What project C2G buys
Project C2G: Modular Command and Control (C2) Infrastructure is established in FY 2027 as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment in the modernization of Army C2 systems. This project represents a funding line consolidation and structure change for the NGC2 Infrastructure Layer and does not constitute a new program or effort. Funding for NGC2 Infrastructure activities was provided in FY2026 under PE 0604818A Project 323 Common Hardware Systems and PE 0604805A Project DH5 Mounted Form Factor Chassis. Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) is a defined suite of open architecture which utilizes a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that implements C5ISR capabilities away from separate "boxes" on individual platforms and ensures commonality across multiple vehicles and platforms. The CMFF Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) Chassis will use open standards which make it simpler and more cost-effective to upgrade capabilities and/or keep pace with commercial technology by eliminating complex integration challenges and proprietary interfaces. The CMFF capability can only be realized when paired with the development of associated capability cards for integration into the chassis and peripheral enabling devices, such as antennae and appropriate user interfaces. Other programs are responsible for funding and developing the capability cards and peripheral devices; the CMFF MCI Chassis program is responsible for chassis development, system of system integration of capability cards and external resources into the chassis and platform integration. The total cost of the CMFF MCI Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping (RP) effort is $82.5 million RDT&E from FY25 to FY27. The remainder of the CMFF MCI MTA RP is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. FY 2027 funding will complete CMFF MCI Block 1 chassis product development effort (hardware and software development and prototype manufacturing), conduct the Block 1 Soldier Touch Point (STP) Development Test, and supports the start of Block 2 chassis development efforts.
- Management Services
- Product Development
- Test and Evaluation
Project C2G funding, FY2027–FY2031
Prior years are actuals, the budget year is the request, and the outyears are the FYDP plan. Estimate types are colored and never summed into one figure. Projects carry the full five-year plan; the activities inside them stop at the budget year.
| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | Request | 17.8 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 16.9 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 16.9 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 17.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 17.1 |
3 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. Coverage is partial across the corpus, so count activities, never total them.
FY2027 planned work Funding completes the base two-year, multi-vendor OTA, for ground and aviation chassis development of Block 1 and begins Block 2 chassis development.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 increase due to project established under a new funding structure to support NGC2 Infrastructure layer efforts.
FY2027 planned work Funding continues to provide the prototype development, systems engineering, technical and business Matrix and Contractor personnel to support the CMFF MCI Chassis program efforts.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 increase due to project established under a new funding structure to support NGC2 Infrastructure layer efforts.
FY2027 planned work Funding supports remaining testing activities leading into the final Block 1 Soldier Touch Point (STP) Development Test (DT) event in FY27.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 increase due to project established under a new funding structure to support NGC2 Infrastructure layer efforts.