Future Naval Capabilities Advanced Tech Dev

Complete the METEOR INP by finishing the following tasks: - Integrate with platform combat system to validate communication protocols and ensure alignment with onboard sensor systems - Perform comprehensive testing to verify power output performance across operational ranges - Execute full-power testing against representative targets…

Continue the Full Spectrum Undersea Warfare INP by working the following tasks: - Advanced Technology Development associated with the Multi-Vehicle Torpedo Tube Deployment System (MVTTDS) prototype for Virginia Class submarines, which includes Revolver and Reloader including at sea (on a submarine) Revolver prototype testing and model…

Complete the Long-Range Targeting INP by finishing the following tasks: - Development efforts to investigate High Frequency (HF) technologies for Over-the-Horizon (OTH) sensors to enable target detection, tracking, and identification - Design, build, and test the prototype Maritime Over-the-Horizon Radar (MOTHR) - Developing long range…

Complete the DEALRS INP by: - Complete scaling up promising concepts to demonstrate trans-Oceanic deployment of low-cost attritable swarm agents and platforms. - Complete experimentation in large scale concept platforms for marsupial swarm delivery. - Complete experiments with expeditionary manufacturing approaches developed under MASS…

Complete the MATES INP: - Completing autonomy, perception, and command and control (C2) concepts for MATES conducting complex multi-domain operations in proximity to each other along a spectrum of missions. - Completing demonstration of multiple autonomy architectures across multiple domains conducting re-optimizing behaviors based on…

Continue development of Chimera by: - Working Information Warfare advanced technology efforts. - Prototype development and testing at larger scales. - Detailed development details are available at a higher classification level.

Complete the Precision Fire Control INP by: - Integrating the Data Link Assisted Navigation (DLAN) Multi-Function Data Link (MFDL) fire control element. - Procuring 12 Low-Cost Terminal Defense Missiles (LCTDM) and 4 Hypervelocity Projectiles (HVP) flight test units and test targets. - Conducting interceptor guidance testing with Data…

- Complete conducting system engineering analyses to develop system functional and performance requirements. - Complete establishing and managing the requirements baseline. - Complete performing system requirements decomposition to the subsystems. - Complete conducting a System Requirements and Design Review (SRDR). - Complete conducting…

Initiate Bright Eyes by: - Integrating algorithms on a shore-based system and perform data collection activities to better understand capabilities and limitations of algorithms when integrated into test hardware. - Evaluating various new hardware configurations that provide overall best performance.

- Initiate and integration and testing plan for 300+ kW HEL source and appropriate components and sub-systems such as command and control and power/thermal. - Initiate procurement and integration of subsystems critical to HEL weapon operation such as power systems, thermal management, acquisition, and tracking components. - Initiate…

Odysseus - Complete final packaging of the Odysseus source that meets size, weight, power and cooling. - Complete and deliver a Technical Data Package (TDP) level 2 with the Odysseus source. - Complete the final analysis and report of system performance.

Crossbow - Complete software coding for the Maritime Dynamic Targeting (MDT) Battle Management Aid (BMA) to support prioritized kill chains. - Complete and document machine learning training data for dynamic weapons quality track custody algorithms within the MDT BMA. - Complete and conduct a demonstration of MDT BMA software with group…

Radar Advanced Signal Processing (RASP) - Complete the RASP FNC by incorporating GPU processing subsystems into representative hardware and characterize with hardware-in-the-loop testing, with limited over-the-air tests.

Advanced Non-Kinetic Evaluation for Re-engagement (ANKER) - Complete model-based systems engineering design and operator workflows for integration into existing systems to provide naval capabilities for real-time non-kinetic effectiveness feedback with industry and government performers. - Complete development of software products to…

Joint Highly intelligent Automation to Accelerate Weapon Kills (J-HAAWK) - Continue the J-HAAWK FNC by Demonstrating and testing the Predictive Engagement Assessment algorithm (i.e., ingestion/filtering and basic target dynamic prediction). - Continue to perform demonstration of the J-HAAWK system integrated into two weapon systems in…

Sensor and Missile Management Against Robust Threats (SMMART) - Continue development of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) informed terminal defense algorithms that will provide robust missile/target pairing and distributed dynamic sensor resource management. - Continue development and testing of algorithms using Deep…

Progressive, Assisted Decision-Making, Re-Planning and Execution for UxS (PADRE) - Continue requirements definition for mission autonomy to inform scalable, platform-agnostic UxS command-and-control (C2). - Continue development of C2 autonomy software to enable dynamic mission planning and execution across domains. - Continue…

Joint Beam Control System (JBCS) - Continue Joint Beam Control System (JBCS) development of mature beam control, pointing, stabilization, propagation, aimpoint maintenance and advanced tracking. - Continue development of mature optical systems. - Continue development of mature beam conditioning and diagnostics system. - Initiate building…

