# Project 2272 — Intel Command and Control (C2) Sys

**Program element:** 0206625M — USMC Intelligence/Electronics Warfare Sys  
**Project:** 2272  
**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/0206625M/2272  
**Parent:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0206625M

## Summary

Project 2272 — Intel Command and Control (C2) Sys requests $26.3M in FY2027, 18% of the $149.1M requested for program element 0206625M, up 0.4% on FY2026. 11 R-2A activities decompose the request. NIWC-LANT CTR is the largest named R-3 performer at $12.1M, 46% of the project's FY2027 R-3 total.

**Markets:** Cyber, C2 & Networks (programs) — matched on the project title only, and no market size is quoted.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 25.6 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 26.2 |
| FY2027 | Request | 26.3 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 16.0 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 14.2 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 14.5 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 14.8 |

> Estimate types are not summed. This project is one leaf of PE 0206625M; the PE total is the sum of its projects, never added to them.

## What project 2272 buys

INTELLIGENCE COMMAND AND CONTROL (C2): includes Military Intelligence Program (MIP) funds for Marine Corps Intelligence capabilities necessary to support the employment of intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance (ISR), and target acquisition resources integral to delivering decision advantage at the speed of operational relevance outlined in the 2022 National Defense Strategy and integral to Force Design. This equipment will be employed inside the weapons engagement zone (WEZ) and will support the warfighter in populating the kill-web and shortening the kill-chain process. This capability involves sensing the operational environment through a variety of systems, from satellites overhead to reconnaissance Marines on the ground, and providing that information to Marine Corps Intelligence Commanders, Joint Intelligence Centers, and to Five Eyes (FVEY) partners for use in operational planning. COMMUNICATION EMITTER SENSING and ATTACKING SYSTEM (CESAS). This is a high-power ground electronic attack (EA) system which disrupts, denies, and degrades enemy communications in support of reconnaissance/counter-reconnaissance (RXR) and infantry maneuver. CESAS supports Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) by contributing sensor data to joint Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) systems to provide decision advantage to commanders. CESAS is employed by trained operators from the Marine Radio Battalions and Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) to sense and make sense of the electromagnetic spectrum and provide non-kinetic fires tailored to support infantry and maneuver elements. CESAS provides sensing and attacking in the high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) ranges against enemy emitters with modern modulation schemes. An increase to the CESAS II FoS Authorized Acquisition Objective (AAO) in support of Force Design initiatives equips SIEW Teams to the infantry battalion, Radio Reconnaissance Teams (RRTs), Light Armored Vehicle - Electronic Warfare (LAV-EW), MARFORSOC operators, and the Supporting Establishment with modern electronic warfare (EW) systems capable of countering peer threat emitters. CESAS II FoS uses an incremental acquisition strategy, incorporating the Enhanced EW phased approach to integrating new capabilities to maintain pace with adversaries.

**R-3 lines of work:** Product Development; Support; Test and Evaluation.

## Named R-3 performers

| Performer | $M | Share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total |
|---|---|---|
| NIWC-LANT CTR | 12.1 | 46% |
| NIWC-LANT | 7.9 | 30% |
| TCS NIWC-LANT | 3.7 | 14% |
| CIHEP NIWC-LANT | 0.5 | 1.9% |

> Budget-justification contract funding, not obligations. Shares need not reach 100% — unnamed and government work is in the denominator.

## Activities (R-2A) — 11

| Activity | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 | Move | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial Collection: Product Development | 2.3 | 2.7 | 13.2 | +397% | [a8](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0206625M/2272/a8) |
| Tactical Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Collection System (TSCS): Product Development | 7.2 | 4.3 | 6.1 | +43% | — |
| Terrestrial Collection : Test and Evaluation | 1.6 | 0.9 | 3.7 | +322% | — |
| Counterintel and Human Intel Equip (CIHEP): Test and Evaluation | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | +3% | — |
| Tactical Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Collection System (TSCS): Test and Evaluation | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | −21% | — |
| Integrated Broadcast Radio (IBR): Test and Evaluation | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | +3% | — |
| SCI COMMS: Test and Evaluation | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | +2% | — |
| SCI COMMS: Support | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | +4% | — |
| Communication Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS): Product Development | 2.7 | 9.7 | 0.0 | −100% | — |
| Communication Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS): Support | 4.1 | 2.7 | 0.0 | −100% | — |
| Communication Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS): Test and Evaluation | 2.3 | 2.5 | 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.

