Add: Advanced Thermal Batteries Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: CP2

Project: ER2: Close Combat Technology Congressional Add: Munitions Production Research

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Programs
Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: ER2 Project: ER5: Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology Congressional Add: Development and Testing Software for 155mm Round Production Congressional Add: AI Technology for Munitions Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: ER5 Project: ER6: Direct Fire Technology Congressional Add: Stibnite and Antimony for Ammunition Production Congressional Add: Refractory Metal Alloys for Hypersonics Congressional Add: Small Arms Primer Manufacturing Congressional Add: Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Program Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: ER6 Congressional Add Totals for all Projects	FY 2025	FY 2026
4.400	-
3.000	-
-	8.000
3.000	8.000
10.000	12.500
-	10.000
-	23.775
-	12.800
10.000	59.075
22.200	67.075

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 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements
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
CP2: Precision Fire Technology Improvements	-	8.219	3.630	3.750	-	3.750	3.823	3.880	3.882	3.921	0.000	31.105
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Precision Fire Technology Improvements project supports developmental initiatives for precision artillery munitions to include projectiles and fuzes, and fuze setter.

Efforts will drive artillery fuze setter platform integration requirements as well as developmental precision artillery munitions and artillery weapon system requirements.

Efforts will identify, characterize, study, analyze, test, and develop Precision Guided Munition (PGM), platform, communications and Fuze technologies to increase

range, lethality, effectiveness, survivability, and accuracy required to support the Army's Field Artillery modernization objectives. Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding will

support software development and integration activities as well as continued monitoring of upgrade strategies and requirements of interfacing PGMs, platforms, fire

control systems, and Fuzes in support of artillery ammunition and platform modernization. Funding will also support fuze setter development activities necessary for

compatibility with PGMs and increased power, and data handling capabilities.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS) Modernization Description: This project supports developmental initiatives for precision artillery munitions to include projectiles and fuzes, and fuze setter. Efforts will drive artillery fuze setter platform integration requirements as well as developmental precision artillery munitions and artillery weapon system requirements. FY 2026 Plans: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding will support software development and integration activities as well as continued monitoring of upgrade strategies and requirements of interfacing PGMs and Fuzes in support of artillery ammunition and platform modernization. Funding will also support fuze setter development activities necessary for compatibility with PGMs and increased power and data handling capabilities. FY 2027 Plans: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding will support software development and integration activities as well as continued monitoring of upgrade strategies and requirements of interfacing PGMs, platforms, fire control systems, and Fuzes in support of artillery ammunition and platform modernization. Funding will also support fuze setter development activities necessary for compatibility with PGMs and increased power and data handling capabilities. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement:	3.419	3.630	3.750

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
The net funding increase of $0.120 million from FY 2026 to FY 2027 reflects the continuation of software development and integration activities along with the continued monitoring of upgrade strategies and requirements of interfacing PGMs, platforms, fire control systems, and Fuzes. These efforts support both artillery ammunition and platform modernization.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	3.419	3.630	3.750

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Advanced Thermal Batteries FY 2025 Accomplishments: FY 2025 funding is supporting efforts to develop and advance materials required for the improved performance of thermal batteries within 155mm Precision Artillery Munitions.	4.800	-
Congressional Adds Subtotals	4.800	-

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

This project is utilizing US Government labor and development capabilities to accomplish trade studies and Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) contracts for development of modernized fuze setting concepts and model development. Upon completion, efforts will transition to production as Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to be integrated into existing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) production contracts.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements

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
Modernization Development and Hardware	Various	To Be Determined : TBD	2.165	1.637	Jun 2025	1.359	Jun 2026	1.452	Jun 2027	-		1.452	0.000	6.613	-
CONG Add - Advanced Thermal Batteries	C/FFP	TBD : Various	-	4.652	Mar 2026	-		-		-		-	0.000	4.652	-
Subtotal	2.165	6.289		1.359		1.452		-		1.452	0.000	11.265	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
Modernization Engineering Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	3.692	1.348	Nov 2024	1.871	Nov 2025	1.848	Nov 2026	-		1.848	0.000	8.759	-
Modernization Platform/ Fire Control Integration Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.200	0.100	Nov 2024	0.100	Nov 2025	0.100	Nov 2026	-		0.100	0.000	0.500	-
Modernization Cybersecurity Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.200	0.134	Nov 2024	0.100	Nov 2025	0.150	Nov 2026	-		0.150	0.000	0.584	-
CONG Add - Advanced Thermal Batteries Engineering Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center	-	0.148	Jan 2026	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.148	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements

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
		(DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
	Subtotal	4.092	1.730		2.071		2.098		-		2.098	0.000	9.991	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
Modernization Environmental Testing	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.200	0.100	Aug 2025	0.100	Aug 2026	0.100	Aug 2027	-		0.100	0.000	0.500	-
Modernization Firing Testing	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.200	0.100	Aug 2025	0.100	Aug 2026	0.100	Aug 2027	-		0.100	0.000	0.500	-
Subtotal	0.400	0.200		0.200		0.200		-		0.200	0.000	1.000	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	6.657	8.219		3.630		3.750		-		3.750	0.000	22.256	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) CP2 / Precision Fire Technology Improvements

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Precision Fire Technology Improvements	1		2022	4		2030
Configuration Management	1		2022	4		2031
Setter / Software Development	3		2022	4		2031
Requirements & Architecture Development	1		2022	3		2030
Power / Data Transmission Trade Studies	1		2023	3		2029
Developmental Projectile & Fuze Setting Integration	1		2023	4		2031
Platform/iPIK Setting Integration	3		2022	4		2031
Direct Set Interface Fabrication for Precision Guided Munition (PGM) Qualification	4		2024	4		2028
Fuze Setter Setter Platform Integration	4		2025	4		2028

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology
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
ER2: Close Combat Technology	-	6.090	4.707	6.480	-	6.480	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Project ER2 Close Combat Technology includes development efforts to upgrade Close Combat technologies, energetics, and munitions, such as counter explosives,

grenades, demolitions, shoulder launched munitions, pyrotechnic simulators, countermeasure flares, non-lethal ammunition/systems, networked munitions and

mines, and sUAS lethal & protective payloads that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production. Funding will allow the project to identify,

characterize, study, analyze, test and develop technologies to resolve close combat munition reliability, safety, environmental, storage, standardization, obsolescence

and manufacturing/producibility issues.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: M330 Obscuration Grenade Description: The M330 Hand Grenade Smoke Screening (HGSS) produces a dense cloud of non-colored smoke for 90 to 150 seconds in the visual spectrum for screening and concealment of the tactical small unit. The M330 is the approved replacement for the highly toxic AN-M8 HC Smoke hand grenade currently restricted for contingency operations. The interim solution, the M83 TA "Practice" smoke hand grenade, is not suitable and sustainable for combat operations as it requires a 3:1 ratio when compared to the AN-M8 HC or M330 for tactical obscuration. The M83 TA "Practice" smoke hand grenade will serve as the M330 HGSS trainer. The M330 enables the Soldier Lethality modernization priority by providing the Soldier with a tactical replacement for the AN-M8 that provides effective obscuration capability to support Soldier Maneuver under enemy fire while reducing toxicity to the Soldiers and Environment. The M330 also reduces Soldier load and the associated logistics burden as Soldiers can now use a single M330 in lieu of 3 M83s currently needed in tactical operations. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding continues to supports engineering efforts required to support Type Classification Standard and Full Materiel Release. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2026 is the last year of funding needed as effort will complete Type Classification Standard and Full Materiel Release in 2026.	1.090	0.600	-
Title: M67 (G881) Fragmentation Hand Grenade Description: The M67 Hand Grenade uses the M213 fuze which does not meet Insensitive Munitions (IM) requirements. The M67 E1 program is a modernization effort that will replace the legacy M67 with a more IM compliant system which greatly increases the safety of the warfighter as it will make the M67 less susceptible to inadvertent detonation. This effort will integrate the Israeli	0.250	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
M840 IM compliant foreign fuze as a replacement to the current M213 fuze and incorporate an IM compliant explosive fill. The new IM compliant fuze and explosive fill will be qualified for incorporation into the M67 design and the TDP will be updated. The M67 is an enabler for Soldier Lethality as it provides Soldiers with a highly effective capability that is easy to throw and can produce casualties to enemy combatants via a 15 meter fragmentation radius. This capability enables the soldier lethality Army modernization priority by providing increased lethality while increasing soldier survivability due to safety benefits of the more IM compliant grenade.
Title: M112 Demolition Block - Alternate Fill Description: This effort will qualify an alternative explosive fill (PAX-52) for the M112 demolition block that is a more reliable demolition for use in cold and extreme cold conditions and more environmentally friendly in manufacture and use. It also eliminates the need for Polyisobutylene (PIB) a current OCONUS single point failure within the production of the M112 Demolition Block.	0.250	-	-
Title: Volcano Modernization Description: This effort will develop improvements to the Volcano anti-vehicular scatterable mine delivery system and associated mine canisters. The focus will be on robotic control and integration on robotic and autonomous vehicle platforms, remote canister deployment, and tactical canister improvements. By leveraging advanced technologies, the modernization effort aims to enhance operational flexibility, efficiency, and safety by reducing the need for soldiers to operate in contested areas. FY 2026 Plans: 2026 funding will focus on addressing Volcano system roboticization and remote canister delivery solution and will explore improvements for an improved M87A1 Mine Canister. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will be used to continue prototype efforts for the robotic Volcano mine dispenser effort and investigate a modernized bottom attack mine sensor and algorithm approach for improved target engagement and countermeasure resistance. Funding also supports investigation and assessment for modernization of the M87A1 warhead via improvements to the liner and/ or explosive for enhanced armor penetration. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding decrease due to less funding required to complete prototyping and qualification efforts.	0.100	2.000	1.200
Title: Payload Modernization for sUAS Description: sUAS Lethal & Protective Payload improvements to be able to deliver from sUAS platform to provide one way attack, payload emplacement, drop payload, and direct fire. This program supports the Army's goal to iteratively improve UAS	-	1.607	3.130

