# Modeling and Simulation

**R-2A activity** of project DM2 — AIAMD Software Development & Integration  
**Program element:** 0606118A — AIAMD Software Development & Integration  
**Component:** U.S. Army · **Budget Activity:** 6  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0606118A/DM2/a1  
**Parent:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0606118A

## Summary

This activity requests $126.9M in FY2027, 19% of project DM2, up 119% on FY2026. The R-2A exhibit describes it across FY2026–FY2027, including what the FY2027 money is planned to buy.

## What the FY2027 request buys

**FY2027 planned work.** Continual testing of IBCS software as Product Increments are released. Identify software deficiencies and/or issues prior to release for Development and Operational test venues. Upgrade lab hardware and software to ensure compatibility across the Integrated Fires system of systems software enterprise. Expand SW development infrastructure, to include lab hardware refresh required to support IBCS configuration changes in fielded assets. Continue THAAD Planner effort providing for development of an interface between IBCS Integrated Defense Design and THAAD Portable Planner. Continue feasibility studies for integration of F35 into IBCS capability through IBCS A/B interface with planned demonstration in FY 2027. Maintain the Patriot Radar Interface Unit base capability to ensure compatibility with IBCS software upgrades. Integrate additional 1-N systems to support architecture design of current and future components at the integrated fires architecture level.

**FY2026 to FY2027 change.** FY2027 funding increase reflects updates to and expansion of the SW development M&S/HWIL infrastructure. Continued IBCS HW fielding requires updating the M&S/HWIL infrastructure to maintain configuration compatibility. Integration of additional IBCS capabilities into the AIAMD System of Systems (ASOS) has created increased demand for pre-flight test predictions. Expansion of existing infrastructure is required to keep pace with this increased demand.

## Before the request year

**FY2026 plans — current year.** Continual testing of IBCS software as Product Increments are released. Identify software deficiencies and/or issues prior to release for Development and Operational test venues. Upgrade lab hardware and software to ensure compatibility across the Integrated Fires system of systems software enterprise. Continue THAAD Planner effort providing for development of an interface between IBCS Integrated Defense Design and THAAD Portable Planner. Continue feasibility studies for integration of F35 into IBCS capability through IBCS A/B interface with planned demonstration in FY 2026. Maintain the Patriot Radar Interface Unit base capability to ensure compatibility with IBCS software upgrades. Integrate additional 1-N systems to support architecture design of current and future components at the integrated fires architecture level.

## Funding

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Enacted | 57.9 |
| FY2027 | Request | 126.9 |

> Prior, current and budget year only — an R-2A activity carries no five-year plan. It sums exactly into its project in the request year and not necessarily in any other.

## Other activities in project DM2

- [Software Development](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0606118A/DM2/a0) — FY2027 252.3
- [Artificial Intelligence and Lab Infrastructure](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0606118A/DM2/a3) — FY2027 164.1
- [Test and Evaluation](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0606118A/DM2/a2) — FY2027 110.4

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Army RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibit R-2A, PE 0606118A project DM2 (PB PB2027). Narrative is the government's own text.
- **No marks, no contractors at this grain** — congressional marks land on the program element and R-3 performers on the project.
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_activity`.

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