What project AO1 buys
This project demonstrates high fidelity Cyber-Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) situational understanding by exploiting tactical receivers with sufficient capabilities as sensors. This project also optimizes real-time radio frequency mapping of the tactical environment in support of network operation and decision making. This project will help the Army pace global electromagnetic spectrum technology advancements by maturing and demonstrating critical near peer signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities designed for the Army's size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained tactical edge. This project will develop tools and methods to collect and analyze geospatial data and enable maneuver through informing constraints. Work in this project complements Program Element (PE) 0602146A (Network C3I Technology) / Project AN9 (UNT - Every Receiver is a Sensor Technology) and Project AN7 (COE - Every Receiver is a Sensor Technology); and PE 0603463A (Network C3I Advanced Technology) / Project AN8 (COE Every Receiver is a Sensor Advanced Tech). Work in this project is performed by the Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center, Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), Space and Missile Defense Technical Center (SMDTC). and the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).
Project AO1 funding, FY2025–FY2031
Prior years are actuals, the budget year is the request, and the outyears are the FYDP plan. Estimate types are colored and never summed into one figure. Projects carry the full five-year plan; the activities inside them stop at the budget year.
| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 6.1 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 3.5 |
| FY2027 | Request | 27.6 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 33.9 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 45.9 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 49.8 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 51.8 |
9 accomplishments / planned programs
The R-2A exhibit — the only level of the budget that describes work that has not happened yet. Activities carry the prior, current and budget year only, no five-year plan. Coverage is partial across the corpus, so count activities, never total them.
FY2027 planned work 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 processing suitable for emerging wide band RF sensing modalities; mature and integrate intelligent radar moving target mode representative of potential Army system configurations; perform real-time demonstration on relevant hardware; mature and integrate radar data interface for Army Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) target prosecution standard…
FY2026 to FY2027 change This is not a new start effort. FY 2027 funding increase reflects the consolidation of other ongoing efforts within this project from Army SIGINT Modernization Advanced Technology and Multi-Function RF and Deep Sensing. Funding increase reflects additional research to continue the maturation of RF signal analysis and processing techniques and advanced multi-function RF sensor technology.
FY2027 planned work Will mature methods for spatial, temporal and cross-scale analysis of terrain, using overhead imagery sources.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase is due to consolidation from PE 0603463A (Network C3I Advanced Technology) / Project AT8 (Network-Enabled GeoSpatial-GEOINT Services AdvTech) to combine mission related intelligence research into a project.
FY2027 planned work Will mature sensor design and performance metrics for advanced 3D data collection.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase is to mature 3D collection methods that can survive harsh environments. This effort was consolidated from PE 0603463A (Network C3I Advanced Technology) / Project DB5 (Enabling Long Standoff 3D (ELS3D) Adv Tech) to combine advanced 3D data collection and wide area mapping.
FY2027 planned work 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.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase is to validate algorithms and modeling frameworks for decision-making. This effort was consolidated from PE 0603463A (Network C3I Advanced Technology) / Project CX7 (Intelligent Env Battlefield Awareness Adv Tech) to combine advanced terrain modeling and intel capabilities into a project.
FY2027 planned work 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.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding increase reflects a restructure of funds from Program Element (PE) 0603463A (Network C3IAdvanced Technology) / Project CJ8 (Assured PNT Communications Advanced Tech).
FY2027 planned work 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 accelerate timelines. Ultimately, this research aims to provide commanders with an accurate understanding of enemy targeting and intentions, enabling effective alignment of protection assets and informed decision-making across the continuum of conflict.
FY2026 to FY2027 change This is not a new start effort. Funding restructured from Program Element (PE) 0603040A (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Advanced Technologies) / Project DA7 (AI-Enabled Command and Coordination Adv Tech) and CL1 (AI Enhanced Intel Operations Advanced Technologies) to streamline and optimize the Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio
FY2025 accomplishments 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.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decrease reflects realignment to Multi-Domain Signal Collection & Processing Advanced Tech within this project.
FY2026 plans — current year Will improve RF signal detection and classification techniques against peer/near-peer adversary threats; validate RF processing techniques and improve 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 performance and ranges for fixed-site/ on-the-move platforms.
FY2025 accomplishments 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 performance and ranges for fixed-site/on-the-move platforms.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decrease reflects realignment to Multi-Domain Signal Collection & Processing Advanced Tech within this project.
FY2026 plans — current year 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.