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
and arm Warfighters with a variety of American UAS to enable them to train for modern combat and retain our edge on the battlefield. Modification to legacy payload, initiators, fuze, and weapon release system (WRS) will be the primary focus. Modeling and Simulation of legacy payload in mission use cases will be conducted to prioritize efforts. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2027 funding will be used to support development efforts to upgrade Picatinny CLIK Weapon Release Systems (WRS), fuzes, and scaling production of advanced initiators to deliver sUAS munitions from sUAS. These efforts include operational test & evaluation events. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will continue to support development efforts to upgrade Picatinny CLIK Weapon Release Systems (WRS), fuzes, and scaling production of advanced initiators to deliver sUAS munitions from sUAS. Funding will continue to support operational test & evaluation events. Funding will also support modeling & simulation study to analyze other legacy munitions as sUAS delivered munitions to prioritize R&D efforts. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Payload modernization increase will continue to support development efforts to upgrade Picatinny CLIK Weapon Release Systems (WRS), fuzes, and scaling production of advanced initiators.
Title: MICLIC Trainer Description: This effort will develop a replacement for the current M68 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) training round which has proven to be expensive and difficult to utilize. The M68 trainer is designed to be fired 3 times but repacking the inert line charge into its "tub" after a firing event is a manpower intensive and time consuming endeavor, which leads to an ineffective training experience for soldiers. This effort will explore concepts and qualify a solution that provides a realistic training experience for the soldier, reduces the scope of or eliminates the repacking task, and is more cost effective than the current system. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will continue to support support an analysis of alternatives, select a design solution, and establish a qualification plan in order to procure. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: MICLIC Trainer is a new effort in FY 2027.	-	-	0.400
Title: M82 Electronic Delay Description: This effort is to modernize current family of Smoke Pots (M8, M4A2, and M5). The tactical smoke pot uses a toxic carcinogen fill which poses a hazard to the Warfighter and does not effectively screen against advanced optic systems. Smoke	-	0.300	1.250

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
compositions developed under other efforts will be integrated and tested in the family of smoke pots for obscuration coverage through multi-spectral (visible, InfraRed) and millimeter wave spectrum. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding will be used to begin building prototypes, conducting functionality and environmental survivability testing and developing test reports. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will be used to procure electronic delay circuits and other M82 subcomponents. Funds will also be used for labor and testing to build M82 prototypes and test these at PBA including a qualification test to prove that the design is effective, then the team will integrate the changes into the M82 TDP. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 funding increase due to procurement of electronic delay circuits and other M82 subcomponents for the prototype build.
Title: Shoulder Launched Munition Improvements Description: This effort will improve Army Multipurpose Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) ammunition communication capability with M3A1 Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle Fire Control System. The improvements will enable the M3A1 Carl Gustaf rifle's fire control system to recognize the ballistic trajectories and energetic profile automatically enabling the Soldier to focus on the mission and reducing time to engage adversaries. This increases accuracy and improves Soldier Lethality. Effort will also add improvements to other soldier launched capabilities. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding will support software integration and verification testing for Multipurpose Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) ammunition communication capability. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: M3A1 Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle Fire Control System effort will be completed in FY 2026.	-	0.200	-
Title: Family of Smoke Pot Modernization Description: Funding will be used to modernize current family of Smoke Pots (M8, M4A2, and/M5). The tactical smoke pot uses a toxic carcinogen fill which poses a hazard to our Soldiers. The same mix being developed for the M330 would be integrated and tested in the Tactical smoke pot. FY 2027 Plans:	-	-	0.500

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
FY 2027 funding supports the M4A2/M5 Smoke Pot redesign and funding will also support testing and down select process. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Family of Smoke Pot Modernization is a new effort in FY 2027
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	1.690	4.707	6.480

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Munitions Production Research FY 2025 Accomplishments: Develop flexible pilot lines capable of cross munition production (e.g. Multi-Domain Operations and Overmatch). Demonstrate advanced sensor technologies for inspection of munition components and assemblies. Automated/robotic assembly of munition subcomponents and weaponized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Leverage improved digital design and remote tele-manufacturing to adapt and rapidly respond to evolving mission profiles	4.400	-
Congressional Adds Subtotals	4.400	-

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

• E31911: GRENADE, 0.100 3.033 3.084 -3.084 3.114 3.144 3.144 3.176 0.000 18.795

HAND:SMOKE, SCREENING, M330

• E32000: GRENADE, 7.522 10.643 15.761 -15.761 16.271 16.214 17.082 17.564 0.000 101.057 Hand, Frag, Delay, M67

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

M330 Obscuration Grenade: qualify an alternative fill as the legacy AN-M8 grenade is restricted for use in contingency operations due to its toxicity. Development of the M330 will ensure the Warfighter has tactical smoke obscuration. Once the smoke fill is qualified, the plan is to conduct Design Verification Testing, product qualification testing, implement the final design into the technical data package, and prepare for LRIP and production.

M67 E1 Fragmentation Hand Grenade: replace the legacy M67 with a more IM compliant system which greatly increases the safety of the warfighter as it will make the M67 less susceptible to inadvertent detonation. This involves integrating an IM compliant fuze along with an IM compliant explosive fill into the M67 offensive hand

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

grenade. The new design will be tested and qualified in order to mitigate the insensitive munition hazards associated with the explosive fill and the fuze technology. Follow-on procurement efforts will be competitive pending market research.

M112 Demolition Block: Alternate Fill: upon qualification of PAX-52 as a bulk explosive and qualification for use in the M112 as an alternative to C4, it will be incorporated into the M112 TDP via an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). Starting in FY 2027, a new contract for M112 will be established. M112 orders will be placed for the alternate (PAX-52) fill configuration, unless the current C4 configuration is specifically requested.

Volcano Modernization: Integrate the Volcano system with existing robotic and autonomous vehicle platforms, enabling soldiers to remotely dispense mines and establish obstacles.

MICLIC Trainer: An analysis of alternatives will evaluate options to modify or replace the current MICLIC M68A2 inert line charge and MK22Mod4 rocket. The selected solution will determine how to proceed with implementation and acquisition.

M82 Electronic Delay: modernize the design of specific parts to address reliability issues and to make it more producible. The new design will be validated through testing. The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be updated to implement the changes. The program will utilize an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract and other contracting capabilities like DOTC to demonstrate the design improvements.

Shoulder Launched Improvements: improve ammunition communication capability with M3A1 Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle Fire Control System. Conduct software integration and verification testing of rounds with updated electronic cartridge and complete Full Materiel Release.

Family of Smoke Pot Modernization: effort will assess foreign source and product that will enable to determine make or buy decision. Products will be acquired through Pine Bluff Arsenal. After TC/FMR, procurement funds will be awarded on full and open competition.

Payload Modernization for sUAS/Munitions Production Research: Utilize Other Transaction Authority (OTA) to produce test samples for testing.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

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
Volcano Modernization	MIPR	DEVCOM Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center : Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD	-	-		-		0.800	Jan 2027	-		0.800	0.000	0.800	-
Payload Modernization for sUAS	TBD	TBD : TBD	-	-		0.275	May 2026	0.500	Mar 2027	-		0.500	0.000	0.775	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	Option/ FFP	Tool Masters Inc. : Tescumbria, AL	0.015	0.009	Mar 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.024	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	MIPR	Battelle : Columbus, OH	0.279	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.279	-
Advanced Robotics Manufacturing	TBD	TBD : TBD	-	3.960	Mar 2026	-		-		-		-	0.000	3.960	-
Subtotal	0.294	3.969		0.275		1.300		-		1.300	0.000	5.838	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
M82 Electronic Delay	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		0.300	Mar 2026	0.800	Oct 2026	-		0.800	0.000	1.100	-
		DEVCOM
MICLIC Trainer	MIPR	Armaments Center :	-	-		-		0.300	Oct 2026	-		0.300	0.000	0.300	-
		Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
		Naval Surface
MICLIC Trainer	MIPR	Warfare Center Indian Head : Indian	-	-		-		0.100	Oct 2026	-		0.100	0.000	0.100	-
		Head, MD

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

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
Payload Modernization for sUAS Feasibility Study	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		-		0.745	Oct 2026	-		0.745	0.000	0.745	-
Payload Modernization for sUAS Engineering Support	TBD	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		1.332	Mar 2026	0.785	Oct 2026	-		0.785	0.000	2.117	-
Family of Smoke Pot Modernization	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		-		0.500	Dec 2026	-		0.500	Continuing	Continuing	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	MIPR	DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center : Edgewood, MD	2.205	0.408	May 2025	0.219	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	2.832	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	MIPR	Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren : Dahlgren, VA	4.872	0.170	Dec 2025	0.224	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	5.266	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	MIPR	Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head : Indian Head, MD	-	0.021	Dec 2025	0.030	May 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.051	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.254	0.140	Jul 2025	0.127	Mar 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.521	-
Volcano Modernization	MIPR	Various : Various	-	0.100	Apr 2025	2.000	Mar 2026	0.400	Jan 2027	-		0.400	0.000	2.500	-
Shoulder Launched Improvements	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		0.200	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.200	-
M330 Enhanced Obscuration Grenade	MIPR	Yuma Proving Ground : Yuma, AZ	-	0.342	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.342	-
M67 (G881) Fragmentation Hand Grenade	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	1.970	0.250	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	2.220	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

