Aviation Survivability

Baseline capability of I-Predict (Incapacitation Prediction for Readiness in Expeditionary Domains) transitions from ONR/FNC performers to Human Systems Engineering Department (HSED). First use cases will complete verification and validation of modeling capability. Biofidelic models will aid with design, development, and testing of…

Continue to explore, test, and develop design concepts of effective human-machine interfaces for crewed, uncrewed human/autonomy teaming. Mature brain-computer/brain-machine interface technology and biocybernetic system capability. Continue to advance operator state monitoring to detect physiological and cognitive degradation…

Continue evaluation and refinement of Human Body Models (HBM) for acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) mitigation. Transition from non-biofidelic Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) to biofidelic digital twins. Fully incorporate USN/USMC Anthropometry study results. Continue maturation and qualification of clear Laser Eye…

FY2027 planned work The FY27 IMTTP base plan focuses on advancing and transitioning technology that assure all munitions are as safe as practicable, updating currently fielded munitions and developing IM compliant solutions for future state-of-the art weapons required for relevant missions, mission gaps and operations of interest, as identified by OPNAV (N98). Technology Development programs (Critical Energetic Materials project, Minimum Smoke and High-Performance Propellant formulations project, and the Qualification and characterization of PBXC-144) take technologies that have demonstrated a potential military advantage, in the laboratories, and advances them from a general science demonstration to…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease FY 2026 to FY 2027 to incorporate miscellaneous funding reductions supporting higher priorities.

FY2026 plans — current year The FY26 IMTTP base plan focuses on advancing and transitioning technology that assure all munitions are as safe as practicable, updating currently fielded munitions and developing IM compliant solutions for future state-of-the art weapons required for relevant missions, mission gaps and operations of interest, as identified by OPNAV (N98). Technology Development programs (Critical Energetic Materials program, Metal Matrix Composite Case Technologies Program, Minimum Smoke and High Performance Propellant formulations program, and the Qualification and characterization of PBXC-144) take technologies that have demonstrated a potential military advantage, in the laboratories, and advances them…

FY2027 planned work Continue to update and expand threats assessments to include new and/or evolved threats. Update modeling and simulation capabilities to better reflect the evolving threat environment.

FY2026 plans — current year Continue to update and expand threats assessments to include new and/or evolved threats. Update modeling and simulation capabilities to better reflect the evolving threat environment.

FY2027 planned work This effort will expand upon the work done in FY26 to incorporate products from the Benchmark threat model library into existing high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop capability to enable the assessment of EW concepts versus anticipated threat systems. The effort will ultimately enable improved Model Based Systems Engineering support for new weapon systems. This effort also includes experimentation into the feasibility of applying Machine Learning techniques to high fidelity modeling & simulation.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease FY 2026 to FY 2027 to incorporate miscellaneous funding reductions supporting higher priorities.

FY2026 plans — current year This effort will expand upon the work done in FY25 to incorporate products from the Benchmark threat model library into existing high fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop capability to enable the assessment of EW concepts versus anticipated threat systems still to be developed. These highly advanced algorithms form the basis for a threat radars receive chain, a critical component not found in existing open-loop stimulation systems and other modeling tools. The effort will ultimately enable a continuum that enables development of new systems from requirements definition, to development and continual assessments, which support the Model Based Systems Engineering approach.

FY2027 planned work This effort will expand upon the work done in FY 2026 to prototype hardware testing in support of ASE architecture development and in support of countermeasures simulation hardware as modules are completed. Will test newly developed or modified modules to validate accuracy of representations of the EW and threat systems components.

FY2026 plans — current year Continue prototype hardware testing in support of ASE architecture development and in support of countermeasures simulation hardware as modules are completed. Test newly developed or modified modules to validate accuracy of representations of the EW and threat systems components.

FY2027 planned work Continue support for Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization improvements for aircraft fire prediction and protection. Continue monitoring aqueous film forming foam developments and other clean agents. Continue to monitor and test new equipment improvements for saws, spreaders, and other improvements to reduce or discontinue the use of Motor Gasoline on ships. Continue evaluations for flash-hood, and firefighter personnel floatation device improvements. Continue the testing of radiant heat testing for proximity firefighting ensembles. Continue to monitor and recommend Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems fire doctrine, Carrier Fixed Wing Aircraft Nuclear hangar bay…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease FY 2026 to FY 2027 to incorporate miscellaneous funding reductions supporting higher priorities.

FY2026 plans — current year Continue support for Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization improvements for aircraft fire prediction and protection. Continue monitoring aqueous film forming foam developments and other clean agents. Continue to monitor and test new equipment improvements for saws, spreaders, and other improvements to reduce or discontinue the use of Motor Gasoline on ships. Continue evaluations for flash-hood, and firefighter personnel floatation device improvements. Continue the testing of radiant heat testing for proximity firefighting ensembles. Continue to monitor and recommend Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems fire doctrine, Carrier Fixed Wing Aircraft Nuclear hangar bay…