Network C3I Advanced Technology

Will mature and demonstrate advanced scheduling technology to dynamically optimize resource allocation to complete multifunction missions; exploit commercial interference mitigation technology to increase efficient use of RF spectrum resources and simultaneity on multifunction platforms.

Will mature RF signal detection and classification techniques against peer/near-peer adversary threats, improving robustness against realistic congested RF environments and suitability for size, weight, and power (SWAP) constrained tactical edge environments; use modeling and simulation to demonstrate and optimize signal detection…

Will mature and modify laboratory RF modeling and simulation framework to assess multi-function RF sensor architectures for converged radar and signals intelligence (SIGINT) operation; define mission vignettes suitable for analyzing modeled sensor performance in an aerial ISR concept of operations.

Achieve a critical design review milestone, provide for in-flight experimentation using tactically relevant hardware and software to facilitate air to space connectivity while showing resiliency through primary, alternative, contingent, emergency (PACE) execution in the dissemination of intelligence data to/from space-based assets.

Will mature multi-domain processing capabilities on platform relevant hardware; demonstrate advanced signal collection capabilities in operationally relevant environments; optimize collection and signal classification, identification, and geo-location on simulated peer/near-peer adversary threat signals; optimize ultra-wide band…

Will demonstrate the ability to seamlessly integrate these tools into existing or reimagined workflows and mission command systems, ensuring interoperability and secure information sharing with partners. Experiments will assess performance in degraded environments, validating the ability to process data with fewer personnel and…

Will mature methods for spatial, temporal and cross-scale analysis of terrain, using overhead imagery sources.

Will mature sensor design and performance metrics for advanced 3D data collection.

Will advance and demonstrate analytical tools and static data layers. This task will demonstrate key analytical tools and static data layers to support environmental monitoring and decision-making.

FY2025 accomplishments Will optimize and fully integrate previously developed COTs technologies into final hardware, software, and modular open systems architecture.

FY2025 accomplishments Will optimize and fully integrate PNT sensors for Soldier-borne device; mature final software, hardware, and specification components; demonstrate final hardware, software, and Modular Open Systems Architecture at FY25 Demonstrator Soldier Touch Point; provide integrity scoring and power management strategies for PNT sensors implemented into final demonstrator.

FY2027 planned work Will finalize selection of non-RF sensor capabilities from Government and industry sources, capable of sensing and exploiting physical phenomena properties; validate algorithm to correlate physical phenomena measurements with a priority map and imagery data for localization and initialization of Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) capabilities; mature navigation algorithms that optimize PNT performance along planned maneuver path based on dynamic threat environment and terrain; optimize integration and demonstrate capabilities on a ground platform.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding increase reflects planned milestones for additional algorithm development for navigation on autonomous platforms and platform integration and demonstration activities.

FY2026 plans — current year Will validate and mature non-RF sensor capabilities developed by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and industry, capable of sensing and exploiting physical phenomena properties. Will validate most advantageous mix of complementary non-RF PNT technologies. Will mature novel algorithms to correlate physical phenomena measurements with a priori map and imagery data for localization and initialization of assured position navigation and timing (APNT) capabilities. Will provide non-RF sensor specifications necessary to localize and initialize.

FY2027 planned work Further advances Visual Terrain Reference and Navigation solutions and integrates feedback from soldier touchpoints to refine technologies and methods.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase due to consolidation from Program Element (PE) 0603463A (C3I Advanced Technology) / Project DB6 (Pathfinder 3D Advanced Technology) to combine position, navigation, and timing capabilities into a project.

Integrate Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) technologies onto mission command and intel platforms, such as NGC2, coexisting with Innovation requirements efforts; mature DEVSECOPS processes to identify application vulnerabilities and deploy software patches; develop adaptive threat order of battle, optimize strategies…

Will mature Software and Data reference architectures, reference implementations, design patterns, and frameworks for implementing digital platforms (design and runtime), data / AI solutions, and other common components; mature solutions development and maximize modular reuse (by abstracting common architectures, design patterns, and…

Will mature and develop Innovative Requirements techniques and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) technologies onto existing mission command and intel platforms; mature and develop a scalable, modular software framework that incorporates application, data, and platform layers to "plug-and-play" applications using modern…

Will provide a library of models, threats and integrated mission threads and relevant hardware footprints to support test scaling; mature and demonstrate an automated approach to create mission threads that reduce setup time and allow for a more dynamic implementation of continuous learning demands; optimize and validate the evolving…

Will establish a modern software environment to assess and mature emerging command and control (C2) capabilities such as containerized microservices; mature core components that enable initial functionality of the environment, such as a common data layer; and demonstrate the performance of these emerging C2 capabilities and their…

Will mature and demonstrate AI-enabled common operating picture through enhancements that surface machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI) insights from the Sustainment, Intelligence, Fires, Protection, Movement and Maneuver, and Information Advantage warfighting functions. Develop and demonstrate AI/ML models and tools to…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decrease reflects the strategic reallocation of resources to support evolving priorities and objectives.

FY2026 plans — current year Will mature and demonstrate MASCP technologies on-the-move, aligned within the Next Generation Battle Systems Architecture and Infrastructure (C2Next) network architecture; demonstrate distributed computing on-the-move with automated mission failover and redundancy; demonstrate enterprise computing environment unified container-based software solution; mature and demonstrate a command post energy architecture connecting planned and ad-hoc energy sources for on-the move energy generation, storage, and management; demonstrate automated decision support solutions that apply expert knowledge to disadvantaged command entities.