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
M112 Demolition Block Alternate Fill	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.698	0.250	Jan 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.948	-
Munitions Production Research	Various	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	0.440	Feb 2026	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.440	-
	Subtotal	9.999	2.121		4.432		3.630		-		3.630	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
Payload Modernization for sUAS M&S	TBD	TBD : TBD	-	-		-		0.500	Jan 2027	-		0.500	Continuing	Continuing	-
Payload Modernization for sUAS Testing	TBD	TBD : TBD	-	-		-		0.600	Jul 2027	-		0.600	0.000	0.600	-
M82 Electronic Delay Testing	MIPR	Pine Bluff Arsenal : Pine Bluff Arsenal, AR	-	-		-		0.450	Jun 2027	-		0.450	0.000	0.450	-
Subtotal	-	-		-		1.550		-		1.550	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	10.293	6.090		4.707		6.480		-		6.480	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
M330 Obscuration Grenade	1		2017	4		2025
Engineering Tests	1		2022	1		2023
Tech Data Package (TDP) Development	4		2021	2		2024
Product Qualification Hardware Procurement & Build	1		2023	2		2024
Production Qualification Testing	2		2024	1		2027
Type Classification & Material Release Approvals & Certs	4		2025	1		2027
Finalize & Certify TDP	4		2026	1		2027
Product Readiness Review	1		2027	1		2027
LRIP	2		2027	4		2028
Full Material Release	4		2028	4		2028
Full Rate Production	4		2028	2		2031
M67 Fragmentation Hand Grenade - Insensitive Munition	1		2021	4		2027
Test/Evaluation	1		2021	4		2023
Qualification Hardware Build	1		2024	2		2025
Reliability Testing	3		2025	4		2025
Close Out Report	4		2025	4		2025
M112 Demolition Block - Alternate Fill	4		2021	1		2027
TSE EMQB	1		2025	2		2025
Contract/Mfg block	1		2025	3		2025
Delta EMQB/ M112Test	1		2025	4		2025
Production Verification Testing	4		2025	1		2027
M112 ECP	1		2027	3		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER2 / Close Combat Technology
		Start		End
	Events		Quarter	Year		Quarter	Year
Contract Award		1	2027		1	2028
Produce 4-12 blocks/ mo		1	2028		4	2028
Volcano Modernization		1	2025		4	2027
Volcano Canister Study and Modernization		1	2025		4	2027
Volcano System Roboticization and Remote Deployment		1	2026		4	2027
M87A2 Investigation Study		1	2026		4	2027
Payload Modernization for sUAS		1	2027		4	2030
Feasibility Study		2	2026		4	2026
Prototype Test Planning		1	2027		4	2027
Prototype Hardware Build		4	2027		2	2028
Prototype Test & Evaluation		3	2028		3	2029
Issue to TiC Units		3	2029		3	2030
M82 Electronic Delay Qualification		1	2026		4	2027
Functionality Testing Prototype Build &Testing		2	2026		3	2026
Environmental Survivability Prototype Build & Testing		3	2026		4	2026
Electronic Delay Design Downselect		4	2026		1	2027
Electronic Delay Procurement		2	2027		2	2027
Electronic Delay Qualification Testing		2	2027		1	2028
Update Technical Data Packages (TDP)		1	2028		1	2028
Shoulder Launched Improvements		1	2026		4	2027
Software Integration		1	2026		2	2026
MAAWS Verification Testing		3	2026		4	2026
Family of Smoke Pot Modernization		1	2027		4	2032
M4A2/M5 Smoke Pot Redesign		1	2027		2	2027
Test and Down Select		3	2027		4	2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7 Qualification Tests Demonstration and Prove Out MICLIC Trainer Analysis of Alternatives	Events	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) Project (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr ER2 / Close Combat Technology oduct Improvement Programs Start End Quarter Year Quarter Year 1 2028 3 2028 4 2028 4 2029 1 2027 4 2027 1 2027 4 2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology
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
ER5: Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology	-	5.222	10.302	2.343	-	2.343	2.369	2.388	2.389	2.413	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology includes product improvement and development efforts to upgrade indirect fire weapon systems and munitions, as well as fuzed

munitions that are fielded and/or are in production. Initiatives include improved target engagement, increased reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety,

standardization and interoperability with weapons and munitions of Allied Nations, defense exportability features, reduction of failure mechanisms, and supply chain

risks through the introduction of new and alternative technology and materiel solutions, improvement of manufacturing methods and their associated production and life

cycle support processes, new capabilities in response to the evolving and emerging threats and countermeasures, and reduction/elimination of potential environmental

and health risks associated with these products. This endeavor will sustain and enhance indirect fire weapon systems and fuzed munitions for the U.S. Army and the

Department of War (DoW). Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding will continue to support analysis/risk mitigation efforts to deliver the Setback Generator Tester to provide

standardized test methods; continue Mortar and Medium Caliber proximity signal processor Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) second source qualifications.

Block Upgrade: deliver the M739A1 Spinlock Spring Redesign for Automation to production; deliver Medium Caliber Miniature Battery dynamic modeling & simulation

to support design changes; continue the common artillery ESAD; continue the extended duration M782 artillery fuze thermal battery integration; and start AMP ESAD

integration.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Fuze Technology Integration (FTI) Description: This effort implements new and mature technologies into fuzing systems to preclude obsolescence, maximize standardization, enhance performance, and improve the safety and exportability of existing munitions. Two major areas are addressed: (1) analysis/risk mitigation and (2) block upgrades. Analysis efforts will identify second sources for fuzing systems that may reduce costs by providing competition and maintain production when sources or parts are no longer available. Analysis efforts will also allow for the performance enhancement of current ammunition items by conducting studies of major fuze components to detect, identify, and correct latent defects. The second major area is block upgrades, which will identify and perform studies on improvements to fuzes, increase commonality of fuze components and requirements. Block upgrades will enable the introduction of the latest technologies into fuzing, keep the fuzing design current to avoid obsolescence issues and add capabilities. FY 2026 Plans: Conclude analysis/risk mitigation efforts on miniature reserve cell batteries integration for use in 30mm to 40mm medium caliber fuzes; complete the proximity sensor Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) countermeasures testing infrastructure; continue setback	2.222	2.302	2.343

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
generator tester infrastructure; and start to develop a second source mortar and medium caliber signal processor Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip. Block Upgrade: complete M213 electronic timer hand grenade fuze integration with new energetics technologies to increase fuze and explosive safety; started extended duration M782 artillery fuze thermal battery integration; started common artillery ESAD; continued M739A1spinlock spring redesign; and started M&S medium caliber battery dynamic survivability and performance. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will continue to support analysis/risk mitigation efforts to deliver the Setback Generator Tester to provide standardized test methods; continue Mortar and Medium Caliber proximity signal processor Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) second source qualifications. Block Upgrade: deliver the M739A1 Spinlock Spring Redesign for Automation to production; deliver Medium Caliber Miniature Battery dynamic modeling & simulation to support design changes; continue the common artillery ESAD; continue the extended duration M782 artillery fuze thermal battery integration; and start AMP ESAD integration. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2027 Funding increase due to an economic adjustment.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	2.222	2.302	2.343

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Development and Testing Software for 155mm Round Production FY 2025 Accomplishments: Develop, expand and proliferate the next generation of munitions testing and characterization with the automation of warhead fragment quantification using purpose-built computed tomography (CT) scanning hardware combined with advanced Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning feature detection algorithms and enhanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) aka 'FRAG-CT'. The effort will reduce process time of characterizing warhead and munition lethality by eliminating manual tests	3.000	-
Congressional Add: AI Technology for Munitions FY 2026 Plans: Funding will support continued development and fielding of two transformative munitions technologies: FRAG-CT (Fragmentation Rapid Analysis Generator using Computed Tomography) and DETECTML (Detection of Energetic Topology Errors via Computed Tomography and Machine Learning). These systems enable automated, high-speed characterization and inspection of munitions to improve lethality, ensure safety, and accelerate production timelines. The funding will support enhancements to software and hardware systems,	-	8.000

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

	FY 2025	FY 2026
scale-up for full-rate production environments, and continued collaboration with Capability Program Executive (CPE) Ammunition & Energetics.
Congressional Adds Subtotals	3.000	8.000

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

Fuze Technology Integration (FTI) improves current production munitions by exploiting available fuzing technologies and integrating them into current fielded and/or production fuzes, to provide safer, more producible, and more lethal fuzing solutions. FTI develops second source suppliers and resolves component obsolescence issues to mitigate risk and prevent production interruptions in order to continue to provide safer, more reliable munitions for the Warfighter with significant risk reduction to production fuzes also benefiting the U.S. Taxpayer. FTI is a continuation of studies, analysis, evaluations, and insertion of fuzing technologies and safe and arm devices in production and fielded fuzes. FTI implements these technologies into fuzing systems to preclude component obsolescence, maximize standardization, enhance performance, and improve the safety, producibility, reliability, and exportability of existing munitions. FTI utilizes the competitively awarded Department of War Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) and Naval Energetic Systems Technology (NEST) Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) to complete fuze product improvement efforts, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contracts to implement proven technology into production fuzes.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

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
Fuze Technology Integration Development (DOTC OTA)	MIPR	DoW Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) : Various	9.678	-		0.863	Oct 2025	0.364	Oct 2026	-		0.364	0.000	10.905	-
Fuze Technology Integration Development (NEST OTA)	MIPR	Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST) : Various	-	0.411	Apr 2025	-		0.547	Oct 2026	-		0.547	0.000	0.958	-
Congressional Add: Fragmentation Rapid Analysis Generator using Computed Tomography (FRAG-CT)	MIPR	Leidos, Inc (Compotech) : Reston, VA	10.272	2.700	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	12.972	-
Congressional Add: AI Technology for Munitions	MIPR	Leidos, Inc (Compotech) : Reston, VA	-	-		7.250	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	7.250	-
Subtotal	19.950	3.111		8.113		0.911		-		0.911	0.000	32.085	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
Fuze Technology Integration Engineering Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	8.290	1.811	Oct 2024	1.389	Oct 2025	1.382	Oct 2026	-		1.382	0.000	12.872	-
Congressional Add: FRAG-CT Engineering and Contract Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) : Natick, MA	0.300	0.050	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.350	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

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
Congressional Add: FRAG-CT Engineering and Contract Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	0.820	0.200	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	1.020	-
Congressional Add: FRAG-CT Engineering and Contract Support	MIPR	Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) : Dahlgren, VA	0.608	0.050	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.658	-
Congressional Add: AI Technology for Munitions Engineering and Contract Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) : Natick, MA	-	-		0.050	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.050	-
Congressional Add: AI Technology for Munitions Engineering and Contract Support	MIPR	Combat Capabilities Development Command Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) : Picatinny Arsenal, NJ	-	-		0.150	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.150	-
Congressional Add: AI Technology for Munitions Engineering and Contract Support	MIPR	Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) : Dahlgren, VA	-	-		0.450	Apr 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.450	-
	Subtotal	10.018	2.111		2.039		1.382		-		1.382	0.000	15.550	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

