What project 730 buys
Concepts and Capabilities (C&C) focuses on executing prototype integration, joint experimentation and assessments on a 12-to-24 month timeline. C&C investments address the joint warfighter’s most pressing operational capability gaps and accelerate new capability development in conjunction with the Services and CCMDs. Based on established needs, C&C capability directors execute experimentation, assessment, and prototype integration with the operational leads from the Services and CCMDs. They pool technical resources from the Services’ research and engineering laboratories, and program acquisition offices, and they leverage academia and industry expertise as needed. They require Service cost-sharing partnerships and execute the necessary planning steps for future transition early within the developmental life cycle. This execution strategy represents a time-proven catalyst for collaborative development and accelerates delivery of operational prototypes to the joint warfighter.
Project 730 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 | 160.9 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 211.5 |
| FY2027 | Request | 221.0 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 231.6 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 238.7 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 256.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 256.8 |
38 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. 2 of them describe FY2027 work in enough detail to have their own page; the rest are shown here in full. Coverage is partial across the corpus, so count activities, never total them.
FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, DIA intends to initiate Sensors and Data Analytics efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is to provide funding for additional Sensors and Data Analytics efforts.
FY2026 plans — current year Initiate Sensors and Data Analytics efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the Joint Services and CCMDs.
In FY 2027, DIA intends to initiate Experimentation, Prototypes, and Enablers efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs. Execute a focused Experimentation and Assessment campaign leveraging J‑REX, CCMD, and Service‑level events to rapidly validate technologies that close critical…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 planned work DIA intends to initiate Resilient Communications efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the Joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is to provide additional funding for Resilient Communications efforts.
FY2026 plans — current year Initiate Resilient Communications efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the Joint Services and CCMDs.
T-REX will expand cross domain integration, incorporate additional technologies and refine techniques, data collection, data and knowledge management.
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, DIA intends to initiate Collaborative Multi-Domain Autonomy efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is to provide funding for additional Collaborative Multi-Domain Autonomy efforts.
FY2026 plans — current year Initiate Collaborative Multi-Domain Autonomy efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the Joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2027 planned work Completion of 13x FY 2026 Agile Reaction Tests, National Defense Strategy (NDS) & MEIA Joint Operational Problems Review, and Execution of 13x FY27 Agile Reaction Tests.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding transferred from DOT&E program element 06058140TE for execution within the DIA PE as a OSW (R&E) managed project.
FY2026 plans — current year Transfer of Program to OUSW R&E (MC) P&E; Action joint operational problems review, and execute 13x Agile Reaction Tests.
FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, DIA intends to initiate Weapons Kinetic / Non-Kinetic Effects efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is to provide funding for additional Weapons Kinetic / Non-Kinetic Effects efforts.
FY2026 plans — current year Initiate Weapons Kinetic / Non-Kinetic Effects efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the Joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2027 planned work DIA intends to initiate Kill Web Interoperability efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is to provide funding for additional Kill Web Interoperability efforts.
FY2026 plans — current year Initiate Kill Web Interoperability efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, DIA intends to initiate Contested Logistics / Sustainment efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The increase from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is to provide funding for additional Contested Logistics/Sustainment efforts.
FY2026 plans — current year Initiate Contested Logistics / Sustainment efforts in support of emergent operational gaps in collaboration with the Joint Services and CCMDs.
FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, project MCM SoS will conduct initial testing followed by a technical demonstration and an operational demonstration with a military utility assessment.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to reduced prototyping development requirements as the project shifts to its final year and an operational demonstration..
FY2026 plans — current year MCM SoS will draft preliminary CONOPs, conduct procurements, and perform an operational demonstration with a military utility assessment.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, MCM SoS will accelerate technology maturation of advanced sensors for the UUVs and will plan for technology demonstrations to improve threat detection, localization, and area coverage for military operations.
FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, project GSR will conduct initial testing followed by a technical demonstration and an operational demonstration with a military utility assessment
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to reduced requirements for technical prototype development. In its final year, the project will move to an operational demonstration and close-out.
FY2026 plans — current year GSR will award two contracts for the deployable laser ranging system preliminary design reviews (PDR) and will conduct on-sky observations to inform hardware upgrades on the prototype system.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, GSR will perform initial on-sky data collects to develop and test downstream algorithms. Technical milestones include: ladar collects with upgraded ranging detector; slow-time orbit determination with new ranging data; and data products pushed to the Unified Data Library (UDL). Each of these milestones are considered individual subsystem steps forward, which are needed for integrated system functionality.