FY2025 accomplishments Will mature and demonstrate energy storage solutions with auxiliary power units as vehicle- mounted power systems to provide resilience and versatility for dispersed CP operations; mature and demonstrate solutions for secure mesh local area networks for dispersed CPs; improves performance of dispersed staff collaboration technologies; validate efficacy of disaggregated CP computing infrastructure; validates antenna remoting capability through low probability of detection communications.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decrease reflects planned completion of this effort

FY2026 plans — current year Will mature and demonstrate automated decision support algorithms to simplify signature awareness understanding and processing; mature and demonstrate a signature common operating picture (COP), sharable on-the-move and supporting emission control decision making; demonstrate the ability to discern friendly, unknown, and threat signatures on a COP; optimize radio space, weight, and power designs for transition; optimize LPD radio systems for automated network switching and smart routing; demonstrate integrated LPD radio system compatibility with Next Generation Battle Systems Architecture and Infrastructure (C2Next) information environment and MASCP distributed edge hosting command and…

FY2025 accomplishments Will mature and demonstrate algorithms to specifically identify communications systems and rogue signals emanating from dispersed CPs to enhance the situational awareness of our effective signature as seen by our adversaries.

FY2027 planned work Will identify and evaluate edge computing and communication platforms and software solutions compatible with tactical mobility and power constraints. Will define and prioritize development areas supporting distributed collaborative autonomy, signature awareness, and mission agility. Will sequence these development areas into achievable product pathways and assess cost-effective options for prototyping, software hosting, and plug-and-play autonomy integration. Will produce initial technology assessments and vendor-aligned product development roadmaps. Will demonstrate autonomous tactical communication and edge compute concepts and support requirements definition.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding increase reflects planned initiation of this effort. Funding will identify and evaluate edge computing and communication platforms and software solutions which will lead to development of product pathways and assessment of cost-effective options for prototyping.

FY2027 planned work Will transition support to activities funded under AO1/UNT-Every Receiver is a Sensor Advanced Tech.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decrease reflects the strategic reallocation of resources to support evolving priorities and objectives.

FY2026 plans — current year Will mature suitable solutions to enable Automated Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) technologies with predictive algorithms in support of dynamic adaptations to changing environment; provide a microservices based framework with a modular approach to allow for autonomous dynamic configuration of network components.

FY2025 accomplishments Will develop internal and external facing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for integration into Program of Record (POR) systems; optimize and mature algorithms from Modeling and Simulation (M&S) for Mobility Prediction and Network Optimization work.

Will mature, optimize, and demonstrate select SATCOM technologies that contribute to SATCOM resiliency; will mature and demonstrate OTM satellite ground terminal technology that supports operation over multiple satellite constellations at multiple frequency bands.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decrease reflects completion.

FY2026 plans — current year Will further mature and demonstrate a next-generation multi-layered communications Wireless Network through a field-based test, fix, test paradigm in an operationally relevant environment. Will verify and validate Wireless Network requirements and integrated system performance specifications on relays between ground and aerial platforms both crewed and uncrewed. Will verify and validate radio communication systems with high bandwidth, low latency commercial systems (e.g. 5G, WiFi) and tactical waveforms. Will verify and validate the ability to seamlessly switch between tactical and commercial communications methods.

FY2025 accomplishments Will mature scalable and modular small-form-factor aerial relay communications payloads to include system prototyping of multiple system variants; perform lab-based assessments to validate sub-system and integrated system performance; implement and validate communications waveforms/protocols on system; mature and demonstrate CMOSS adapter card; perform initial field testing in an outdoor environment; mature a radio communications system that has the flexibility to support not only high bandwidth, low latency commercial communication systems (e.g. 5G, Wi-Fi) but also tactical waveforms with the ability to seamlessly switch between tactical and commercial communications methods based on…

FY2025 accomplishments Will mature system design characteristics in both preliminary design review and critical design reviews; optimize system size, weight, and power; demonstrate multiple technical effects device in a laboratory environment.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Funding decrease represents a realignment to Program Element (PE) 0603275A (Electronic Warfare Advanced Technology) / Project A77 (EW for Maneuver Operations (EMO) Adv Tech) effort EW Counter Adversary ISR&T Capabilities Advanced Technology.

FY2026 plans — current year Will demonstrate ruggedized prototype in a relevant environment, and optimize design based upon performance and soldier feedback. Will continue to update and refine build process to identify logistically available components to increase availability of the system. Will interface with standard Army data processors and networks to provide information into a larger DoW network.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Funding decrease represents a realignment to Program Element (PE) 0603275A (Electronic Warfare Advanced Technology) / Project A77 (EW for Maneuver Operations (EMO) Adv Tech) effort EW Counter Adversary ISR&T Capabilities Advanced Technology.

FY2026 plans — current year Will develop advance initial acquisition and tracking mechanisms/algorithms with mature multi-element apertures for on-the-move FSO capability. Will develop mechanisms for failover to other high throughput links. Will develop high throughput wireless access points using technologies such as 5G, mmW and Sub-TeraHertz, etc. Will conduct lab and field demonstrations in representative environments to evaluate FSO system performance and determine capability limitations. Will mature small form factor FSO communication transceiver to steer a beam and enable automatic acquisition and maintenance of link through pointing, acquisition and tracking implementation.