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
Fuze Technology Integration Ballistic Testing	MIPR	Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) : Yuma Proving Ground, AZ	0.788	-		0.150	Mar 2026	0.050	Mar 2027	-		0.050	0.000	0.988	-
Subtotal	0.788	-		0.150		0.050		-		0.050	0.000	0.988	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	30.756	5.222		10.302		2.343		-		2.343	0.000	48.623	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Fuze Technology Integration	1		2015	4		2032
Proximity Sensor HWIL Countermeasures Testing Infrastructure	1		2023	4		2026
Electronic Time M213 Hand Grenade	1		2022	4		2026
M739A1 Spinlock Spring Redesigned for Automation	1		2025	4		2027
Setback Generator Tester (SGT)	1		2025	4		2027
Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Dynamic Survivability/Performance Med Cal Miniature Batteries	1		2026	4		2027
Proximity Signal Processor ASIC Second Source - Mortar	1		2026	4		2029
Proximity Signal Processor ASIC Second Source - Medium Caliber	1		2026	4		2029
Artillery Common Electronic Safe Arm Device (ESAD)	1		2026	4		2029
Extended Range Thermal MOFA Artillery Battery	1		2026	4		2030
Advanced Multipurpose (AMP) ESAD Integration	1		2027	4		2029
Common Proximity Sensor	1		2028	4		2031
Artillery Projectile M1208 Setback Lock Upgrade	1		2028	4		2031
Hand Emplace/Grenade RM/BU Fuze	1		2029	4		2032
Droppable Munition Safety & Reliability Improvements	1		2029	4		2032
Highly Configurable Munition (HIESAD/MEMS SAD)	1		2030	4		2032
Medium Caliber Fuze Electronics Update	1		2030	4		2032
Cluster Munition Safety Improvements	1		2030	4		2032
Tracking Proximity Technology	1		2030	4		2032
Prox and Impact Sensor Improvements for M734A1	1		2030	4		2032
FRAG-CT Congressional Add	1		2025	4		2026

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7 Events AI Technology for Munitions Congressional Add	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) Project (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr ER5 / Indirect Fire and Fuze Technology oduct Improvement Programs Start End Quarter Year Quarter Year 1 2026 4 2028

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology
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
ER6: Direct Fire Technology	-	11.754	62.123	8.980	-	8.980	6.430	1.395	1.333	1.347	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Direct Fire Technology funding will be used to support direct fire ammunition from small caliber ammunition, medium caliber ammunition and large caliber

ammunition enhancements to lethality, effectiveness, survivability, accuracy and general product improvements. Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding supports a number

of small caliber ammunition projects including improvements to training ammunition; improvements to make small caliber primers more environmentally friendly;

optimization of handgun ammunition; exploring precision sniper improvements and continuing the effort to reduce Soldier load by developing lightweight ammunition.

Improvements to medium caliber ammunition include lethality and safety enhancements including Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) technology.

Improvements to 105mm and 120mm tank ammunition include examination and implementation of performance enhancement and improvements to tracer and

combustible cartridge case.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Small Caliber Ammunition Product Improvements Description: Develop, demonstrate, and qualify improvements for 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .50 cal, Next Generation Squad Weapon ammunition, Precision Sniper ammunition and Handgun ammunition to achieve an increase in overall lethality and effectiveness. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 request supports development efforts for polymer lightweight case .50 Caliber variant, conduct qualification test, and prepare fielding documentation. FY 2026 request supports an interim metallic solution development effort while developing the polymer case solution for lightweight case 7.62mm ammunition variant. FY 2026 conduct Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) impact study and procure qualification sample. FY 2026 supports 6.8mm steel case technology. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 request will support finalizing development efforts for polymer lightweight case .50 Caliber variant, finish testing and finalizing field documentation. FY 2027 request will support an interim metallic solution development effort while developing the lightweight case polymer solution for the 7.62mm ammunition variant. FY 2027 will fund the preparation of fielding documents for the interim metallic solution	0.754	1.293	7.225

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
and fund user evaluation development testing for both polymer and metallic solutions. FY 2027 will also fund 7.62mm polymer production qualification projectile build and the polymer production qualification testing (PQT). FY 2027 will support 6.8mm steel case technology. FY 2027 will commence efforts to address One Way Luminescence (OWL) daytime performance. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Increase due to 7.62mm polymer projectile qualification build and funding the production qualification test (PQT) while still supporting finalizing the .50 cal lightweight solution and the interim 7.62mm metallic solution. FY 2027 will also begin efforts to address day time performance with OWL ammunition.
Title: Medium Caliber Ammunition Product Improvements Description: Develop, demonstrate, and qualify improvements for 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, and 40mm ammunition. 40mm M433E1 will improve lethality (fragmentation) of the M433 grenade. The 40mm M550 fuze replacement will replace the single stage fuze with a dual spinlock fuze to improve safety and performance reliability. Improve safety, performance and reliability issues on the 20mm M940 ammunition. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding supports continuing various 20mm, 30mm, 40mm ammunition improvement efforts, such as investigating safety, performance, reliability issues, and reducing barrel wear. Develop and demonstrate methods for increasing range, increasing system effectiveness through velocity correction, and improving point detonation sensitivity of the XM1166 cartridge. Develop, demonstrate and qualify an improved 40mm Smoke munition, including assessing current formulations compliance with environmental regulations and evaluating producibility of 40mm smoke munitions. Assess the potential to include a capability to obscure heat and Infra-Red (IR) signatures. Continue leveraging proximity technology in order to insert it into medium caliber products. Funding supports reduced ricochet efforts for Cannon Caliber Ammunition. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will support continuing various 20mm, 30mm, 40mm ammunition improvement efforts, such as investigating safety, performance, reliability issues, and reducing barrel wear. Develop and demonstrate methods for increasing range, increasing system effectiveness through velocity correction, and improving point detonation sensitivity of the XM1166 cartridge. Develop, demonstrate and qualify an improved 40mm Smoke munition, including assessing current formulations compliance with environmental regulations and evaluating producibility of 40mm smoke munitions. Assess the potential to include a capability	0.500	1.255	1.255

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
to obscure heat and Infra-Red (IR) signatures. Continue leveraging proximity technology in order to insert it into medium caliber products. Funding will support reduced ricochet efforts for Cannon Caliber Ammunition.
Title: Tank Ammunition Product Improvements Description: Develop and test potential improvements to 105mm and 120mm gun system ammunition. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funding supports continuing various 105mm and 120mm tank ammunition improvement efforts, including tracer improvements, combustible cartridge case design and fabrication improvements, and continuing efforts to assess the 105mm Advanced Multipurpose (AMP) and 120mm AMP training cartridge/solution. Evaluate 105mm candidate cartridges, perform warhead lethality studies, modeling and simulation, conduct fuze assessment studies, perform propulsion system evaluation, assess fabrication improvements, and perform integration and testing of tank cartridges. FY 2027 Plans: FY 2027 funding will support continuing various 105mm and 120mm tank ammunition improvement efforts, including tracer improvements, combustible cartridge case design and fabrication improvements, and continuing efforts to assess the 105mm Advanced Multipurpose (AMP) and 120mm AMP training cartridge/solution. Evaluate 105mm candidate cartridges, perform warhead lethality studies, modeling and simulation, conduct fuze assessment studies, perform propulsion system evaluation, assess fabrication improvements, and perform integration and testing of tank cartridges.	0.500	0.500	0.500
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	1.754	3.048	8.980

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Stibnite and Antimony for Ammunition Production FY 2025 Accomplishments: FY 2025 funds supported the continuation of pilot scale operation and the creation of the transition and implementation plan for a full scale production line layout within the continental United States. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funds support continuation of pilot scale operation and the creation of the transition and implementation plan for a full scale production line layout within the continental United States.	10.000	12.500
Congressional Add: Refractory Metal Alloys for Hypersonics	-	10.000

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

	FY 2025	FY 2026
FY 2026 Plans: Design, develop, and integrate refractory metal alloy (RMA) compositions and processes to meet the unique and challenging requirements of hypersonic applications. FY 2026 funds support continuation of optimizing quality control of existing materials systems and exploring new alloy formulations.
Congressional Add: Small Arms Primer Manufacturing FY 2026 Plans: Next Generation Ammunition is the Army's newest small caliber ammunition system, with the main goal to provide overmatch capability in the battlefield. Develop and mature the hybrid ammunition manufacturing process by developing an automated primer. FY 2026 funds focus on design and development of a partial production scale prototype line for an automated and remotely operated primer manufacturing system.	-	23.775
Congressional Add: Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Program FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 funds support the expansion of the defense industrial base for reliable and effective trace pyrotechnics in medium and small caliber ammunition. Establish a qualified second source supplier for small and medium caliber tracer and igniter products.	-	12.800
Congressional Adds Subtotals	10.000	59.075

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

The acquisition strategy for small, medium and large caliber product improvements is that all contracts are full and open competition.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

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
Antimony Sulfide contract	C/CPFF	Perpetua Resources : Boise, Idaho	2.844	9.500	Jan 2026	12.000	Jul 2026	-		-		-	0.000	24.344	-
Refractory Metal Alloys for Hypersonics contract	C/FFP	Elmet Technologies : Lewiston, Maine	-	-		9.000	Jul 2026	-		-		-	0.000	9.000	-
Small Arms Primer Manufacturing contract	C/FFP	Sig Sauer : Jacksonville, Arkansas	-	-		22.794	Jul 2026	-		-		-	0.000	22.794	-
Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Trace Pyrotechnics contract	C/FFP	Innovative Materials and Processes, Inc : Rapid City, South Dakota	-	-		12.000	Jul 2026	-		-		-	0.000	12.000	-
Subtotal	2.844	9.500		55.794		-		-		-	0.000	68.138	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 Small, Medium & Large Caliber	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey	17.719	0.375	Nov 2024	1.200	Nov 2025	2.700	Nov 2026	-		2.700	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Engineering Support Antimony Sulfide	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey	2.273	0.500	Dec 2025	0.500	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	3.273	-
Engineering Support Refractory Metal Alloys for Hypersonics	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey	-	-		1.000	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	1.000	-
Engineering Support - Small Arms Primer Manufacturing	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey	-	-		0.981	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.981	-