FY2027 planned work CONAER will conduct a land/sea packaging exercise and design a delivery method for the operational demonstration (Op Demo) and military utility assessment (MUA).
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding increase to conduct the operational demonstration (Op Demo) and military utility assessment (MUA).
FY2026 plans — current year CONAER will conduct SUBMAT-light design with stability (to Sea State 5) and durability (wheel and track vehicle) testing and in stacked configuration for 3.5 to 6 ft water depths. CONAER will also conduct a land/sea packaging exercise and design a delivery method for the operational demonstration and military utility assessment.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, CONAER will focus on scaled experimentation to improve sea state resiliency and durability and will demonstrate the quay wall construction.
FY2027 planned work SAP will continue providing integrated operational management with joint Service and CCMD direct participation in shaping and executing operational prototypes. Sponsor and execute projects selected by OUSW(R&E) leadership that are fully SAP informed and synchronized.
FY2026 to FY2027 change No significant changes between FY 2026 and FY 2027.
FY2026 plans — current year SAP will provide integrated operational management with joint Service and CCMD direct participation in shaping and executing operational prototypes. Sponsor and execute projects selected by OUSW(R&E) leadership that are fully SAP informed and synchronized.
FY2025 accomplishments Provide integrated operational management with joint Service and CCMD direct participation in shaping and executing operational prototypes. Sponsor and execute projects selected by OUSD(R&E) leadership that are fully SAP-informed and synchronized.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, JUST transitions to NAVSEA PMS 394 and PMS 406, and the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Full-Spectrum Undersea Warfare Project.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, AML will transition the prototype launcher and technical data package to PEO Missiles and Space, Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles (PM STORM) Project Office, Field Artillery Launchers (FAL) Division.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, the BEYOND processor will be matured and tested, and will conduct an operational demonstration with a military utility assessment at an OUSD(R&E) T-REX event featuring small and large UAS threats. When complete, the BEYOND prototype will be delivered to U.S. Air Force Europe (USAF-E) Ramstein Air Defense Sector Integration Lab, for continued experimentation. The technical data will be delivered to USMC PEO Intel and PEO Land Systems Expeditionary Radars.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, CAPE transitions to the USSF's SSC, with initial deployments focused on the National Space Defense Center (NSDC).
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, HAYFINS will complete a final prototype of the hardware and software package and conduct a military utility assessment. HAYFINS will transition system architecture, software, and prototype hardware to support acquisition activities for PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, J-RTS transitions to the U.S. Navy's PMW 120 Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Foxtrot program of record, and U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) program of record utilizing a web version of the Integrated Solutions for Situational Awareness (ISSA).
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, LRAM will conduct an operational demonstration and transition to PEO Air, ASW, Assault, and Special Mission Programs, PEO Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, and PMA 2-24 under the Joint Air-to-Ground Munition (JAGM) program of record.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, RLAC transitions the final prototypes of the sUAS and UGV with autonomy and communications packages and standoff neutralization systems to PEO Unmanned and Small Combatants and PMS 408 for use by U.S. Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal military teams.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, ShadowCat will conduct a technical demonstration, operational demonstration, and a military utility assessment. ShadowCat will transition to a classified program of record.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, prototype development continued for the following technologies: JEP3L, LiRA, Sandals, and REEF. In addition, the Services, Joint Staff, and CCMDs identified FLEX for accelerated development to fill identified gaps. Additional projects will be selected and initiated during the year of execution.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion in FY 2026.
FY2026 plans — current year Kinetic Calypso will continue prototyping autonomous payloads. Data collected on payloads during technical and operational demonstrations will inform transition at the end of FY 2026. Kinetic Calypso prototypes will validate concepts to reduce acquisition risk for established Service PORs. The U.S. Navy (USN) will determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, Kinetic Calypso will perform at sea demonstrations to establish key performance parameters, demonstrate kinetic effects, and select upgraded weapons.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion in FY 2026.