### Terrestrial Collection: Product Development

- Initiate engineering, integration, and technical development required to develop a Ground based Optics capability (Terrestrial Collection Ground Sensors Increment 3). -Initiate engineering, integration, and technical development required to develop Over The Horizon Radar capabilities. - Continue testing of the long-dwell, small…

Full year-by-year narrative: https://hitchintel.com/programs/0206625M/2272/a8

### Tactical Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Collection System (TSCS): Product Development

**FY2027 planned work.** - Continue development of required software capability to the TSCS baseline in order to counter emerging near peer asymmetric adversary threats. - Continue technical analysis and integration of improvements to TSCS baseline based on the Secure the Enterprise/Secure the Network, and Unified Cryptologic Architecture initiatives required by mission partners for network connectivity. - Continue development of next generation receivers and collection capabilities to support refresh of collection hardware. Includes specific focus on technical refresh/upgrade for components of the TSCS General Purpose Receiver (GPR), TSCS Special Purpose Receiver (SPR), and TSCS High Frequency (HF). - Complete enhanced EW software modifications for threat analysis and plugins for TAK-X user interface that will enhance ingestion and visualization of Radio-Frequency (RF) data for mission planning and execution.

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** Increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 reflects the consolidation of the TSCS and CESAS programs in FY 2027. Realignment of CESAS funding into TSCS will continue to support the development of ground-based EW capabilities. The majority of CESAS support and test and evaluation costs are included in the same development/integration contracts and government efforts as TSCS and will be tracked under product development starting in FY 2027.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Continued development of required software capability to the TSCS baseline in order to counter emerging near peer asymmetric adversary threats. - Continued technical analysis and integration of improvements to TSCS baselines based on the Secure the Enterprise/Secure the Network initiatives required by NSA for network connectivity. - Continued development of next generation receivers and collection capabilities to support refresh of collection hardware. - Completed development and enhancements of TSCS software capabilities to include Sceptre and Common Framework Environment (CFE)

### Terrestrial Collection : Test and Evaluation

**FY2027 planned work.** - Initiates test and evaluation of a Ground based Optics capability (Terrestrial Collection Ground Sensors Increment 3). - Initiates test and evaluation of Over The Horizon Radar capabilities. - Continue testing of the long-dwell, small Unmanned Maritime Vessel, combining maritime radar with beyond line of sight comms. - Continue to integrate its current communications capabilities with Fires and to ensure Joint interoperability. - Integrate with the Minotaur Family of Systems to provide correlated track data to the Minotaur Common Tactical Picture (CTP) - Continue integration, and technical development required for Terrestrial Collection modernization including integration of ground-based sensors with maritime sensors. - Continue engineering, integration, and technical development required to develop an Unmanned Maritime Vessel and Sensor Payload (Maritime Sensors Increment 2).

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** Increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 reflects initiation of Ground Sensor (GS) Inc 3 and Over The Horizon Radar engineering, testing and evaluation of the long-dwell, small Unmanned Maritime Vessel, combining maritime radar with beyond line-of-sight comms.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Continued test and evaluation of an Unmanned Maritime Vessel and Sensor Payload (maritime sensors Increment 2).

### Counterintel and Human Intel Equip (CIHEP): Test and Evaluation

**FY2027 planned work.** - Continue to upgrade/refresh CIHEP capability sets throughout the FYDP while adding an Expeditionary Office Communication Module providing additional communication and dissemination capability to CI/HUMINT Marines to operate as CSfC by Thin-Client and End User Devices. - Continue test and evaluation of server capabilities for CIHEP-MC surveillance assets. - Continue test and evaluation of the Long Range Listening (LLR) device.

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** No significant change.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Completed evaluation of prototypes for CIHEP-MC program for surveillance. - Continued engineering, integration and technical support for Language Translation capability for Satellite Communications Set (SCS). - Continued test and evaluation of server capabilities for CIHEP-MC surveillance assets. - Continued engineering, integration and technical support for Commercial Satellite Communications Set (CSCS) Router Obsolescence Refresh. - Initiated evaluation of prototypes for CIHEP-MC Data processing Module (DPM) laptop refresh. - Initiated test and evaluation of the Long Range Listening (LRR) device.

### Tactical Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Collection System (TSCS): Test and Evaluation

**FY2027 planned work.** - Complete testing of the TSCS software baseline updates. - Initiate electromagnetic characterization and interference testing against system components. - Continue testing of the TSCS software baseline updates. - Continue electromagnetic characterization and interference testing against system components. - Complete testing of TSCS Tactical Data Management (TDM) systems which are expeditionary cross-domain solutions (CDSs) that are nationally certified and provide near-real-time bi-directional data streaming between Marine Corps tactical and Intelligence Community networks. - Complete testing of technical upgrades to the TSCS General Purpose Receiver (GPR), TSCS Special Purpose Receiver (SPR), and TSCS High Frequency (HF).

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** The majority of CESAS support and test and evaluation costs are included in the same development/integration contracts and government efforts as TSCS and will be tracked under product development starting in FY 2027. The decrease reflects this consolidation offset by the initiation of electromagnetic characterization and interference testing against system components.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Continued testing of the TSCS software baseline updates. - Completed testing of Tethered Antenna to include full integration testing with all TSCS Increment I, II, and III components, fixed site and ULTV.