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

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 Weapons and Munitions Product Improvement Trace Pyrotechnics	MIPR	DEVCOM Armaments Center : Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey	-	-		0.800	Jun 2026	-		-		-	0.000	0.800	-
	Subtotal	19.992	0.875		4.481		2.700		-		2.700	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
ARL Test Support Small Medium & Large Caliber	MIPR	Army Research Lab (ARL) : Aberdeen, Maryland	6.453	0.466	Mar 2025	0.592	Nov 2025	1.500	Feb 2027	-		1.500	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
ATC Test Support Small Medium & Large Caliber	MIPR	Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) : Aberdeen, Maryland	4.098	0.913	Dec 2024	1.000	Mar 2026	2.700	Mar 2027	-		2.700	0.000	8.711	-
Developmental Testing Small & Medium Calibers	MIPR	US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence - Maneuver Battle Lab : Fort Moore, Georgia	0.510	-		0.256	Mar 2026	1.080	Mar 2027	-		1.080	0.000	1.846	-
Testing - Lightweight Case for Small Caliber Amamunition	MIPR	Ballistic Support Office at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) : Independence, Missouri	0.175	-		-		1.000	Mar 2027	-		1.000	0.000	1.175	-
Subtotal	11.236	1.379		1.848		6.280		-		6.280	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	34.072	11.754		62.123		8.980		-		8.980	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7			R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology
	Prior Years	FY 2025		FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607131A / Weapons and Munitions Pr oduct Improvement Programs	Project (Number/Name) ER6 / Direct Fire Technology

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Small Caliber Ammunition Product Improvements	1		2018	4		2033
Medium Caliber Ammunition Product Improvements	1		2018	4		2033
Tank Ammunition Product Improvements	1		2018	4		2033

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improvement 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
Total Program Element	-	124.047	123.998	35.147	-	35.147	47.209	53.120	53.150	53.681	Continuing	Continuing
ES3: Blackhawk Product Improvement Program	-	124.047	123.998	35.147	-	35.147	47.209	53.120	53.150	53.681	Continuing	Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This funding line is a key enabler of the Army's development and modernization priorities in support of the H-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The program develops, tests, qualifies, and integrates the next generation capability for integration and implementation to the H-60 fleet to increase combat capability and reduce cognitive workload.

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

Previous President's Budget 125.000 23.998 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 124.047 123.998 35.147 -35.147 Total Adjustments -0.953 100.000 35.147 -35.147

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --• Congressional Adds 100.000 100.000

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings -100.040 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.913 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --35.147 -35.147

Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Project: ES3: Blackhawk Product Improvement Program Congressional Add: Black Hawk Modernization Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: ES3

Congressional Add Totals for all Projects

Change Summary Explanation

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

FY 2025FY 2026100.000100.000100.000100.000100.000100.000

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement 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
ES3: Blackhawk Product Improvement Program	-	124.047	123.998	35.147	-	35.147	47.209	53.120	53.150	53.681	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

FY 2027 Base dollars will go to designing and engineering digital backbone and will support rapid integration of future capabilities that align with Future Vertical Lift

(FVL) Family of Systems (FoS), as well as airframe enhancements aligned with Launched Effects (LE). Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) will continue to work

the development of the Scalable Digital Backbone with focus on the open standard hardware and software components supporting the modularity, portability, and

commonality required to meet U.S. Army Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) objectives. In conjunction, UHPO will also continue work on the Airframe

Enhancements and will perform a sensitivity analysis, design, and qualify the necessary enhancements to support incorporation of the Launched Effects (LE) capability

onto the UH-60 platform.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Programmatic Support Description: The Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) is responsible for program management activities to include, the execution of all development and modernization efforts in support of the H-60 Black Hawk helicopter. FY 2026 Plans: The Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) is funding program management support that includes government agencies, contractor support, and other matrix organizations in support of H-60 Black Hawk platform development, modernization, design, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), system readiness, airworthiness, and cybersecurity. FY 2027 Plans: The Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) is funding program management support that includes government agencies, contractor support, and other matrix organizations in support of H-60 Black Hawk platform development, modernization, design, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), system readiness, airworthiness, and cybersecurity. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY2026 to FY2027 Funding increase due to revised economic assumptions.	1.976	1.020	1.041
Title: Digital Backbone	5.756	9.848	19.875

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Description: The Scalable Digital Backbone includes the open standard hardware and software components supporting the modularity, portability, and commonality required to meet U.S. Army MOSA objectives for rapid insertion of capability and component upgrades across legacy and new systems. FY 2026 Plans: The Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) will continue to work the development of the Scalable Digital Backbone with focus on the open standard hardware and software components supporting the modularity, portability, and commonality required to meet U.S. Army MOSA objectives. This effort will support the development of the Product Baseline System Model (PBSM), which includes the Software Requirements Specifications, Component Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Component Interface Design Description (IDD), Software Design Description, Database Design Description, and Component Interface Requirements Specifications. Funding will continue to move the DBB closer to Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) for the H-60M platform. The digital backbone effort is being accomplished in conjunction with the airframe structural enhancements in support of H-60 modernization. FY 2027 Plans: The Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) will continue to work the development of the Scalable Digital Backbone with focus on the open standard hardware and software components supporting the modularity, portability, and commonality required to meet U.S. Army MOSA objectives. This effort will support the development of the Product Baseline System Model (PBSM), which includes the Software Requirements Specifications, Component Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Component Interface Design Description (IDD), Software Design Description, Database Design Description, and Component Interface Requirements Specifications. The plan also includes the integration of Strategic Autonomous Flight Enabler (SAFE). Funding will continue to move the DBB closer to Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) for the H-60M platform. The digital backbone effort is being accomplished in conjunction with the airframe structural enhancements in support of H-60 modernization. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY2026 to FY2027 Funding increased due the additional integration of SAFE. The continued development and integration efforts will lead to multiple Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), a System Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), PDR and CDR.
Title: Airframe Enhancements For Launched Effects Development/NRE Description: The Airframe Enhancements will perform a sensitivity analysis, design, and qualify the necessary enhancements to support incorporation of the Launched Effects (LE) capability onto the UH-60 platform. FY 2026 Plans:	16.315	13.130	14.231

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
The Airframe Enhancements for Launched Effects Development will align with Congressional Intent and current Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) requirements by focusing on the sensitivity analysis and design. This analysis will evaluate the overall design space for aircraft changes that will optimize aircraft Design Gross Weight (DGW) around future growth provisions, including envisioned technology insertion and Launched Effects (LE). This funding will continue to push the design efforts closer to Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) for the H-60M platform. The airframe structural enhancements effort is being accomplished in conjunction with the digital backbone in support of H-60 modernization and includes a sensitivity analysis to understand key drivers for modernization capabilities and integration with legacy components within the aircraft. FY 2027 Plans: The Airframe Enhancements for Launched Effects Development will align with Congressional Intent and current Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) requirements by focusing on the sensitivity analysis and design. This analysis will evaluate the overall design space for aircraft changes that will optimize aircraft Design Gross Weight (DGW) around future growth provisions, including envisioned technology insertion and Launched Effects (LE). This funding will continue to push the design efforts closer to Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) for the H-60M platform. The airframe structural enhancements effort is being accomplished in conjunction with the digital backbone in support of H-60 modernization and includes a sensitivity analysis to understand key drivers for modernization capabilities and integration with legacy components within the aircraft. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY2026 to FY2027 Funding increased due to continued development and integration of the modular nose upgrade, 24.5K structural enhancements, LE wing, and fuel cell expansion.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	24.047	23.998	35.147

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Black Hawk Modernization FY 2025 Accomplishments: As a continuation of FY24 efforts, the congressional add plans to accelerate the development and fielding of modernization initiatives for the H-60 Black Hawk. Execute development and modernization efforts in accordance with the Army's goal to integrate emerging technology that enhances the Black Hawk fleet. Prioritizing new and innovative capabilities such as autonomous flight is one of the primary focal points for the H-60 platform. The plan includes executing funding with Sikorsky contracts as well as other supplemental vehicles through Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) to various government agencies, to promote innovation, increase flexibility, and obligate funding to meet all funding milestones. The goal for the H-60 Black Hawk team is to field a more advanced fleet	100.000	100.000

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

	FY 2025	FY 2026
while continuously adapting to facilitate emerging technology as well as complementing Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) initiatives. FY 2026 Plans: Accelerate the development and fielding of modernization initiatives for the H-60 Black Hawk. Execute development and modernization efforts in accordance with the Army's goal to integrate emerging technology that enhances the Black Hawk fleet. Prioritizing new and innovative capabilities such as autonomous flight is one of the primary focal points for the H-60M platform. The plan includes executing funding with Sikorsky contracts as well as other supplemental vehicles through Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and MIPRs to various government agencies, to promote innovation, increase flexibility, and obligate funding to meet all funding milestones. The goal for the H-60M Black Hawk team is to field a more advanced fleet while continuously adapting to facilitate emerging technology as well as complementing FLRAA initiatives.
Congressional Adds Subtotals	100.000	100.000

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

Digital Backbone and Airframe Enhancements for Launched Effects development/Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) will be developed and qualified through an Engineering Services contract with Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky (Prime Contractor) located in Stratford, Connecticut.

Main Rotor Blade Modernization - Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas utilizing the Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract vehicle.

Blade Integrity - Work is anticipated to be conducted in Locust, North Carolina utilizing the Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract vehicle.