Afloat Data Analysis and Persistent Transmission (ADAPT) - Continue the ADAPT FNC by conducting Concept of Operation and implementation studies for shipboard data collection, management, and transport. - Continue design and begin development and implementation of the system architecture to accelerate tactical sensor performance analysis…

Subarray Transmit Orthogonality for Receive Multiplexing (STORM) - Continue development of sensor support allocations and algorithms for the compact effector community. - Continue development of dynamic array segmentation algorithms for large, phased array apertures. - Begin demonstrating completed components of the sub-array level…

Multi-Spectral High Resolution Targeting Sensor (MUST HITS) - Complete this FNC originally planned to finish in FY25 by finishing integration of the camera and processing suite. - Complete the wideband optics build. - Complete shipboard installation of the advanced camera. - Complete and deliver digital drawings and model files to the…

SPEIR-HELIOS Improvements Merging Environmental Response (SHIMMER) This FNC is being accelerated, FY27 will support: - Continue refinement of the prototype battle management aid based on the human-systems interface studies - Conduct field test to validate prototype end-to-end accuracy performance

Leaker Engagement with Autonomous Defenses at Extended Ranges (LEADER) - Initiate the definition of the requirements and architecture for the LEADER system, identifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomy algorithms that will enable improved efficacy of relevant shipboard weapons. - Initiate maturation of necessary AI and autonomy…

Light Rider - Initiate the Light Rider FNC by defining the requirements and an architecture to meet the program objectives for the Light Rider shipboard kill chain. - Initiate maturation of existing key Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomy algorithms, and identify and develop new algorithms that will enable the creation of the Light…

4 Leaf Clovers - Complete development of advanced detection and classification algorithms and, validate models/simulations for distributed signal processing techniques. - Complete development of cyber capabilities as informed by the cyber security analysis results. - Demonstrate cyber capabilities to assess effectiveness in support of…

Federated Learning and Optimization for Wireless networks (FLOW) - Complete system engineering and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) for wireless network optimization with enhanced mission performance. - Complete algorithm and protocol development for network optimization and control. - Complete software prototype development. - Complete…

Measurement-Based Adaptive Response (M-BAR) - Complete development and integration of an Electronic Warfare (EW) testbed needed to evaluate new electronic attack techniques. - Initiate demonstration of new adaptive electronic attack techniques in an operationally relevant environment.

Environmental Satellite Characterization and Algorithm Processor Enhancements (ESCAPE) - Complete porting of legacy software capabilities, including satellite readers, product specifications, and enhancement suites to demonstrate equivalent capability and continuity from previous system. - Complete development of new features, including…

Multi-objective Automated Routing for Ships ALgorithm (MARSHAL) - Continue the MARSHAL FNC by developing a secure, multi-enclave, cloud-based capability to replace the legacy Fleet Weather Center (FWC) Optimum Track Ship Routing (OTSR) system with a much higher degree of automation and multi-objective optimization, enabling safe and…

Spectrum Operations Coordinator for Combat System Electromagnetic Radiation (SOCCER) - Complete the SOCCER FNC by completing development of real-time frequency planning and sensor coordination software applications. - Complete certification risk-reduction activities for combat system integration. - Complete development of simulated…

Matador - Continue the Matador FNC by completing the design and continuing development of the processing and tracking subsystem. -Complete the design and continue development of the camera subsystem.

Dark Roast - Continue enhancing Modeling and Simulation environment for collaborative technique development across a multidisciplinary team of industry and government performers. - Continue development of assured cyber capabilities with algorithm research, data collection, model development, and metrics identification. - Continue…

Persistent Menace - Continue the Persistent Menace FNC by beginning the design of the offboard decoy command and control waveform. - Continue Concept of Operation and develop models to simulate distributed Electronic Warfare (EW) techniques. - Continue development and begin prototyping of the tactical network solution to support…

GRAVITAS - Continue development of the software-based, federated, gravity navigation filter, external to the existing INS Kalman filter, to compare sensed gravity anomaly to the gravity anomaly map. - Continue and Implement updated/new software-processed INS acceleration data matched to the map's gravity anomaly data for position…

Intra-Theater Distribution (ITD) - Continue to develop and ingest joint and coalition partnership logistics data to support distribution and sourcing supply chain analyses. - Continue to develop a Joint and Coalition Forces Intra- Theater Distribution planner that optimizes air, sea, and land connectors to deliver PAX and classes of…

Leprecaun Trap - Initiate data collection and Modeling and Simulation environment for collaborative technique development across a multidisciplinary team of industry and government performers. - Initiate development of assured cyber capabilities with signal processing algorithm research, environmental characterization, and metrics…

Red Zone - Initiate collaborative development environment for technique development across a multidisciplinary team of industry and government performers. - Initiate development of sensing techniques, optimization algorithms, mission planner, and metrics. - Initiate hardware, software, and communications architecture design and…

Advanced 5G Security and Controlled Emission for the Naval Domain (ASCEND) - Initiate security improvements of COTS 5G for tactical operations. - Initiate development of novel waveforms that can be hosted on 5G COTS infrastructure. - Initiate development of novel sub-6 GHz array technology for tactical platforms.