FY2026 plans — current year Maritime Platform ORCAstrate will continue to conduct operational demonstrations to assess the effectiveness of platforms designed with a modular common architecture. A technical data package will accompany test results before transitioning to either Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PEO Unmanned and Small Combatants and PMS 420 or other offices designated by the USN at the end of FY 2026.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, Maritime Platform ORCAstrate will continue experimentation on unmanned surface platforms while refining the command-and-control systems. Participation in technical and operational demonstrations will buy down risk associated with the integration of autonomy, sensors, and communications hardware onto platforms designed with a modular common architecture.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion in FY 2026
FY2026 plans — current year CSSN will complete multiple simulation and lab-based software integration events, a beyond-line-of-site demonstration, and tracking exercises. Additionally, the CONOPs and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) documents will be matured. Finally, CSSN will conduct two live fire engagements as an operational demonstration of the capability which will be accompanied by a military utility assessment. The project will transition to PEO Integrated Warfare Systems and PEO Missiles and Space; and their Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Army Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Composite Tracking Network (CTN) programs of record.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, CSSN will conduct modeling, simulation, planning, and execution of multiple tracking exercises in preparation for a series of live fire engagements in FY 2027.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion.
FY2026 plans — current year RiBN-SDT will deliver mission ready prototypes for demonstration at the Rim of the Pacific exercise 2026. RiBN-SDT will transition to the Joint Warfighter Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) System Program Office.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, RiBN-SDT will design and build the space-airborne ground prototypes and deploy the prototypes for user feedback.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion.
FY2026 plans — current year Scabbard Dome will perform radio frequency testing at White Sands Missile Range, followed by an operational demonstration and military utility assessment, and transition to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and PMA-201, and then to industry.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, Scabbard Dome will mature a prototype and perform hardened seeker validation tests.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion.
FY2026 plans — current year SHOOTER will continue development of fast acquisition algorithms, establish multi-node, seamless optical switching, and conduct an operational demonstration. SHOOTER has multiple transition paths that include: the Air Force's Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), the Army’s Project Convergence, the Navy’s Project Overmatch, and the USMC Digital Interoperability (DI) Program and Expeditionary Advanced Ground Link (EAGL) PoR.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, SHOOTER will test multi-node data transport and optimized fast switching capability, while managing the underlying dynamic nature of air platforms and distributed ground users.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion.
FY2026 plans — current year ULS-SS will conduct an operation demonstration and military utility assessment. ULS-SS will continue to mature expeditionary loading and unloading capabilities, demonstrate seaworthiness and maneuver capability, and transition to PEO Unmanned and Small Combatants and PMS 420.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, ULS-SS will integrate MHE into the craft, demonstrate ship-to-shore capability, and conduct developmental testing and fleet exercises.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, CICERO will continue development before transitioning, in FY 2026, to the Defense Intelligence Agency Analysis and Integration Office for deployment within the Defense Intelligence All-Source Analysis Enterprise (DIAAE) production workflows. CICERO will reach initial operational capability in FY 2027 at USINDOPACOM and/or USEUCOM.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, JUICE BOX will conduct a preliminary demonstration, with prospective transition to USSOCOM in FY 2026.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, LUCAS L700 will deliver additional prototypes and be tested at various exercises to demonstrate feasibility. LUCAS L700 systems will undergo weapon development, safety, and certification with both the Army and Navy, before transitioning to the USMC.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, PMASKC Acceleration will evaluate sensors from multiple modalities to feed the fusion engine. When completed, the PMASK Acceleration track correlator will be available for further experimentation by the Services.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion in FY 2026.
FY2026 plans — current year BEATLE will conduct initial flight tests and complete technical and operational demonstrations. BEATLE will transition to the U.S. Army PEO Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) PoR.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, BEATLE will integrate new payloads and apertures into the developed platform and begin to implement and test the required system changes.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion in FY 2026.
FY2026 plans — current year CLOBBER will manufacture the 45ft variant prototype landing craft, integrate autonomy framework, and conduct final OD and transition the craft to a Navy Program of Record.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, CLOBBER S2 will demonstrate the SHARC prototype, test networking and autonomy capabilities, and complete the design for the SHARC 45-foot prototype.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion during FY 2026.
FY2026 plans — current year SIREN will complete technical development and user testing and is expected to transition to the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule for future use by U.S. government (USG) customers.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, SIREN will integrate onto unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and be tested against various radar systems. Through this process, SIREN’s emissions will be fine-tuned. This system is modular payload compliant, ensuring it is capable of being utilized across a broad spectrum of vessels.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreases due to project completion.
FY2026 plans — current year In FY 2026, Talon SPEAR will focus on domestic protection, and verify that all effects can run concurrently, without conflicts, and within processing limits.
FY2025 accomplishments In FY 2025, Talon SPEAR will focus on domestic protection, and verify that all effects can run concurrently, without conflicts and within processing limits. The project will demonstrate integration of the CORIAN aperture and SPEAR server software and hardware and upgrade the existing hardware.