# E-11A — Program Element 0207238F

**Program element:** 0207238F  
**Component:** U.S. Air Force  
**Appropriation:** 3600 — RDT&E, Air Force  
**Budget Activity:** 7 — Operational System Development  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0207238F

## Summary

U.S. Air Force funding falls 100% to a $0.0M request in FY2027.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 29.7 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 15.0 |
| FY2027 | Request | 0.0 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 0.0 |

> Estimate types are not summed — the profile mixes actuals, enacted law, the request, and outyear projections.

## Projects (2)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 671201 | E-11 Development | 18.7 | 10.1 | 0.0 | −100% |
| 675383 | BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMM NODE (BACN) | 11.0 | 4.9 | 0.0 | −100% |

> Projects are the summable leaves: the program element total is their sum, never added to it.

### Project 671201 — E-11 Development

Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 671201 is primarily focused Operational Systems Development for the E-11 BACN platform. Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) enables tactical edge Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a network for high-capacity data transfer. As requirements emerge, BACN will integrate new hardware and software capabilities that improve system performance, interoperability, availability, prototyping of activities in line with department approach of system development upgrades to support current/future Open Mission System (OMS) technologies. Efforts may include onboard enhancements such as datalink receiving capability in platform cockpit to include but not limited to Link-16, as well as analysis and developmental efforts to explore feasibility of onboard operators to support onboard payload control capabilities. Efforts include, but are not limited to, expansion of external time reference capabilities, development/integration of additional communications systems/subsystems and components such as Military Global Positioning System (MilGPS), M-code or future software and integration of advanced antennas and waveforms, development efforts enabling integration of ABMS/JADC2 capabilities, enhancements to ground support capabilities. Additionally, safety of flight considerations, to include weapon system performance, aircraft structural integrity, availability, continuity of service requirements will be addressed, as well as aircraft avionics upgrades, early system engineering assessments and risk reduction activities associated with weapon system "payload” and "platform” survivability in non-contested through contested environments. Efforts include required non-recurring engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, the development of simulators/trainers, development of training materials, the development of future waveforms that are backward compatible with existing communications, and technical publications as well as the assimilation of any mandates levied on the BACN weapon system. Execute risk reduction activities for development of future capabilities on BACN payload/aircraft efforts. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-Code Military Global Positioning System (MilGPS) | 18.7 | 10.1 | 0.0 |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

### Project 675383 — BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMM NODE (BACN)

Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 675383 is primarily focused on BACN payload weapon system components. Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) enables tactical edge Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a network for high-capacity data transfer. As requirements emerge, BACN and ROBE systems will integrate new hardware and software capabilities that improve system performance, interoperability, availability, prototyping of activities in line with department approach of system development upgrades to support current/future Open Mission System (OMS) technologies. Efforts may include onboard enhancements such as datalink receiving capability in platform cockpit to include but not limited to Link-16, as well as analysis and developmental efforts to explore feasibility of onboard operators to support onboard payload control capabilities. Efforts include, but are not limited to, expansion of external time reference capabilities, development/integration of additional communications systems/subsystems and components such as Ka-Band Satellite Communications (Ka-SATCOM), Integrated Broadcast System (IBS)The BACN payload will integrate higher capacity/low latency payload control links that possess advanced capabilities, including improved frequency hopping, anti-jamming techniques to ensure reliable and secure communication. Integration of advanced antennas and waveforms, development efforts enabling integration of ABMS/ JADC2 capabilities, enhancements to ground support capabilities. Additionally, safety of flight considerations, to include weapon system performance, aircraft structural integrity, availability, continuity of service requirements will be addressed, aircraft avionics upgrades, as well as early system engineering assessments and risk reduction activities associated with weapon system payload & platform survivability in non-contested through contested environments. Efforts include required non-recurring engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, the development of simulators/trainers, development of training materials, the development of future waveforms that are backwards compatible with existing communications, and technical publications as well as the assimilation of any mandates levied on the BACN weapon system.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACN Software Upgrades | 11.0 | 4.9 | 0.0 |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

## Mission & acquisition strategy

Budget Program Activity Code (BPAC) 671201 is primarily focused on Operational Systems Development for the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) platform, and BPAC 675383 is primarily focused on BACN payload weapon system components. BACN enables tactical edge and Joint and Coalition information interoperability via air, space, and surface systems, to include a Backbone Network for high-capacity data transfer.

Acquisition strategies varied by effort that provide research, development, integration and interoperability of the BACN platform, payload, supporting systems and equipment and will utilize all contracting options and mechanisms available.

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## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Air Force RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 0207238F (PB PB2027).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0207238F")`.

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