DD(X) Sys Design, Dev & Integration
The Zumwalt class destroyer (DDG 1000) program is developing the naval surface hypersonic strike capability, able to conduct independent forward deployed operations and prosecute deep-inland, time-critical, soft and medium-hardened targets in a contested environment. With the addition of surface hypersonic strike to legacy capabilities, Zumwalt will provide means to conduct Joint Surface Strike, deliver local area defense against air, surface and undersea threats, and incorporate signature reduction to operate in all threat environments. The Zumwalt class will have seamless Joint Interoperability to integrate all source information for battlespace awareness and weapons direction. The surface hypersonic strike capability, combined with the low observable characteristics of the Zumwalt platform, creates a uniquely lethal and survivable naval surface platform. The Zumwalt class supports the National Defense Strategy by supporting modernization initiatives for fielding hypersonic technologies and enabling a more lethal force. Overall, the Zumwalt class will enhance U.S. conventional power projection by providing an independent forward deployed strike platform, with longer range, shorter time of flight, and higher survivability against enemy defenses compared to current capabilities. The Acquisition Decision Memorandum signed by The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) (ASN(RDA)) directed PEO Ships to integrate Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) into USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) and USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) by conducting a Building Yard Modernization Period (BYMP) and into USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) during new construction, prior to the ship's arrival in homeport, in order to maximize its fleet availability time. Full operational capability is achieved when the Zumwalt CPS Weapon System modernizations are completed, and all the three ships are turned over to the Fleet. The Zumwalt program strategy is to leverage the development efforts for a CPS capability on Virginia submarines, using a minimal integration solution to rapidly provide a surface hypersonic strike capability to the Fleet.
- Continue maintenance and readiness between ship delivery at the end of the Build Yard Modernization Period (BYMP) and Joint Flight Campaign (JFC-6) test shot from Zumwalt. Planned activities to maintain readiness consist of stage testing, alignment testing, grooming, repairs and shakedown. - LYNDON B JOHNSON (LBJ) CPS weapon control…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 planned work Specific CPS T&E efforts include: - Conduct Shakedown and JFC-6 flight test on ZUMWALT. - Conduct data analysis from Shakedown and JFC-6 to support assessment of platform-specific test objectives. - Continue to develop plans to conduct ZUMWALT-unique CPS Weapons System testing based on changes to the weapon system for future hulls. Procure and updated weapon system simulators as needed. - Finalize ZUMWALT tactics with CPS mission with operational stakeholders Specific DDG 1000 TEMP efforts include: - Continue to plan, execute and analyze Follow-On Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) test events. - Continue to maintain PRA test bed software to support FOT&E pre/post-flight analysis
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase for FY26 to FY27 is due to test planning, execution, analysis and reporting of FOT&E events.
FY2026 plans — current year Specific CPS T&E efforts include: - Continue to develop the final ZUMWALT-specific shipboard test requirements in coordination with the SSP-lead planning of the live-fire test event of the CPS Weapon System on DDG 1000. - Continued to plan for ZUMWALT support for Shakedown events prior to integration and testing of the CPS Weapon System on DDG 1000. - Continue to refine ZUMWALT-specific test objectives/plans to support the execution of the first CPS flight test (SSP-led live-fire test event) from a ZUMWALT Class Destroyer during JFC-6 with platform and combat system specific subject matter experts, test equipment, and analysis - Execute identify data collection processes to support data…
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY26 to FY27 decrease is due to the completion of logistics support requirements associated with Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) on ZUMWALT Class Destroyers
FY2026 plans — current year Finalize and complete logistics support requirements associated with Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) on ZUMWALT Class Destroyers.