# Counter Improvised-Threat Demonstration, Prototype Development, and Testing — Program Element 0604134A

**Program element:** 0604134A  
**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/0604134A

## Summary

U.S. Army funding falls 100% to a $0.0M request in FY2027.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 10.6 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 5.5 |
| FY2027 | Request | 0.0 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 0.0 |

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

## Projects (1)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD4 | Counter Improvised-Threat Demonstration | 10.6 | 5.5 | — | −100% |

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

### Project CD4 — Counter Improvised-Threat Demonstration

This project develops prototypes and demonstrates technology for detecting and defeating Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). The goal of this project is to mature technology to increase the ability of deployed forces to positively identify IEDs with minimal false alarms and increase the rate of advance of maneuver forces. An additional goal is to positively neutralize IEDs with minimal collateral damage. Driven by the current threat facing deployed U.S. forces, this project enables rapid development and delivery of capabilities that enable the detection, neutralization, and mitigation of IEDs and their effects. This project is coordinated with the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW/R&E) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamed IED Detection Technology Demonstration | 1.2 | 0.9 | — |
| IED Detection Evaluation in Varied Environments | 2.0 | 2.2 | — |
| Maneuver IED Detection and Mitigation Technology Demonstration | 4.1 | 1.0 | — |
| Neutralization and Mitigation Technology Evaluation in Varied Environments | 3.3 | 1.4 | — |

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

## Mission & acquisition strategy

This Program Element (PE) develops prototypes and demonstrates technology for detecting and defeating Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). The goal of this Project is to mature technology to increase the ability of deployed forces to positively identify IEDs with minimal false alarms and increase the rate of advance of route clearance missions. Additionally, the objective is to positively neutralize or mitigate the effects of IEDs with minimal collateral damage. Driven by the current threat facing deployed U.S. forces, this PE enables rapid development and delivery of capabilities that enable the detection, neutralization, and risk mitigation of IEDs and their effects.

The Army will coordinate plans with USW (R&E), DTRA, and other Services to prototype and demonstrate CIED technologies, with Army and Service Laboratories and/or industry performing the demonstration activities. The Army will use existing and new contracts to perform these efforts with selected industry partners based on solicitations issued. The Army will continue promising technology demonstrations started in FY 2020 by DTRA based on review with DTRA, USW (R&E) and other Services.

## Related program elements

- [0603134A — Counter Improvised-Threat Simulation](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603134A) (Army)
- [0207420F — IFF/ATC Test and Certification](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0207420F) (Air Force)
- [0603884BP — Chemical and Biological Defense Program - Dem/Val](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603884BP) (Defense-Wide)
- [0603553N — Surface ASW](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603553N) (Navy)

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Army RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 0604134A (PB PB2027).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0604134A")`.

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