### Integrated Broadcast Radio (IBR): Test and Evaluation

**FY2027 planned work.** - Continue test efforts for resilient waveform and cryptographic technologies.

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** No significant change.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Continued test efforts for resilient waveform and cryptographic technologies. - Continued testing on IBR Transmit prototype solution.

### SCI COMMS: Test and Evaluation

**FY2027 planned work.** - Complete analysis of PLEO/MEO alternative antennas for integration with platform integration kits - Continue test and evaluation of new modification kits for SCI Comms Mobility Pack to include integration with mobile platforms, PLEO/MEO antennas, as well as upgrades to existing equipment in line with MCWS-X

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** No significant change.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Completed integration testing of High Bandwidth Special Intelligence Palletized Terminal (HBSI-PT) Replacement Network and Radio Frequency Packages. - Continued test and evaluation of new modification kits for SCI Comms Mobility Pack to include integration with mobile platforms, PLEO/MEO antennas, as well as upgrades to existing equipment in line with MCWS-X. - Initiated analysis of PLEO/MEO alternative antennas for integration with platform integration kits

### SCI COMMS: Support

**FY2027 planned work.** - Complete support for the integration of Modification Kits and Capability Upgrades focusing on the completion of the PLEO capability insertion to SCI Comms systems. - Continue support efforts towards test and evaluation of new modification kits for SCI Comms Mobility Pack to include integration with mobile platforms, PLEO/MEO antennas, as well as upgrades to existing equipment in line with MCWS-X.

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** No significant change.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Completed support for the integration of the HBSI-PT replacement system. - Continued support for the integration of Modification Kits and Capability Upgrades focusing on the completion of the PLEO capability insertion to SCI Comms systems. - Initiated support efforts towards test and evaluation of new modification kits for SCI Comms Mobility Pack to include integration with mobile platforms, PLEO/MEO antennas, as well as upgrades to existing equipment in line with MCWS-X.

### Communication Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS): Product Development

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** Decrease from FY 2026 to 2027 reflects the consolidation of the TSCS and CESAS programs and transition of SSF to PE 0206313M in FY 2027.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Completed development of JICD SIPR-hub effort which will support future sensor integration and sharing of EMS data. - Completed SSF integration with Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution Online (JSIRO) to ingest historical EMS data and research leveraging the JSIRO modeling tools. - Continued development of CESAS II Inc II program software baseline; Enhanced EW software modifications for threat analysis and plugins for the RaptorX/ TAK-X user interface will enhance ingestion and visualization of radio- frequency (RF) data for mission planning and execution. - Continued enhancements to SSF user interface by increasing functionality and user experience. - Continued SSF interoperability with the Electromagnetic Battle Management-Joint (EMBM-J) Enterprise capability. - Continued sensor integration of SSF with organic Marine Corps sensors. - Initiated development of communications planning and tools within the SSF user interface. - Initiated research and integration efforts with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to support the classification of EMS data for Electronic Sensing and Attack (ES/EA) and development of Course of Action (COA) tools that can model synchronization of EA effects. - Initiated integration of Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database (HNSWD) which provides guidance to spectrum managers on allocated spectrum and frequencies which are authorized and prohibited in the host country(s). - Initiated sensor integration efforts being completed in an individual release cycle as opposed to being spread over two dedicated releases. This will support targeted development timelines for the capabilities provided by SSF.

### Communication Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS): Support

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** Decrease from FY 2026 to 2027 reflects the consolidation of the TSCS and CESAS programs and transition of SSF to PE 0206313M in FY 2027.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Continued support for sensor integration maturation of Spectrum Services Framework (SSF) with Intrepid Tiger II (IT-II) enhancements. - Continued engagement with the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) as organic sensors are integrated with SSF. - Continued SSF sensor integration with organic Marine Corps sensors. - Continued to provide program support for Communications Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS) II Family of Systems (FoS) Inc II. - Initiated support for SSF user interface enhancements for communications planning, modeling and simulation, and artificial intelligence capabilities and functionality. - Initiated SSF support of Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database (HNSWD) through interactions with the Marine Corps user communities to improve and enhance the desired features.

### Communication Emitter Sensing and Attacking System (CESAS): Test and Evaluation

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** Decrease from FY 2026 to 2027 reflects the consolidation of the TSCS and CESAS programs and transition of SSF to PE 0206313M in FY 2027.

**FY2026 plans — current year.** - Completed SSF test and evaluation efforts with JITC in support of the (CTO). - Continued SSF developmental testing, system integration testing, and government witness testing of multiple CD 3 releases. - Initiated testing with EMBM-J to validate interface exchange requirements and sharing of EMS data. - Initiated SSF follow-on testing with JITC in order to validate CTO updates as SSF integrates with other sensors and new joint interfaces.

## 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/0206625M.

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Navy RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-2A/R-3, PE 0206625M project 2272 (PB PB2027).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0206625M")`.

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