# Project 2228 — Technical Applications Programs **Program element:** 0101221N — Strategic Sub & Wpns Sys Supt **Project:** 2228 **Component:** U.S. Navy **Appropriation:** 1319 — RDT&E, Navy **Budget Activity:** 7 — Operational System Development **Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027 **Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228 **Parent:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N ## Summary Project 2228 — Technical Applications Programs requests $210.5M in FY2027, 20% of the $1.05B requested for program element 0101221N, up 14% on FY2026. 6 R-2A activities decompose the request, 1 new this cycle. LMS is the largest named R-3 performer at $15.5M, 7.3% of the project's FY2027 R-3 total. ## Funding profile | Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) | |---|---|---| | FY2025 | Actual | 51.4 | | FY2026 | Enacted | 185.2 | | FY2027 | Request | 210.5 | | FY2028 | Outyear | 215.6 | | FY2029 | Outyear | 205.0 | | FY2030 | Outyear | 186.2 | | FY2031 | Outyear | 190.0 | > Estimate types are not summed. This project is one leaf of PE 0101221N; the PE total is the sum of its projects, never added to them. ## What project 2228 buys Trident II D5 Modernization (D5LE2): The Trident II D5LE2 program is crucial for modernizing the U.S. nuclear triad's submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) leg, as the current D5LE system on OHIO-class submarines will become obsolete for the COLUMBIA class through 2084. D5LE2 will address aging components and evolving peer threats by providing a modernized SLBM system with comparable range and accuracy, enhanced adaptability and resilience, and key upgrades in architecture, avionics, guidance, flight structures, and post-boost controls, while leveraging existing viable components and prioritizing critical technologies like radiation-hardened electronics and advanced guidance systems within a modular architecture to ensure a credible, survivable, and adaptable sea-based deterrent for decades. Threat & Risk-Informed Advanced Development (TRIAD): The Threat & Risk-Informed Advanced Development program leverages technological advancements, coordinates advanced research across stakeholders, and collaborates with government and industry partners to identify and outpace future threats to the nation's Sea-based Strategic Deterrent. Specific RDT&EN investments will aim to (1) preserve Trident II D5LE missile strategic weapon system (SWS) survivability against current and future threats; (2) respond to warfighter demands at the speed of relevance by enhancing effectiveness and capabilities in accordance with USSTRATCOM and Navy priorities; and (3) ensure the sustainment of the SWS demonstrated performance through 2084. Between 1955 and 1990, consistent investment in Research and Development (R&D) fueled the success of the Strategic Weapons System (SWS) through a series of development and production programs. However, unlike previous transitions between SLBM systems (A1, A2, A3, C3, C4), development of a Trident D5 follow-on was not immediately initiated. This resulted in a significant decline in R&D funding for submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) systems in the early 1990s. Additionally as the U.S. shifted towards a nuclear force sustainment paradigm, investments in advanced delivery system capabilities to counter emerging threats were curtailed. Consequently, the pipeline for developing cutting-edge technologies has weakened considerably. **R-3 lines of work:** Product Development. ## Named R-3 performers | Performer | $M | Share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total | |---|---|---| | LMS | 15.5 | 7.3% | | APL | 9.9 | 4.7% | | IERUS | 5.5 | 2.6% | | GDMS | 4.9 | 2.3% | > Budget-justification contract funding, not obligations. Shares need not reach 100% — unnamed and government work is in the denominator. ## Activities (R-2A) — 6 | Activity | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 | Move | Page | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | TRIAD - Mission Effectiveness | 0.0 | 100.9 | 132.3 | +31% | [a1](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a1) | | TRIAD - Operational Flexibility | 0.0 | 10.9 | 34.9 | +221% | [a2](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a2) | | TRIAD - Supporting Infrastructure | 0.0 | 6.4 | 21.3 | +232% | [a4](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a4) | | TRIAD - Counter Emerging Threats | 0.0 | 2.5 | 19.4 | +689% | [a3](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a3) | | INWSS | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | new | — | | D5LE2 | 51.4 | 64.6 | 0.0 | −100% | — | > Activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. In the request year they partition this project exactly; in earlier years they can under-cover it. ### TRIAD - Mission Effectiveness Funding for mission effectiveness is allocated across both unclassified and classified efforts. The unclassified portion, totaling $38.769 million, includes the following tasks: - Expand and continue efforts on Halcyon: Radar and algorithm integration for upcoming test flight - Continue efforts on Non-Line of Sight free-space optical… Full year-by-year narrative: https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a1 ### TRIAD - Operational Flexibility All efforts will continue from FY 2026 in addition to: - Begin the expansion of NAV/Guidance Integrated Gravity Enhancement efforts, including temporary alteration (TEMPALT) for Capability III, to calibrate guidance accelerometers at sea or at un-surveyed port locations - Begin the modernization of the Navigation Sonar System (NSS) by… Full year-by-year narrative: https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a2 ### TRIAD - Supporting Infrastructure All efforts will continue from FY 2026 in addition to: - Begin the development of a Compact Boost Rocket Motor Chemical Sensor (CBRMCS) for advanced health monitoring to collect data and infer stabilizer content from the propellant in a solid rocket motor assembly - Begin enhancements for Missile Segment Mating in the Missile Assembly… Full year-by-year narrative: https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a4 ### TRIAD - Counter Emerging Threats - Building upon our FY 2026 foundation, expand the utilization of high fidelity simulation environments and integrated threat system models to evaluate the performance of current and emerging threats against a broader spectrum of potential technologies considered for maturation. - As part of the Transit Protection Program (TPP), begin… Full year-by-year narrative: https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N/2228/a3 ### INWSS — NEW START **FY2027 planned work.