Policy R&D Programs
The Policy R&D Program supports the interim National Defense Strategy by providing analysis to overcome military security challenges. The global security environment is dynamic and complex. Continuous research and analysis is necessary for understanding foreign military structures and capabilities, as well as for developing mid- to long-term anticipatory and strategic perspectives on security issues. These perspectives can then guide necessary changes to policies, strategies, processes, and capabilities that advance U.S. and interests. This program blends multiple research disciplines including policy, sciences, and engineering to better understand matters affecting strategy, planning, management of international alliances and partnerships, crisis preparedness and response, budgetary and operational oversight, cyber and space challenges, special operations, homeland defense, nuclear and missile defense, and other emerging threats to the national security of the US. The program also supports statutorily directed requirements related to Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy mission areas.
FY2027 planned work Continue FY 2026 efforts to include: • The INDO-PACOM AOR remains an area with increased emphasis and the program will continue to perform trend analysis and developing mitigation options. • Develop opportunities to apply risk management methodologies to identified program areas. • Working with our international partners, develop net-centric enterprise technologies to remove international sharing barriers identified with maritime information, intelligence, and data being collected by DoW and foreign governments. • Research military competition among nations in the Far and Middle East and highlight potential capabilities and policies each nation may utilize in future armed conflicts. •…
FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease of $-0.256 million between FY 2026 and FY 2027 is due a reduction in contract services undertaken in direct support of the President's executive order, which prioritizes cost efficiency, transparency, and the consolidation of services. This measure represents a deliberate workforce optimization strategy designed to streamline resources while safeguarding against adverse impacts to modernization initiatives and overall mission effectiveness.
FY2026 plans — current year Continue FY 2025 efforts to include: • The INDO-PACOM AOR remains an area with increased emphasis and the program will continue to perform trend analysis and developing mitigation options. • Develop opportunities to apply risk management methodologies to identified program areas. • Working with our international partners, develop net-centric enterprise technologies to remove international sharing barriers identified with maritime information, intelligence, and data being collected by DoW and foreign governments. • Research military competition among nations in the Far and Middle East and highlight potential capabilities and policies each nation may utilize in future armed conflicts. •…
FY2025 accomplishments Continue FY 2024 efforts to include: • The INDO-PACOM AOR remains an area with increased emphasis and the program will continue to perform trend analysis and developing mitigation options. • Develop opportunities to apply risk management methodologies to identified program areas. • Working with our international partners, develop net-centric enterprise technologies to remove international sharing barriers identified with maritime information, intelligence, and data being collected by DoD and foreign governments. • Research military competition among nations in the Far and Middle East and highlight potential capabilities and policies each nation may utilize in future armed conflicts. •…
FY2027 planned work Specific efforts are classified.
FY2026 to FY2027 change There is no change in funding between FY 2026 and FY 2027.
FY2026 plans — current year Specific efforts are classified.
FY2025 accomplishments Specific efforts are classified.
FY2027 planned work Specific efforts are classified.
FY2026 to FY2027 change There is no change in funding between FY 2026 and FY 2027.
FY2026 plans — current year Specific efforts are classified.
FY2025 accomplishments Specific efforts are classified.
FY2027 planned work The detailed plan for this funding is classified.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The details for increase of $6.000 million between FY 2026 and FY 2027 is classified.