Blackhawk Modernization - Work will be performed in Stratford, CT through existing contracts with Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement 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
SBIR/STTR Transfer	TBD	Various : Various	0.055	0.913	Aug 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	0.968	-
Subtotal	0.055	0.913		-		-		-		-	0.000	0.968	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
Airframe Structural Improvements For Launched Effects Development/NRE	Option/ IDIQ	Sikorsky : Stratford, Connecticut	-	16.315	Jun 2025	13.130	Jun 2026	14.231	Jun 2027	-		14.231	0.000	43.676	-
UH-60 Black Hawk Main Rotor Blade Modernization	Option/ IDIQ	IAC Limited : Fort Worth, TX	10.507	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	10.507	-
Blade Integrity	Option/ IDIQ	United Protective Technologies : Locust, NC	7.500	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	7.500	-
Digital Backbone	Option/ IDIQ	Sikorsky : Stratford, Connecticut	-	5.756	Jun 2025	9.848	Jun 2026	19.875	Jun 2027	-		19.875	0.000	35.479	-
Block II Development	SS/IDIQ	Sikorsky : Stratford, Connecticut	21.500	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	21.500	-
Black Hawk Modernization	Option/ Various	Sikorsky : Stratford, Connecticut	-	100.000	Jun 2026	100.000	Apr 2027	-		-		-	0.000	200.000	-
Subtotal	39.507	122.071		122.978		34.106		-		34.106	0.000	318.662	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
Programmatic Support	Various	PEO Aviation : Redstone Arsenal, AL	2.775	1.063	Oct 2024	1.020	Oct 2025	1.041	Oct 2026	-		1.041	0.000	5.899	-
	Subtotal	2.775	1.063		1.020		1.041		-		1.041	0.000	5.899	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

	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	42.337	124.047		123.998		35.147		-		35.147	0.000	325.529	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607136A / Blackhawk Product Improv ement Program	Project (Number/Name) ES3 / Blackhawk Product Improvement Program

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
Digital Backbone	4		2024	4		2029
Airframe Enhancements For Launched Effects Development/NRE	4		2024	4		2029
UH-60 Black Hawk Main Rotor Blade Modernization	4		2024	4		2025
Blade Integrity	4		2024	4		2025
Block II Development	4		2024	4		2025
Black Hawk Modernization	1		2026	4		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvement 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
Total Program Element	-	4.640	25.859	7.277	-	7.277	7.387	7.427	7.431	7.505	Continuing	Continuing
ES4: Chinook Product Improvement Program	-	4.640	25.859	7.277	-	7.277	7.387	7.427	7.431	7.505	Continuing	Continuing
Program MDAP/MAIS Code: 577

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The PE is critical to achieving heavy lift capability in support of Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Continuous Transformation objectives. The CH-47F Block II

helicopter, with an increased payload and operational reach, is the only platform that can lift the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), M777 and medium girder bridge

to enable the TiC Forces to Compete, Penetrate, Disintegrate, and Exploit at operationally relevant distances.

The CH-47 Block II Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Fielding (MTA RF) effort inserts critical and affordable technologies into the Chinook fleet to maintain platform operational capabilities, while continuing to meet the Warfighter requirements. The CH-47F Block II provides additional capability to the field with increased payload, extended reach, improved sustainability, and an increased maximum gross weight to 54,000 pounds. Key improvements to the aircraft's safety and reliability include refinement to the rotor system, drivetrain, fuel, and electrical systems and a strengthened airframe providing commonality with the MH-47G. The Chinook Block II program updates the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) and Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) software packages of the aircraft and incorporates other avionics changes introduced into the final CH-47F production aircraft. The program includes provisions for anticipated future upgrades, weight savings, and cost savings that provide significantly increased capability to the field. These initiatives ensure the Army has a platform with the flexibility and performance needed to meet the needs of TiC operations.

The total cost of the CH-47F Block II MTA RF effort is $1,228.5 billion (APA $1,184.1 billion, RDTE $44.4 million), including RDT&E from FY2025 through FY2030, per the Acquisition Decision Memorandum dated 12 Sep 2025. The CH-47F Block II MTA RF is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. This PE utilized FY2025 $4.640 million and FY2026 $10.859 million for the CH-47F Block II MTA RF requirement.

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2027 ArmyDate: April 2026Appropriation/Budget Activity2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: OperationalSystems DevelopmentR-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvement ProgramFY 202615.00015.00015.000FY 2025---

FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Base FY 2027 OOC FY 2027 Total

B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions)

Previous President's Budget 4.816 10.859 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 4.640 25.859 7.277 -7.277 Total Adjustments -0.176 15.000 7.277 -7.277

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds -15.000

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.176 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --7.277 -7.277

Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Project: ES4: Chinook Product Improvement Program Congressional Add: Lightweight Hybrid Enhanced Ballistic Protection Systems Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: ES4

Congressional Add Totals for all Projects

Change Summary Explanation

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

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement 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
ES4: Chinook Product Improvement Program	-	4.640	25.859	7.277	-	7.277	7.387	7.427	7.431	7.505	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This project is critical to achieving heavy lift capability in support of Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Continuous Transformation objectives. The CH-47F Block II

helicopter, with an increased payload and operational reach, is the only platform that can lift the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), M777 and medium girder bridge

to enable the TiC Forces to Compete, Penetrate, Disintegrate, and Exploit at operationally relevant distances.

The CH-47 Block II Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Fielding (MTA RF) effort inserts critical and affordable technologies into the Chinook fleet to maintain platform operational capabilities, while continuing to meet the Warfighter requirements. The CH-47F Block II provides additional capability to the field with increased payload, extended reach, improved sustainability, and an increased maximum gross weight to 54,000 pounds. Key improvements to the aircraft's safety and reliability include refinement to the rotor system, drivetrain, fuel, and electrical systems and a strengthened airframe providing commonality with the MH-47G. The Chinook Block II program updates the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) and Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) software packages of the aircraft and incorporates other avionics changes introduced into the final CH-47F production aircraft. The program includes provisions for anticipated future upgrades, weight savings and cost savings that provide significantly increased capability to the field. These initiatives ensure the Army has a platform with the flexibility and performance needed to meet the needs of TiC operations.

The total cost of the CH-47F Block II MTA RF effort is $1,228.5 billion (APA $1,184.1 billion, RDTE $44.4 million), including RDT&E from FY2025 through FY2030, per the Acquisition Decision Memorandum dated 12 Sep 2025. The CH-47F Block II MTA RF is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. This PE utilized FY2025 $4.640 million and FY2026 $10.859 million for the CH-47F Block II MTA RF requirement.

The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase produced three production representative test articles to support a Production Decision. This phase includes contractor and government led ground and flight system level qualification testing which requires completion of a variety of component and system level testing such as Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), and aircraft subsystem Live-Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTE). This testing will result in airworthiness qualification and culminate with an Operational Demonstration and Material Release (MR). Following the Operational Demonstration recurring test requirements include qualification of obsolescence driven updates, and software flight testing and electronic warfare testing.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Testing and Evaluation Description: This effort supports component and system level testing to qualify design improvements in the airframe, fuel system, avionics, drive train, and rotor subsystem. Block II improvements are validated through component endurance tests, testing of	3.857	8.818	7.277

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Improved Drive Train (IDT), Improved Rotor System (IRS), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTE), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Operation Demonstration, and future test activities. FY 2026 Plans: Finalize all system level qualification testing for the production aircraft. Use engineering support and mitigations for technical challenges discovered during qualification testing and Modification Work Order (MWO) installations. Incorporate mitigation and improvements onto the production aircraft. Finish system level validation and verification of production aircraft configuration. Complete testing of MWOs: Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), Multi-Anti Jamming GPS Antenna (MAGNA), Eagle M Embedded Global Initial (EGI) navigation system, E3 testing, CAAS and DAFCS software testing, and improved system handling qualities and fielding. FY 2027 Plans: Complete Operational Demonstration and utilize engineering support and support mitigations to resolve issues discovered during demonstration. Incorporate mitigations into production aircraft as necessary to obtain Materiel Release (MR). Complete the next iteration of Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) software handling qualities testing, standalone electronic warfare assessment, and preparations for fielding. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: The FY2027 decrease reflects completion of system level qualification, MWO testing and installations in FY2026 leading to the Operational Demonstration in 2QFY2027.
Title: System Support Description: Conduct design, system engineering and fabrication for production aircraft configuration updates to implement corrective hardware and software corrective actions required to address issues identified during testing and Operation Demonstration. Conduct publications requirements update and verification efforts resulting from these configuration updates. Support test efforts to improve production aircraft operational availability and maintainability. Conduct modifications of production aircraft and other test assets to support component and system level testing events. Perform system level verification and validation of production aircraft configuration. Deliver documentation in support of a material release that enables system fielding. FY 2026 Plans: Completion of additional requirements for Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) document resubmittals and revisions necessary for airworthiness approval of the production aircraft. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement:	0.783	2.041	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement Program

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
The decrease in costs from FY2026 to FY2027 is due to the completion of additional requirements for Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL).
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	4.640	10.859	7.277

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Lightweight Hybrid Enhanced Ballistic Protection Systems FY 2026 Plans: FY2026 Congressional funding will provide improvements to the Lightweight Hybrid Enhanced Ballistic Protection Systems (LHEBPS). This effort will evaluate and down select lightweight material to meet ballistic requirements, develop Airworthiness Qualification Plan (AQP), perform qualification test, conduct ballistic analysis, and update airframe specific technical manuals.	-	15.000
Congressional Adds Subtotals	-	15.000

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
• A05105: CH-47 SLEP	699.698	690.219	210.645	-	210.645	87.822	89.120	88.113	55.322 Continuing Continuing
Remarks

FY 2025 A05105 Funding is for 5 Army Common MH-47G RENEW Aircraft Block II procurement. FY 2025 A05105 Funding is for 6 CH-47F RENEW Aircraft Block II procurement. FY 2026 A05105 Funding is for 5 Army Common MH-47G RENEW Aircraft Block II procurement. FY 2026 A05105 Funding is for 6 CH-47F RENEW Aircraft Block II procurement. FY 2027 A05105 Funding is for 5 Army Common MH-47G Renew Aircraft Block II procurement.

