# Soldier Systems - Warrior Dem/Val — Program Element 0604827A

**Program element:** 0604827A  
**Component:** U.S. Army  
**Appropriation:** 2040 — RDT&E, Army  
**Budget Activity:** 5 — System Development & Demonstration  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0604827A

## Summary

U.S. Army funding ramps 37% to a $5.7M request in FY2027, 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 | 5.4 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 4.1 |
| FY2027 | Request | 5.7 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 5.7 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 5.8 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 5.8 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 5.8 |

> 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 | 5.7 | — |
| House NDAA (HASC) | 5.7 | +0.0 |
| Senate NDAA (SASC) | 5.7 | +0.0 |
| House Approps (HAC-D) | 5.7 | +0.0 |

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

## Projects (2)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY2 | Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.7 | +33% |
| EY4 | Universal Battery Charger | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | +57% |

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

### Project EY2 — Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core

Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core (ISPDS-C): Includes power and data managing/distribution devices, cutting-edge energy storage solutions, power scavenging devices, and power generation capabilities. These capabilities fill the power and energy gaps created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, such as heads up displays, situational awareness displays, global positioning systems, weapon sensors, radios, night vision systems, and other devices. This project line develops power sources and power management solutions for the individual Soldier and squad for use in all operating environments. This project develops and evaluates capabilities to fill the power and energy requirements for critical Network Baseline 4.0 Soldier worn systems to include tactical radios, assured position navigation and timing, Next Generation Squad Weapon, Nett Warrior, Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (all variants, including Binocular). ISPDS-C systems will enable dismounted Soldiers and squads to execute their missions more efficiently, independently, for longer durations and with fewer battery resupplies while reducing the logistical and physical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. This project also develops and integrates vehicular on-the-move charging.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test and Evaluation | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| System Engineering & Program Management | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| ISPDS-C/CWB Capability Improvements Integration | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.8 |

> 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 EY4 — Universal Battery Charger

Project EY4 - Universal Battery Charger (UBC): Fills the power and energy gap created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, by providing a variety of charging solutions capable of providing power to handheld communication devices and military batteries to support mounted and dismounted formations. The UBC is suited for mounted and dismounted operations at the company level and below in multi-domain and austere operating environments. The system can draw power from wall outlets, vehicle power, generators, and solar power sources. The UBC enables dismounted Soldiers to execute their missions with fewer battery resupplies, thus reducing the logistical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. The UBC capability allows dismounted Soldiers to operate independently for longer missions. The UBC also fills the power and energy gap associated with bulk charging.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test & Evaluation | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| System Engineering & Program Management | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 |

> 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other / unspecified | 100% | 5.7 |

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

## Mission & acquisition strategy

A portion of this funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Small Unit Power (SUP) program. Project EY2 - Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core (ISPDS-C): Includes power and data managing/distribution devices, cutting-edge energy storage solutions, and power scavenging devices. These capabilities fill the power and energy gaps created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, such as heads up displays, situational awareness displays, global positioning systems, weapon sensors, radios, night vision systems, and other devices.

Pursue a variety of Soldier power products under full and open competition. Initiatives range from Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions to developmental efforts. The type of solicitation depends on the maturity of the technology. The power initiatives will be evaluated through scheduled lab and/operational test and evaluation events, and if successful, selected for procurement and subsequent fielding and sustainment. The acquisition strategy varies by product. For example, the CWB acquisition strategy consists of two phases: Phase one includes the purchase and evaluation of test articles.

## Related program elements

- [0305179A — Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0305179A) (Army)
- [0604710A — Night Vision Systems - Eng Dev](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0604710A) (Army)
- [0604735F — Combat Training Range Equipment](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0604735F) (Air Force)
- [0603760E — Command, Control AND Communications Systems](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0603760E) (Defense-Wide)

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Army RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 0604827A (PB PB2027); FY2027 NDAA committee marks (as of 2026-07-27).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0604827A")`.

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