# Logistics Research and Development Technology (Log R&D) — Program Element 0603712S

**Program element:** 0603712S  
**Component:** Defense-Wide  
**Appropriation:** 0400 — RDT&E, Defense-Wide  
**Budget Activity:** 3 — Advanced Technology Development  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603712S

## Summary

Defense-Wide funding falls 21% to a $18.8M request in FY2027 (down from a FY2026 peak), sustained across the five-year plan. In the FY2027 defense authorization, the House funded it in full; the Senate funded it in full; House appropriators funded it in full.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 17.9 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 23.6 |
| FY2027 | Request | 18.8 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 19.2 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 19.6 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 20.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 20.4 |

> Estimate types are not summed — the profile mixes actuals, enacted law, the request, and outyear projections.

## Congressional marks (FY2027)

| Stage | Marked ($M) | Change ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| Request | 18.8 | — |
| House NDAA (HASC) | 18.8 | +0.0 |
| Senate NDAA (SASC) | 18.8 | +0.0 |
| House Approps (HAC-D) | 18.8 | +0.0 |

> FY2027 NDAA authorization marks, as of 2026-07-27. Not appropriations or final law.

## Projects (3)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOI | Logistics Operations Innovation | 8.6 | 11.9 | 7.5 | −36% |
| SWM | Smart-Warehouse Modernization | 5.4 | 7.8 | 7.4 | −5% |
| PAM | Predictive Analytics / Modeling & Simulation | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | −4% |

> Projects are the summable leaves: the program element total is their sum, never added to it.

### Project LOI — Logistics Operations Innovation

The Logistics Operations Innovation Line of Effort (LOE) seeks to improve DLA supply chain performance and security through the integration of advanced technology and innovative processes into daily business operations. Research in these areas drive improvements to internal costs, reduce award delays, and improve material availability, supply chain security, and logistical planning. This will be accomplished using artificial intelligence/machine learning, block-chain technology, and research of emerging commercial best practices and technologies. In addition, out of cycle emergent technologies across all DLA supply chains and logistics processes are resourced in a timely manner without disrupting ongoing projects by funds reallocation. The objectives for this LOE include: 1. Secure supply chains: Improvements to the DoW Class III Bulk Fuel Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants supply system. - New or improved analytical methods to determine product quality or identify anomalies - Renewable energy technologies for military and government use - Enhanced military adoption and use of fuel products derived from petroleum alternatives 2. Technical Solutions for anti-counterfeiting detection: innovative solutions to prevent counterfeit parts in the logistical supply chain. - Reduced supply chain vulnerabilities through low-cost anti-counterfeiting solutions 3.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Operations Innovation Line of Effort (R&D LOE 4) | 8.6 | 7.9 | 7.5 |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

### Project SWM — Smart-Warehouse Modernization

The Smart Warehouse Modernization Line of Effort will assess and test cyber-secure smart-warehouse technologies to transform and modernize distribution and disposition operations. The objectives for this LOE include: 1. Increase productivity and efficiency through interconnected technologies and automation such as enhanced inventory management, materiel distribution, and asset visibility, network optimization, human machine teaming, and reclamation (circular economy). 2. Provide enhanced and cyber-secure operations. The Strategic Distribution & Disposition (SDD) Program collaborates with DLA Distribution and Disposition Services to identify legacy capabilities that are inadequate for emerging worldwide distribution and disposition requirements. A key objective of the SDD Program is to anticipate, assess, and meet the current and future Warfighter requirements by leveraging R&D to infuse innovation into solutions. Long- term objectives include mitigating the DoW Supply Chain Management high risk issues identified by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), 2018 (Inventory Management, Material Distribution and Asset Visibility).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Warehouse Modernization Line of Effort (R&D LOE 5) | 5.4 | 7.8 | 7.4 |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

### Project PAM — Predictive Analytics / Modeling & Simulation

The Predictive Analytics, Modeling & Simulation Line of Effort (PAM) includes R&D efforts within the Logistics Technology Research (LTR) program. The focus of LTR is to develop predictive analytic solutions by applying AI/ML algorithms to data obtained from DLA and external sources which can help solve high-impact problems, improve business operations, and provide actionable strategies for optimized business decisions. Through the development of decision support tools, such as modeling, simulation, and other analytics to improve operational strategy decision-making, forecasting, and procurement, DLA will achieve more effective and efficient responses to emerging market and customer requirements. The objectives for this LOE include: Leverage technological solutions for data analytics and integration for demand projections and supply chain risk management. Data analytics integration for DLA, the military services and industry allow businesses and vendors to aggregate data, analyze it, and transform it into useful information. 1. Explore emergent technologies in quantum computing and edge computing to enable advanced analytics. 2. Data analytics integration for DLA, the military services and industry allow businesses and vendors to aggregate data, analyze it, and transform it into useful information. 3. Explore emergent technologies in quantum computing and edge computing to enable advanced analytics.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predictive Analytics, Modeling & Simulation Line of Effort (R&D LOE 3) | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

## Mission & acquisition strategy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is responsible for providing the Military Services, other Federal Agencies, as well as combined and allied forces, the full spectrum of logistics, acquisition and technical services. DLA acquires, manages and provides virtually 100 percent of the consumable items the military services need to operate – including food, uniforms, fuel and energy, medical supplies, construction and barrier materials, equipment, and more than 85 percent of the military’s spare parts. DLA also provides logistics related services such as logistics information data management, the reutilization of military equipment, as well as document automation and production services.

## Related program elements

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- [0603721N — Environmental Protection](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603721N) (Navy)
- [0206623M — MC Ground Cmbt Spt Arms Sys](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0206623M) (Navy)
- [0604808A — Landmine Warfare/Barrier - Eng Dev](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0604808A) (Army)

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Office of the Secretary of Defense RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 0603712S (PB PB2027); FY2027 NDAA committee marks (as of 2026-07-27).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0603712S")`.

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