D. Acquisition Strategy

On 12 September 2025, the CH-47F Block II program entered the Rapid Fielding (RF) pathway. This pathway facilitates the rapid fielding of CH-47F Block II aircraft to units supporting missions in contested Area of Responsibilities (AORs) such as Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). Under this pathway, the Army will accelerate fielding of up to 24 aircraft to two Combat Aviation Brigades starting in FY28. The next production decision for CH-47F Block II will be in 2027.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement Program

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
System Support	SS/ Various	Boeing : Ridley Park PA and Various Government	34.704	0.783	Aug 2025	2.041	Mar 2026	-		-		-	0.000	37.528	-
Program Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Improvements RAM	MIPR	Redstone Test Center (RTC); Systems Readiness Division : Redstone Arsenal, AL	5.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	5.000	-
Program CH-47 Qualification	MIPR	Redstone Test Center (RTC); Systems Readiness Division : Redstone Arsenal, AL	2.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	2.000	-
Program Engine Enhancement	MIPR	PEO Aviation, Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office : Redstone Arsenal, AL	7.500	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	7.500	-
Congressional Add Lightweight Hybrid Enhanced Ballistic Protection Systems	TBD	Redstone Test Center (RTC); Systems Readiness Division; Redstone Arsenal, AL; Prototype Integrator Facility (PIF), : Redstone Arsenal, AL	-	-		15.000	May 2026	-		-		-	0.000	15.000	-
Subtotal	49.204	0.783		17.041		-		-		-	0.000	67.028	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement Program

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
		Various Government
		and Contractor
Program Support	Various	Support; Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL : & Aberdeen	47.684	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	47.684	-
		Proving Ground, MD
	Subtotal	47.684	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	47.684	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
Testing and Evaluation	MIPR	Boeing Ridley : Park PA and Various Government	98.322	3.857	Aug 2025	8.818	Jun 2026	7.277	Nov 2027	-		7.277	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	98.322	3.857		8.818		7.277		-		7.277	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	195.210	4.640		25.859		7.277		-		7.277	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement Program

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607137A / Chinook Product Improvem ent Program	Project (Number/Name) ES4 / Chinook Product Improvement Program

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
System Support FY25	2		2026	3		2027
Testing and Evaluation	3		2015	4		2030
Production Decision	4		2025	4		2025
Operational Demonstration	2		2027	2		2027
System Level Test	3		2025	4		2026
First Unit Equipped (FUE)	4		2028	4		2028
Production Decision 2027	3		2027	3		2027

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine 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
Total Program Element	-	127.582	175.000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
ES6: Improved Turbine Engine Program	-	127.582	175.000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Program MDAP/MAIS Code: 487

Note

The FY 2026 spend plan amount for Improved Turbine Engine Program includes $175,000 thousand of discretionary and $63,000 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation)

for a total of $238,000 thousand.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP). ITEP develops, tests, qualifies, and integrates the next generation turboshaft engine on Black Hawk and Apache aircraft. The Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) replaces the existing T700 engine design originated in the 1970s and meets the operational requirement of 6,000 feet pressure altitude and 95 degrees (6K/95). The ITE will fit inside the existing engine bays of the Black Hawk and Apache Helicopters and provides a significant power enhancement of up to fifty percent (total of 3,000 class shaft horsepower) with increased fuel efficiency. Additional benefits include improved design life, enhanced reliability, lower maintenance cost and restored capability lost due to aircraft weight growth without an increase to the logistics footprint. The program consists of systems engineering and program management, detailed design engineering, design assurance, hardware manufacturing and testing, component and module level development and testing, system level testing and qualification, and platform integration and qualification.

Improved Turbine Engine Program is part of the Army Transformation Initiative.

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

Previous President's Budget 130.029 0.000 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 127.582 175.000 0.000 -0.000 Total Adjustments -2.447 175.000 0.000 -0.000

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --• Congressional Adds 63.000 175.000

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings -63.000 -

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -2.447 -

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Program
Congressional Add Details ($ in Millions, and Includes General Reductions) Project: ES6: Improved Turbine Engine Program	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Congressional Interest Item funding provided for Program Increase	63.000	175.000
Congressional Add Subtotals for Project: ES6	63.000	175.000
Congressional Add Totals for all Projects	63.000	175.000

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 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine 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
ES6: Improved Turbine Engine Program	-	127.582	175.000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

This funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP). ITEP develops, tests, qualifies, and

integrates the next generation turboshaft engine on Black Hawk and Apache aircraft. The Improved Turbine Engine (ITE) replaces the existing T700 engine design

originated in the 1970s and meets the operational requirement of 6,000 feet pressure altitude and 95 degrees (6K/95). The ITE will fit inside the existing engine bays

of the Black Hawk and Apache Helicopters and provides a significant power enhancement of up to fifty percent (total of 3,000 class shaft horsepower) with increased

fuel efficiency. Additional benefits include improved design life, enhanced reliability, lower maintenance cost and restored capability lost due to aircraft weight growth

without an increase to the logistics footprint. The program consists of systems engineering and program management, detailed design engineering, design assurance,

hardware manufacturing and testing, component and module level development and testing, system level testing and qualification, and platform integration and

qualification.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: ITEP Description: ITEP - a multi-platform turbine engine development required across existing Army aircraft to fill the capability gaps for Army Aviation Operations	64.582	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	64.582	-	-

	FY 2025	FY 2026
Congressional Add: Congressional Interest Item funding provided for Program Increase FY 2025 Accomplishments: FY 2025 Congressional Plus Up will allow ITEP Program Office to continue Test Cell engine testing as well as to continue Black Hawk Integration ground and flight testing. Additionally, the funding enables continued data collection necessary for Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR) in FY 2026. FY 2026 Plans: FY 2026 increase allows for continued Black Hawk integration and flight testing to complete Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR). Additionally, these funds will also allow the start of qualification testing while also allowing the restart of Apache Integration efforts.	63.000	175.000
Congressional Adds Subtotals	63.000	175.000

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine Program

C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions)

N/A

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

Following a successful Milestone B decision, a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract was awarded to GE Aerospace for EMD contractual effort in FY 2019.

ITEP Platform Integration Trade Studies Contracts were awarded to the Boeing Company and the Sikorsky Corporation in FY 2015. In FY 2019, two follow-on efforts were awarded to design and develop A-kits to integrate the ITE into both the Apache and Black Hawk platforms.

Following the Army Aviation Investment Rebalance of February 2024, the Army has taken a serial approach to integrating the engine onto the two required platforms.

FY 2025 Congressional Plus Up will allow ITEP to continue Test Cell engine testing as well as Black Hawk Integration testing. Additionally, this will allow the Army to preserve critical technology.

FY 2025 Reconciliation Funding received by ITEP will allow the program to achieve a Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR). This engine rating is significant in that it signifies the point in testing in which the engine has passed all required safety tests to transition from an experimental engine to a prototype engine capable of being integrated into any platform.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine 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
ITEP SEPM - Organic	MIPR	Program Management Office (PMO) Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE), Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	90.779	6.500	Jan 2025	0.650	Jun 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
ITEP SEPM - Contractor	C/IDIQ	Program Management Office (PMO) Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE), Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	33.435	2.150	Jun 2025	5.300	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
ITEP SEPM - OGA	MIPR	Program Management Office (PMO) Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE), Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	30.301	1.550	Dec 2024	1.550	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	154.515	10.200		7.500		-		-		-	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
Engine OEM EMD Contract	C/CPIF	GE Aerospace : Lynn, MA	693.703	79.750	Nov 2024	71.630	Apr 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Platform Integration and Qualification Contracts	SS/CPIF	The Boeing Company, The Sikorsky Corporation : Phoenix, AZ, Stratford, CT	275.252	23.013	Nov 2024	68.740	Apr 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine Program

Product Development ($ in Millions)		FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total
Cost Category Item	Contract Method & Type	Performing Activity & Location	Prior Years	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Award Date	Cost	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Subtotal	968.955	102.763		140.370		-		-		-	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
ITEP Engineering Support - Contractor	C/IDIQ	Program Management Office (PMO) Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE), Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	22.398	2.029	Dec 2024	2.129	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
ITEP Engineering Support - OGA	MIPR	Program Management Office (PMO) Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE), Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	65.857	6.036	Nov 2024	6.130	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Platform Integration Support	MIPR	Program Management Office (PMO) Apache and Black Hawk Project Offices : Redstone Arsenal, AL	28.295	4.304	Mar 2025	8.871	Mar 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
	Subtotal	116.550	12.369		17.130		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine Program

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
Government Test Planning/Flight Test Support and Analysis	SS/TBD	Program Management Office (PMO) Aviation Turbine Engines Project Office (ATE), Various : Redstone Arsenal, AL	17.824	2.250	Apr 2025	10.000	Apr 2026	-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	Continuing
Subtotal	17.824	2.250		10.000		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

	Prior Years	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027 Base	FY 2027 OOC	FY 2027 Total	Cost To Complete	Total Cost	Target Value of Contract
Project Cost Totals	1,257.844	127.582		175.000		-		-		-	Continuing	Continuing	N/A

Remarks

FY 2025 Congressional Plus was executed in July 2025 in support of the continued Test Cell engine testing and Black Hawk Integration testing.

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine Program

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607139A / Improved Turbine Engine Pr ogram	Project (Number/Name) ES6 / Improved Turbine Engine Program

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
ITEP Systems Engineering/Program Management	1		2015	4		2026
Engineering & Manufacturing Development	2		2019	2		2026
UH-60 Black Hawk Integration and Flight Testing	2		2019	2		2026
T901 Equipped Black Hawk First Flight	3		2025	3		2025
Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR)	3		2026	3		2026

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products
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	-	23.643	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
EX1: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products	-	23.643	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) is a permissions-based software control suite used by Soldiers to simultaneously control multiple, disparate types of uncrewed or

optionally-manned aircraft and payloads through a universal interface with scalable levels of authority. UVC distributes Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities by

greatly enabling more control devices available to Soldiers, Commanders, and Battle Staff. UVC provides simultaneous employment of multiple aircraft/payloads from a

single control node. UVC leverages a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) to software in order to reduce time and cost to integrate new hardware and software in

response to the dynamic future operating environment.

Deployment of UVC includes devices in the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment (such as Nett Warrior), Mounted Computing Environment such as Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS), Command Post Computing Environment such as Tactical Services Infrastructure (TSI), fixed wing aircraft, and rotary wing aircraft. UVC will integrate decision aiding, autonomy, and artificial intelligence improvements as they technically mature, in order to support Multi-Domain Operations and reduce cognitive workload.

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

Previous President's Budget 24.539 0.000 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 23.643 0.000 0.000 -0.000 Total Adjustments -0.896 0.000 0.000 -0.000

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.896 -

Change Summary Explanation

Total adjustment correlates to SBIR/STTR for FY25.

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	Project (Number/Name) EX1 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products
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
EX1: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products	-	23.643	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Continuing	Continuing
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Note

This effort is a realignment to Program Element (PE) 0605345A / A5B Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products.

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) is a permissions-based software control suite used by Soldiers to simultaneously control multiple, disparate types of uncrewed or optionally-manned aircraft and payloads through a universal interface with scalable levels of authority. UVC distributes UAS capabilities by greatly increasing the number of UAS control devices available to Soldiers, Commanders, and Battle Staff. UVC provides simultaneous employment of multiple aircraft/payloads from a single control node. UVC leverages a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) to software in order to reduce time and cost to integrate new hardware and software in response to the dynamic future operating environment.

