Physical Security Equipment - SD ED
The Physical Security Equipment (PSE) program provides for Air Force (AF) Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) improvements and enhancements, to include the demonstration and testing of PSE systems related to Force Protection. This program supports the protection of tactical, fixed, and nuclear weapons systems, AF personnel and AF facilities in the homeland and overseas. The PSE program includes spectrum planning for radio frequency (RF), communication security (cyber), information assurance requirements, integration and interoperability Command Control & Communication (C3) platform & components and Tactical Sensor System to support the Force Protection implementation of expeditionary/AFFORGEN concept. This Program Element also includes funding for Force Protection Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment, market research, integration, evaluation and testing. Force Protection programs are inherently subject to rapid changes in the operational environment and will retain sufficient program flexibility to meet changes in location, scope and capability in order to protect AF people, facilities and warfighting assets. The Defender Multi-Domain Command, Control and Communications (DMDC3) is an initiative developing the foundational structure of IBDSS to provide a platform that integrates the computing power, the means of communication, and the tools for situational awareness. PSE efforts support Modular Open Source Architecture (MOSA) standards to enable faster installations and greater interoperability to address the Chief of Staff of the AF 'Fight the Base' goals. IBDSS FY2027 developmental efforts will continue to evaluate and test state-of-the-art technology to support integrated based defense systems installations worldwide, continue to improve and integrate COTS efforts into IBDSS physical security equipment, and further develop, integrate and test Defender Multi-Domain Command, Control and Communications (DMDC3) software applications. IBDSS-4 expands upon and scales IBDSS modernization efforts first developed under IBDSS-2. Capability improvements include zero-trust architecture, Machine Language (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, expanded sensor capabilities, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)/Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) integration, and improved mobile C3.
FY2027 planned work IBDSS-4 - Will continue to conduct market research, evaluation and testing to address capability gaps and obsolescence to include, but not limited to Force Protection COTS. - Will continue further integration and testing to qualify COTS equipment to provide essential upgrades/improvements and state-of-the-art technology to support integrated based security systems installations worldwide. - Will continue with the integration and/or modification of COTS efforts to improve IBDSS physical security equipment. - Will continue further integration and testing of Defender Multi-Domain Command, Control and Communications (DMDC3) software applications from either COTS suppliers or modified COTS…
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreased from FY 2026 to FY2027 due to FY26 Congressional Add for realistic training for Air Force security forces perimeter defense readiness.
FY2026 plans — current year IBDSS-4 - Conduct market research, evaluation and testing to address capability gaps and obsolescence to include, but not limited to Force Protection Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items. - Further integration and testing to qualify COTS equipment to provide essential upgrades/improvements and state-of-the-art technology to support integrated based security systems installations worldwide. - Integration and/or modification of COTS efforts to improve IBDSS physical security equipment. - Further integration and testing of Defender Multi-Domain Command, Control and Communications (DMDC3) software applications from either COTS suppliers or modified COTS systems. - Integration of DMDC3 with…