# Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Adv Dev — Program Element 0603804A

**Program element:** 0603804A  
**Component:** U.S. Army  
**Appropriation:** 2040 — RDT&E, Army  
**Budget Activity:** 4 — Advanced Component Development & Prototypes  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603804A

## Summary

U.S. Army funding falls 68% to a $12.8M request in FY2027 (down from a FY2026 peak), before stepping down 54% across the five-year plan. In the FY2027 defense authorization, the House funded it in full; the Senate funded it in full; House appropriators added 78% (to $22.8M). ATC leads the industry work.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 20.9 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 40.4 |
| FY2027 | Request | 12.8 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 5.8 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 5.8 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 5.8 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 5.9 |

> 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 | 12.8 | — |
| House NDAA (HASC) | 12.8 | +0.0 |
| Senate NDAA (SASC) | 12.8 | +0.0 |
| House Approps (HAC-D) | 22.8 | +10.0 |

> 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW8 | Armored Engineer Vehicles | 7.3 | 9.9 | 7.1 | −29% |
| G11 | Adv Elec Energy Con Ad | 11.3 | 27.8 | 3.0 | −89% |
| 526 | Marine Orien Log Eq Ad | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.8 | +2% |

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

### Project EW8 — Armored Engineer Vehicles

This project supports the prototype development, test and evaluation of a robotic capability Remote Control System (RCS) for the Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV), to include prototype fabrication, developmental testing and logistics development / user test events. Funding supports modernization of Army Bridging and Armored Engineer Vehicle fleets by investigating technology insertions including, but not limited to condition-based maintenance, increased military load capacities, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes and testing to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. FY 2027 funding supports Assault Breacher Vehicle Remote Control System (ABV RCS) which adds remote control capability to the ABV, allowing Soldiers to conduct minefield breaching operations remotely, removing Soldiers from the breach where 50% casualty rates are expected. FY 2027 funding supports engineering and logistics development, developmental testing and program support.

**Named R-3 performers** (share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total, so they need not reach 100%)**:** ATC (3.0, 43%), Cybernet (2.0, 29%).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) Remote Control System (RCS) | 7.3 | 9.9 | 7.1 |

> 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 G11 — Adv Elec Energy Con Ad

As the DoW's Lead Standardization Activity for Tactical Electric Power (TEP), Project Manager Expeditionary Energy & Sustainment Systems (PM E2S2) matures and integrates technology that will improve the next generation of standard tactical power sources in support of all Services. It supports technical maturation of TEP systems that will extend Army operational mission reach and duration in support of the Army Operating Concept and Multi-Domain Battle. Funding supports modernization of the current Tactical Electric Power capability with technology insertions including, but not limited to advanced power technology capabilities through the Universal Power Gateway (UPG) system, light-weight power solutions, vehicle/tactical microgrid interoperability and Tactical Microgrid Standard (TMS). Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational energy concepts. This project is a Congressional Interest Item. Congressionally provided funds will support analysis and planning for transition to the Army of the mobile micro-reactor prototype and capability and planning for Executive Agency. FY27 funding supports Advanced Power Technology for the Universal Power Gateway (UPG) requirement Abbreviated Capability Development Document (A-CDD) and continued analysis of transitioning micro-reactor technology to the Army.

**Named R-3 performers** (share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total, so they need not reach 100%)**:** C5ISR (2.9, 96%).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Power Technology for the Universal Power Gateway (UPG) requirement | — | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Grounding AC/DC Inverter Systems | 1.3 | — | — |

> 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 526 — Marine Orien Log Eq Ad

This project supports current Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) that provide the Combatant, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) Commanders with an organic waterborne lift capability to enable Dynamic Force Repositioning (DFR) in support of unified land operations. AWS provides the waterborne transportation capability to deliver combat-configured equipment with personnel, vehicles and sustainment cargo (Bulk Water and Fuel), through fixed, degraded and austere ports, inland waterways, remote and unimproved beaches and coastlines for missions across the spectrum of military operations. AWS bridges the gap between strategic sealift and sustains lethality in littoral areas or where mature ports and road networks are unavailable. Watercrafts are a key enabler to Army and Joint force in support of Title 10 and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) missions of providing logistics to joint operations and campaigns, including DoDD missions of providing logistics to joint operations and campaigns, including joint logistics over-the-shore and intra-theater transport of time sensitive, mission-critical personnel and equipment, and in support of amphibious and riverine operations (DoDD 5100.01). This Army Watercraft funding supports initiatives to enhance the seaworthiness, safety, and survivability while increasing the lethality, tactical mobility, and operational capability of the Army Mariner to preserve the Combatant Commanders requirement of "freedom of seas" access in all areas of the world particularly the littorals, to support maneuver operations in all Areas of Responsibility. All modification and services efforts are critical enablers for the success Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy (AWSTS) and continued fulfillment of the AWS Title 10 mission. Funded engineering efforts will address critical gaps in these areas for the current AWS for regaining capability, while at the same time researching, developing and testing emergent technologies. To support future acquisitions and future fleet planning, funding efforts will include conducting trade studies, Business Case Analyses to inform the requirement development process, and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).

**Named R-3 performers** (share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total, so they need not reach 100%)**:** GVSC (0.6, 21%).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Projects (UNDs) | 0.1 | 0.1 | — |
| Force Protection Capability | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Army Watercraft Program Support | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Predictive Logistics | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Test Support | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |

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

## Where the FY2027 request goes

| Category | Share | $M |
|---|---|---|
| Industry primes | 66% | 8.5 |
| Government labs & warfare centers | 11% | 1.4 |
| Other / unspecified | 23% | 2.9 |

**Top named industry performers:** ATC ($3.0M, 23%), C5ISR ($2.9M, 22%), Cybernet ($2.0M, 16%), GVSC ($0.6M, 4.6%).

> R-3 exhibit contract funding, not USAspending obligations.

## Mission & acquisition strategy

This project supports current Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) that provide the Combatant, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) Commanders with an organic waterborne lift capability to enable Dynamic Force Repositioning (DFR) in support of unified land operations. AWS provides the waterborne transportation capability to deliver combat-configured equipment with personnel, vehicles and sustainment cargo (Bulk Water and Fuel), through fixed, degraded and austere ports, inland waterways, remote and unimproved beaches and coastlines for missions across the spectrum of military operations.

The Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) Remote Control System (RCS) program is pursuing prototype development and testing strategy with one vendor to provide an RCS materiel solution for production and integration into the ABV system. Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) previously refurbished 3 ABV assets for prototype development and testing. The ABV RCS prototype will be developed and refined through prototype test, developmental test, and Soldier Touch Point events. Successful completion of prototype testing will be used as the entrance criteria for a follow-on production contract award. Upon successful completion of developmental testing, will execute a contract for production assets in FY 2027. First unit equipped is projected in FY 2028.

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## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Army RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 0603804A (PB PB2027); FY2027 NDAA committee marks (as of 2026-07-27).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0603804A")`.

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