# AARGM ER Development

**R-2A activity** of project 2189 — AARGM ER  
**Program element:** 0205601N — Anti-radiation Missile Improvement  
**Component:** U.S. Navy · **Budget Activity:** 7  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0205601N/2189/a0  
**Parent:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0205601N/2189

## Summary

This activity requests $67.8M in FY2027, 94% of project 2189, up 257% on FY2026. The R-2A exhibit describes it across FY2026–FY2027, including what the FY2027 money is planned to buy.

## What the FY2027 request buys

**FY2027 planned work.** FY 2027 activities include continuation of EMD efforts (completion of the integration and test of the M-Code/Guidance Processor redesign; addition of two GP Redesign Software DT/IT Live Fire Flight Test Events; additional procurement of test assets; F-35 UAI development effort; F-35 integration effort; NOMS integration; initial Stations 2/10 integration efforts; completion of Virtual Stores; and correction of deficiencies discovered during test) and additional Operational Test events in FY 2027 to support OPTEV direction due to software deficiencies and to increase confidence in tactical engagements, as well as support Fleet fielding recommendation.

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** Increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 to fund the continuation of EMD efforts (completion of the integration and test of the M-Code/Guidance Processor redesign; addition of two GP Redesign Software DT/IT Live Fire Flight Test Events; additional procurement of test assets; F-35 UAI development effort; F-35 integration effort; NOMS integration; initial Stations 2/10 integration efforts; completion of Virtual Stores; and correction of deficiencies discovered during test) and additional Operational Test events in FY 2027 to support OPTEV direction due to software deficiencies and to increase confidence in tactical engagements, as well as support Fleet fielding recommendation.

## Before the request year

**FY2026 plans — current year.** FY 2026 activities include continuation of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract, integration and test of the M-Code/Guidance Processor redesign and maturation of efforts required to reach Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

## Funding

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 16.4 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 19.0 |
| FY2027 | Request | 67.8 |

> Prior, current and budget year only — an R-2A activity carries no five-year plan. It sums exactly into its project in the request year and not necessarily in any other.

## Other activities in project 2189

- Classified — FY2027 2.6
- Next Generation Naval Mission Planning System (NGNMPS) — FY2027 1.3
- Virtual Store — FY2027 0.4

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Navy RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibit R-2A, PE 0205601N project 2189 (PB PB2027). Narrative is the government's own text.
- **No marks, no contractors at this grain** — congressional marks land on the program element and R-3 performers on the project.
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_activity`.

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