** Continued efforts from Project 3158: Integrated Nuclear Weapon Security System (INWSS): - Continue the development and deployment of the Electronic Security System (ESS) Alarm Control and Display (AC&D) Integration to Bangor for Limited Area security, based on FY 2026 lessons learned - Continue the Development and Testing for the ESS to support Common Operational Picture (COP) integration - Continue research and development of Enhanced Screening Capabilities with technologies targeted at improving the effectiveness of the guard force's ability to screen personnel and vehicles - Continue the development, test, and evaluation of the Common Operational Picture (COP) to enhance tactical situational awareness capabilities for maneuver security forces - Continue the development and testing of the Touch Table Tool (TTT) technology - Begin research and development with industry on effective means to ensure the reliability and resiliency of enhanced armored fighting vehicle (AFV) against adversary attempts to compromise guard force vehicles Transit Protection Program (TPP): - Begin initial research and development into Transit Protection Program Enhancements by deploying Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) systems onto the TPP vessels to increase situational awareness Counter Unmanned Systems Development: - Continue spiral development of SENSEI Ashore and Afloat systems and components - Continue test and evaluation of unmanned vehicle assets utilized for development and testing of counter systems - Continue research and development in support of waterside and counter unmanned system assessments - Continue research, development, test, and evaluation to support the risk reduction, assessment, and support of counter unmanned systems projects - These continuing activities provide the foundational support required to mature, test, and incrementally improve fielded systems **FY2026 to FY2027 change.** The $2.621 million increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 realigns funding from Project 3158. This funding enhances the INWSS through a common operational picture and improved guard force capabilities. It also bolsters transit protection by adapting proven active defense systems for vessel security, while continuing the foundational research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) needed to mature and improve counter-unmanned and waterside security systems. **FY2026 plans — current year.** FY 2026 funding executed out of Project 3158: Integrated Nuclear Weapons Security Systems Development. ### D5LE2 **FY2026 to FY2027 change.** As planned, this program's RDTEN funding ends in FY 2026 following the successful completion of its development activities. The D5LE2 program has now been fully transferred to the WPN appropriation for its Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase. **FY2026 plans — current year.** Trident II D5 Modernization (D5LE2): The RDT&E efforts listed for D5LE2 system level requirements and architecture efforts will complete in FY 2026 with stable technical baselines for subsystem development and procurement to execute going forward. System Level Studies and Architecture Development efforts: Refinement of system requirements and architecture, and accuracy and performance assessments continue in conjunction with subsystem technology development and design. Technology Investments: SLBM technology investment areas will complete the maturation of the Common Parts Database with parts characterization testing of prototype parts, Continue Development of Radiation Hardened Test Capability, Maturation of a Nuclear Safe Data Bus with model updates and final report, continued evaluation of Additive Manufacturing for high reliability applications, continue maturation of Post Boost Control System (PBCS) technologies with hot gas testing and final reports, Nose Faring Material Evaluations and Equipment Section model updates and final reports. SLBM technology investment areas are scheduled to complete in FY 2026. Continue: - Radiation Hardened Parts characterization of selected vendor and technologies - Common Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) - Missile Common Parts database Model Based Engineering (MBE) models and characteristics for selected components captured - Data Bus testing and simulations of selected technologies from suppliers and Data Bus vendors - Parts program test equipment investments and Radiation test facility utilization - PIVA Technologies Thruster valve - Hot gas testing of supplier designs transition to full duration testing - Material Life Cycle Assessment conducted - Structural and performance models updated - Delivery of trades study reports, Technical Development Assessment Report (TDAR) and model developed (structural and performance) - PBCS alternative manufacturing process - Hot gas testing of material developed using alternative manufacturing process - Material Life Cycle Cost - Equipment Section and Nose Fairing model analysis final reports Strategic Guidance efforts: continues Radiation Hardened Parts Concepts Evaluation to include candidate vendor allocations and technology down select fabrication, accelerometers, gyroscopes, stellar components, high fidelity lab/simulation testing, and mechanical packaging studies. Targeting achieving TRL 4 for key critical components. Continue: - Low Space Weight and Power solid-state inertial sensor testing and evaluation - Advanced imaging technology testing and evaluation - Inertial Measurement Unit electro-mechanical component testing and evaluation - Prototype Avionics developmental testing of Hardware in the Loop environment - Guidance Navigation and Control Software and Algorithm Studies - Inertial Measurement Unit single axis testing and evaluation ## What is NOT on this page Congressional marks, the R-2 mission description and acquisition strategy, the industry vs government split of the whole request, and related program elements are recorded at **program-element** grain — an NDAA mark lands on a PE, never on a project. They are at https://hitchintel.com/programs/0101221N. ## Source & machine access - **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Navy RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-2A/R-3, PE 0101221N project 2228 (PB PB2027). - **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0101221N")`. *HitchAI is an independent intelligence service, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense. Budget figures are requests/estimates, not obligations.*