Radiological and Nuclear Defense Modernization Operational System Development
This program supports the DoW’s priorities to Rebuild our Military and Reestablish Deterrence and supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)) Radiological and Nuclear Defense Capability Development (RNDCD) Program. An annual investment strategy is used to meet emergent operational needs which are validated by the Joint Force and yield fielded capabilities within one to three years. The program supports the modernization of radiological and nuclear (R/N) defense capabilities that enable the Department to prevent R/N attacks on the homeland and the Joint Force abroad through integrated deterrence. The program provides the Joint Forces the tools needed to survive and operate in and through a R/N environment through networked R/N detection, indication, and identification capabilities in support of the National Defense Strategy’s deterrence by denial strategy and prioritization of the Nuclear Deterrence Posture within the FY2027 Defense Planning Guidance. This program funds labor, materials, and travel to support the requirements of this program, performed by a government agency or by private individuals or organizations under a contract with the government, for activities and acquisitions including Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), assessments and analyses, research studies, education, and other activities related to capability development and fielding.
FY2027 planned work • Transition operational R/N Detection, Identification, Early warning, and Command Control capabilities to specialized units, the Joint Force. • Partner with the Military Services, Defense Agencies, and combatant commands to provide flexible options for the maturation and transitioning of validated advanced prototype R/N detection and identification capabilities. • Modernize sensor-based system algorithms to modern code language improving efficiency and lowering cost of maintenance.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Minor increase due to routine program adjustments.
FY2026 plans — current year • Developed, transitioned, and fielded operational R/N Detection, Identification, Early warning, and Command Control capabilities to the Joint Force and the National Guard Bureau. • Partnered with the Military Services and Defense Agencies to mature and transition advanced prototypes to fielded R/N detection and identification capabilities. • Completed critical design review as well as initiate test and evaluation by end-users to transition to fieldable R/N Detection and identification capabilities under other classified projects. • Develop Joint Personnel Dosimeter to transition to fielded capability for the Joint Force. • Achieve networkability of Radiological Detection System on behalf…
FY2025 accomplishments • Develop, transition, and field operational R/N Detection, Identification, Early warning, and Command Control capabilities to the Joint Force and the National Guard Bureau. • Partner with the Military Services and Defense Agencies to mature and transition advanced prototypes to fielded R/N detection and identification capabilities. • Complete critical design reviews of prototypes, systems, and components for test and evaluation by end-users and transition to fieldable R/N Detection and identification capabilities under other classified projects. • Develop Joint Personnel Dosimeter to transition to fielded capability for the Joint Force. • Achieve networkability of Radiological Detection…