Digital Expanded Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) Optimized Radar (DEUMOR) - Complete the DEUMOR FNC, originally planned to finish in FY 2025, by completing flight testing of prototype hardware and software. - Validate exit criteria and technical performance parameters. - Deliver final design package for…

Coordinated Advanced Distributed Radio Frequency (RF) Effects (CADRE) - Complete development of novel technology capabilities to enable advanced distributed and coordinated airborne electronic attack techniques to defeat advanced threats. - Complete and test firmware enhancements to enable coordinated techniques in the host platform…

UnderSea Advantage Block Upgrade (USABU) - Complete development of a large, low-noise volumetric array that can be deployed in an A-size sonobuoy that will have superior detection performance against relevant targets. - Complete receive sensor array validation and sonobuoy integration. - Complete development of acoustic source array for…

Stick - Complete Stick data collection and algorithm testing based on FY25 studies; - Complete maturation of Stick FNC algorithm based on a target performance study; - Complete integration of Stick software on the Wideband Receiver or surrogate; - Complete surrogate flight testing and initiation of platform flight test planning…

Advanced Capability Maritime Effector (ACME) - Continue development of the Powdered Fuel Ramjet Technology development. - Complete all work on the Continue Solid Fuel Ramjet (SFRJ) fuel and regression characterization and the laboratory testing of the preliminary MFRJ design, switching the entire effort to focus on the development of the…

Pinball Wizard - Continue data collection to inform Modeling and Simulation of signals environments to identify appropriate Program of Record hardware. - Continue development of models, design signal processing techniques, communications capabilities, mission planner, and identify metrics. - Continue planning for field tests of…

Robust Environment Technology for Enhanced Recovery to Navy Ships (RETERNS) - Continue development and field testing of initial hardware/software prototype system design to enable rapid fielding of interim capability. - Initiate next-level component design, system development, and laboratory testing of final prototype hardware/software…

Pegasus - Initiate C5ISR-T system requirements and design for integration on Naval rotorcraft. - Initiate algorithm analysis, modeling, and optimization leading to freedom of maneuver in contested environments.

Automated Non-Destructive Inspection with Machine Learning (ANIMAL) - Continue developing the software solutions architecture for the Automated Non-Destructive Inspection with Machine Learning (ANIMAL) Future Naval Capability. - Continue algorithm training for automated defect detection, classification, and sizing capabilities on…

Dynamic Optimization of Lift Involving Tactical Transit for Lengthened Engagements (DOOLITTLE) - Initiate multi-ship formation flight requirements and concept of operations. - Initiate multi-ship automatic formation flight control software development and evaluate in simulation environment.

No-Fatigue Protection Schemes (Non-FAT) - Complete this FNC by validating processing parameters and performance of Electrolytic Conversion Coating (ECC) versus baselines technologies, including structural characterization. - Demonstrate component processing at depot. - Initiate/Complete Tech Warrant Holder (TWH) authorization package for…

VIRGINIA Improved Propulsion Bearing (VIPB) - Continue the VIPB FNC by completing full scale VIRGINIA Class bearing manufacture. - Complete planning and initiate bearing land-based testing. - Continue at-sea demonstration planning on VIRGINIA Class submarine. - Complete development of component and coupled shaft-line models.

Multi-Material Propeller Prototype (M2P2) - Complete the M2P2 FNC by manufacturing the approved M2P2 multi-material rotor design (full-scale 3-blade/hub prototype) and deliver it to NSWC Carderock Div. for fatigue testing in a specially outfitted test facility for long term fatigue testing which will verify its structural integrity…

Own Ship Acoustic Monitoring (OSAM) - Complete and conduct the final at-sea demo on a VIRGINIA Class submarine to verify the prototype monitoring system functions in an at-sea environment. - Complete and conduct analysis of final at-sea demo data to verify FNC performance criteria have been met. - Complete prototype vulnerability…

Gravity-Aided Inertial Navigation system (GAINS) - Complete the GAINS FNC by completing the preliminary design review. - Test updated/new hardware with integrated software for gravity algorithms to correct position fix and deflection of vertical. - Complete the Critical Design Review. - Continue Concept of Operation and implementation…

Physical and Networking Layer Prototype (PNLP) - Complete system integration and in-water events. - Complete the final system demonstration for transition to the program of record.