Deployment of UVC includes devices in the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment (such as Nett Warrior), Mounted Computing Environment such as Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS), Command Post Computing Environment such as Tactical Services Infrastructure (TSI), fixed wing aircraft, and rotary wing aircraft. UVC will integrate decision aiding, autonomy, and artificial intelligence improvements as they technically mature, in order to support Multi-Domain Operations and reduce cognitive workload.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC) Description: UVC software is now hosted on the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)-enabled Nett Warrior device to provide command and control for the Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) aircraft. This allows the SRR operator to share real-time UAS data via the TAK network in an automated fashion. This represents UVC's Minimum Viable Capability Release (MVCR). Minimum Viable Product was provided in a preceding demonstration.	23.643	-	-
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	23.643	-	-

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	Project (Number/Name) EX1 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products

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

• 0609345A: Unmanned ---------

Aerial Systems Launched Effects Systems Development

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

Aerial Systems Launched Effects Systems Development

• A12700: SCALABLE -1.257 2.061 -2.061 0.789 0.806 0.823 0.831 Continuing Continuing CONTROL INTERFACE (SCI)

Remarks

D. Acquisition Strategy

UVC is Software Acquisition Pathway program per the Acquisition Decision Memorandum signed 25 February 2025. Project Manager Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (PM UAS) will develop the UVC software using a phased acquisition strategy to bridge current systems, integrate future systems, and continue to evolve UVC capabilities including artificial intelligence technologies, autonomy, networks, and mature UVC-enabled platforms.

The SCI Abbreviated Capabilities Development Document defines critical capabilities UAS command and control. The procedures, infrastructure, developmental environment, and capabilities developed for UVC will provide the basis for future UAS Command and Control SW development and acquisition as well as integration into legacy and future platforms.

PM UAS, as the materiel developer, will coordinate the Army's combined efforts for the development and acquisition of UAS Command and Control. The Aviation Future Capabilities Directorate (AVN FCD) and Army Capability Manager Unmanned Aircraft System serve as the lead capability developer for UVC. This partnership will prioritize development of detailed user needs and will integrate these needs into the system's capabilities. PM UAS will also provide annual UVC updates, in partnership with the AVN FCD, and in-line with the jointly developed User Agreement.

PM UAS will develop and maintain a product roadmap and product backlog for each of the main capabilities based on the UVC User Agreement. PM UAS will seek to gain user feedback through a series of virtual/simulated or live/field test events. PM UAS will utilize user feedback from these events to inform prioritization for the product roadmaps and backlogs for each capability.

PM UAS will implement software that builds on a MOSA and aligns with UAS Interoperability Profiles.

The UAS Marketplace expands the Defense Industrial Base, expedites capability delivery, and provides warfighters with vetted, flexible solutions to meet mission requirements. The UAS Marketplace operationalizes a streamlined acquisition framework for both Programs of Record (PoR) and emerging capabilities, while also

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	Project (Number/Name) EX1 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products

serving as the mechanism to demonstrate, assess and perform verifications on a range of UAS solutions. The UAS Marketplace empowers the warfighter at the tactical edge, providing the flexibility to procure vetted, mission-specific UAS solutions. The PM UAS will leverage this centralized marketplace to execute UAS procurements and deliveries, ensuring soldiers are equipped through a modern, efficient, scalable, and capability-validated marketplace.

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	Project (Number/Name) EX1 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products

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	C/Various	Various : Multiple	3.661	2.345	May 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	6.006	-
Subtotal	3.661	2.345		-		-		-		-	0.000	6.006	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 Support	C/Various	Various : Various	1.767	4.358	Dec 2024	-		-		-		-	0.000	6.125	-
Software Development	C/Various	Various : Multiple	113.146	10.676	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	123.822	-
System Level Integration	Various	Various : Multiple	5.030	2.246	Jul 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	7.276	-
Subtotal	119.943	17.280		-		-		-		-	0.000	137.223	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	C/Various	Various : Multiple	-	4.018	Apr 2025	-		-		-		-	0.000	4.018	-
Subtotal	-	4.018		-		-		-		-	0.000	4.018	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	123.604	23.643		-		-		-		-	0.000	147.247	N/A

Remarks

Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	Project (Number/Name) EX1 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products

Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607143A / Unmanned Aircraft System Universal Products	Project (Number/Name) EX1 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems Universal Products

Schedule Details

	Start		End
Events	Quarter		Year	Quarter		Year
SWP Exec ADM	2		2025	2		2025
SWP Execution Phase	2		2025	4		2025
MVP	2		2025	2		2025
MVCR	4		2025	4		2025

Date: April 2026

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

Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army / BA 7: Operational Systems Development	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607145A / Apache Future 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	-	7.942	44.371	30.759	-	30.759	27.967	-	-	-	0.000	111.039
FD5: Apache Product Improvement	-	7.942	44.371	30.759	-	30.759	27.967	-	-	-	0.000	111.039

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Apache Product Improvement program prioritizes, informs, influences, matures, tracks, statuses, and packages technologies and/or material solutions to address known capability gaps identified during real-world combat missions and associated with current/emerging threats for the transition to Apache development for integration and implementation to the AH-64E fleet to increase combat capability.

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

Previous President's Budget 8.243 44.371 0.000 -0.000 Current President's Budget 7.942 44.371 30.759 -30.759 Total Adjustments -0.301 0.000 30.759 -30.759

• Congressional General Reductions --

• Congressional Directed Reductions --

• Congressional Rescissions --

• Congressional Adds --

• Congressional Directed Transfers --

• Reprogrammings --

• SBIR/STTR Transfer -0.301 -

• Adjustments to Budget Years --30.759 -30.759

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 / 7					R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607145A / Apache Future Developmen t	Project (Number/Name) FD5 / Apache Product Improvement
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
FD5: Apache Product Improvement	-	7.942	44.371	30.759	-	30.759	27.967	-	-	-	0.000	111.039
Quantity of RDT&E Articles	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

The Apache Product Improvement funding in fiscal year 2027 performs non-recurring engineering and testing activities for the Apache Improved Tail Rotor Drive System

and Oil Cooled Generator.

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
Title: Apache Improved Tail Rotor Drive System (ITRDS) Description: The Improved Tail Rotor Drive System (ITRDS) will maximize component time on wing and component Mean Time Between Removals, while reducing maintenance when compared to continued use of the existing legacy aircraft tail rotor drive system components. The current legacy AAH drive system is not structurally adequate to support increased thrust capability and additional torque required by the Improved Tail Rotor Blade (ITRB), however, the ITRDS integrated onto the AH-64E platform will structurally account for this increased capability. FY 2026 Plans: Funding in FY26 will support contracted Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and testing Level of Effort (LOE) to qualify Improved Tail Rotor Drive System (ITRDS) capability for fielding. Upcoming activity includes component procurement, fabrication, and system-level bench testing. FY 2027 Plans: Projected Level of Effort (LOE) includes Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and procurement activity associated with bench, ground, and component-level testing leading up to Developmental Test (DT) Airworthiness Review (AWR) and 1st Flight milestone. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Increase in funding to support procurement activities associated with bench, ground, and component-level testing leading up to DT AWR in support of 1st Flight milestone.	-	2.323	3.319
Title: Oil Cooled Generator Description: The Oil-Cooled Generator (OCG) is a stand-alone 65/80 kVA, 3-Phase AC generator with a nominal 115 VAC, 400 Hz output at 12,000 RPM. Integrating the OCG onto the AH-64E platform as a material solution to the air-cooled generator will allow for a more consistent and efficient electrical power draw due to improvements in operating temperatures and electrical	7.942	42.048	27.440

Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607145A / Apache Future Developmen t	Project (Number/Name) FD5 / Apache Product Improvement

B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions)	FY 2025	FY 2026	FY 2027
capacity. The OCG material solution will also provide room for growth and improvement in electrical systems that will allow for modernization improvements to drivetrain and powerplant systems. FY 2026 Plans: Once the contract has been definitized (projected Q4FY25) Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), testing, and qualification Level of Effort (LOE) will commence. Initial scope includes baselining effort via SRR / IBR, design activity and reviews (PDR milestone). FY26 funding will allow completion of the necessary design, integration and qualification activities required to field the Oil Cooled Generator (OCG) capability as directed material solution to the current air-cooled generator as a safety mitigation. FY 2027 Plans: Projected Level of Effort (LOE) includes all Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and procurement activities associated with developing and integrated system design onto the AH-64E. FY 2026 to FY 2027 Increase/Decrease Statement: Decrease in funding due to the projected completion of all LOE and NRE activities associated with the development and integration of the OCG into the AH-64E platform.
Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals	7.942	44.371	30.759

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

• A05111: AH-64 Apache 557.399 361.669 1.552 -1.552 1.551 0.554 0.554 0.561 Continuing Continuing Block IIIA Reman

• AA6605: AH-64 MODS 93.826 131.236 251.645 -251.645 265.581 265.547 265.548 265.637 Continuing Continuing

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D. Acquisition Strategy

The Apache Product Improvement Program delivers the required capability enhancements necessary to support Apache's Modernization Strategy. FY 2025 - FY 2027 funding that supports non-recurring engineering (NRE) activities ensure the AH-64E platform maintains relevance and dominance throughout its expected service life. Within the program, subsystem integration will incorporate the technical insertions and operational flight-testing required for posturing for future weapon systems upgrades (i.e. Launched Effects (LE) and High Energy Lasers (HEL)).

Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis: PB 2027 Army			Date: April 2026
Appropriation/Budget Activity 2040 / 7	R-1 Program Element (Number/Name) PE 0607145A / Apache Future Developmen t	Project (Number/Name) FD5 / Apache Product Improvement

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
Apache Improved Tail Rotor Drive System (ITRDS)	C/CPFF	The Boeing Company : Mesa, AZ	71.413	-		2.323	Jan 2026	3.319	Nov 2026	-		3.319	0.000	77.055	-
Oil Cooled Generator	SS/CPFF	The Boeing Company : Mesa, AZ	8.226	7.942	May 2025	42.048	Nov 2025	27.440	May 2027	-		27.440	81.445	167.101	-
Strap Down Pilotage	SS/FFP	University of Arizona : Tuscon, AZ	10.000	-		-		-		-		-	0.000	10.000	-
Subtotal	89.639	7.942		44.371		30.759		-		30.759	81.445	254.156	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	89.639	7.942		44.371		30.759		-		30.759	81.445	254.156	N/A

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