SO/LIC Advanced Development
FY26 SO/LIC Advanced Development has been realigned into the CTTS 122. No funds in FY26 and out. This program supports the Department's initiatives to Deter Aggression, Defend the Homeland, and Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantage. The Advanced Development (AD) subgroup within IWTSD built on lessons learned from more than a decade of developing, managing, and overseeing the Secure Unclassified Network (SUNet) and is now developing, testing, and delivering advanced tools and capabilities for the Department of War (DoW) to campaign in and through cyberspace, maximize cyber capabilities in support of integrated deterrence, and effectively use cyber operations to generate asymmetric advantages. The AD subgroup streamlines the implementation and validation of Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity requirements across IWTSD’s project portfolio as well as develops novel tools and capabilities in collaboration with our partners across the cyber domain.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Realignment of funds from PE0603121D8Z to PE0603122D8Z starting in FY 2026.
FY2026 plans — current year The Advanced Development subgroup will continue activities under PE0603122D8Z starting in FY 2026.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, the AD subgroup plans to initiate funding one (1) project in the area focused on developing our warfighting capabilities with Allies and partner. This project includes: • An unintrusive vulnerability and anomaly detection tool for operational technology in air-gapped environments. In FY 2025, the AD subgroup plans to continue funding four (4) projects in areas focused on 1) building resilience in the cyber domain; 2) developing our warfighting capabilities with Allies and partner; and 3) developing key enabling capabilities and deepening interoperability. These projects include: • A secure development, testing, and assessment environment to facilitate enhanced cyber hardening of…