Next Generation Stern Area System (Next Gen SAS) - Complete the Next Gen SAS FNC by finishing laboratory tests to confirm Next Gen SAS software functionality for at-sea demo on a VIRGINIA class submarine. - Complete at-sea test of Next GEN SAS software on a VIRGINIA Class submarine to demonstrate a new SAS capability. - Initiate an…

Rough Neptune - Complete development of an imaging mast solution for single mast utilization. - Complete development of a modified High Data Rate (HDR) mast solution for the submarine HDR mast. - Complete development and integration of a phased array for High Data Rate HDR, Mine Countermeasure (MCM), and Multifunction Modular Mast (MMM)…

WASP - Wide Arc Swath Profiler - Continue the WASP FNC by finalizing the electronics design and beginning fabrication of the electronics for the WASP system. - Continue to fabricate ceramic array modules for the transmit and receive arrays. - Continue to assemble an initial set of full arrays. - Continue development of software for…

Steels for Performance, Expanded Envelope, and Durability (SPEED) - Continue development of the mechanical and metallurgical testing plan for industrial-scale base material and weld consumables of 10Ni steel. - Continue testing for static and dynamic mechanical properties, metallurgical evolution, and corrosion behavior. - Continue…

Alternative Hull Concepts (HULC) - Initiate development of advanced hull structural configurations. - Initiate material optimization experiments. - Initiate development of modeling and simulation tools to predict hull response.

Magnetic & Acoustic Generation Next Unmanned Superconducting Sweep (MAGNUSS) - Complete the advanced development model prototype and testing of magnetic, acoustic, and command/control sub-systems. - Complete system integration and on-water tests. - Complete the final system demonstration for transition to the program of record.

Long-Range Over the Horizon (OTH) Communications at High Frequency (HF) Using a Nested, Electronically-Steered System (LOCH NESS) - Complete HF multifunction architecture development for greater resiliency. - Complete waveform design and beam forming/nulling with advanced algorithms and M&S validation. - Complete prototype development…

Next Generation High Frequency (NGHF) - Complete the NGHF FNC by incorporating HF signal detection algorithms into baseline hardware and relocatable HF system. - Complete fabrication of the relocatable HF test system and conduct field testing.

- Continue spiral development of critical technologies including undersea communication, navigation, autonomy, sensing, hardening, and effects. - Continue subcomponent level reacquisition and neutralization characterization to refine a system of systems level integration plan and transition requirements. - Continue trade study for…

Deep Sea Expeditionary with No Decompression (DSEND) This FNC was selected and is being accelerated to start in 6.3 due to technology maturation. in 6.3 DSEND will: - Initiate research to incorporate articulating joints into the legs and knees of DSEND suit to enhance leg flexibility. - Initiate research to reduce DSEND suit displacement…

Flexible Low-Cost Intercept Technology elements (FLITE) - Initiate propulsion and seeker systems trade space analysis. - Initiate airframe and guidance control modeling and simulation and design. - Initiate prototype development and flight testing of initial design. - Initiate system architecture integration.

FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to the completion of this FNC in FY 2026.

FY2026 plans — current year My Navy Foresight (MNF) - Complete the MNF FNC, originally planned to complete in FY25, by completing development of the modelling capabilities and software. - Support transition to system development and demonstration activities. - Complete development of system models and associated documentation that will provide realistic quantitative simulation of Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education (MPTE) behavior. - Deliver a functioning prototype to stakeholders. - Support MyNavyHR information technology solutions in identifying and documenting requirements for software solutions that address MNF capability gaps.

FY2027 planned work Talent Management NEXUS (TM Nexus) - Complete TM Nexus by developing software to meet defined requirements for a Talent Management (TM) Nexus prototype and integration into Navy software infrastructure. - Complete development of a prototype combining disparate data sources to include leadership assessment data and personnel information. - Complete testing of TM Nexus prototype with large scale Navy personnel data.

FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase in funds from FY 2026 to FY 2027 will support increased engineering and development of capability and scaling of TM Nexus prototype software applications to support full force experimentation, testing, and validation of Navy personnel data/records. Engineering will also update Program of Record (POR) legacy systems to be able to accept the new data collection, compilation, and analytic capabilities within appropriately secure information Technology (IT) environments. Additional funds are also needed to support integration of the prototype within Navy IT infrastructure to support end-of-FNC hand-off and transition into the Program of Record.

FY2026 plans — current year Talent Management NEXUS (TM Nexus) - Continue TM Nexus by developing software to meet defined requirements for a Talent Management (TM) Nexus prototype and integration into Navy software infrastructure. - Continue development of a prototype combining disparate data sources to include leadership assessment data and personnel information. - Continue testing of TM Nexus prototype with large scale Navy personnel data.

FY2027 planned work Initiate advanced technology development for FNC technology solutions that will be delivered to increase the technological capability of one Programs of Record (PORs).

FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to new funding added to this PE in FY 2027 to develop additional technology solutions for transitions to Programs of Record (PORs).