# Warrior Systems — Program Element 1160431BB

**Program element:** 1160431BB  
**Component:** Defense-Wide  
**Appropriation:** 0400 — RDT&E, Defense-Wide  
**Budget Activity:** 7 — Operational System Development  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/1160431BB

## Summary

Defense-Wide funding ramps 48% to a $435.1M request in FY2027 — the program's peak, sustained across the five-year plan. In the FY2027 defense authorization, the House added 7.6% (to $468.1M); the Senate added 9.9% (to $478.2M); House appropriators added 11% (to $481.4M). USSOCOM leads the industry work.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 272.1 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 294.0 |
| FY2027 | Request | 435.1 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 397.2 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 381.9 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 385.7 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 398.6 |

> 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 | 435.1 | — |
| House NDAA (HASC) | 468.1 | +33.0 |
| Senate NDAA (SASC) | 478.2 | +43.1 |
| House Approps (HAC-D) | 481.4 | +46.4 |

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

## Projects (10)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S700 | Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems | 84.1 | 106.5 | 148.3 | +39% |
| S800 | Munitions Advanced Development | 25.6 | 38.8 | 98.4 | +153% |
| S385 | Soldier Protection and Survival Systems | 71.6 | 31.0 | 82.1 | +165% |
| S710 | Tactical Systems Development | 55.6 | 52.5 | 51.3 | −2% |
| S725 | Tactical Radio Systems | 25.4 | 47.1 | 27.8 | −41% |
| S395 | Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems | 3.5 | 4.4 | 9.6 | +120% |
| S910 | SOF Tactical Vehicles | — | — | 9.4 | new start |
| D476 | Psychological Operations | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | +4% |
| S375 | Weapons Systems | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +6% |
| S385A | Body Armor and Associated Equipment | 1.6 | 7.6 | 1.7 | −77% |

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

### Project S700 — Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems

This project provides for communication systems to meet emergent requirements to support SOF. Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems is a continuing effort to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust SOF command, control, communications, and computer (C4) capabilities. The USSOCOM C4 systems comprise an integrated network of systems providing positive command and control and the timely exchange of information to all organizational echelons. The C4 systems that support this new architecture employ the latest standards and technology by transitioning from separate systems to full integration within the Global Information Grid (GIG). The GIG is a multitude of existing and projected national assets that allows SOF elements to operate with any force combination in multiple environments.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Deployable Node (SDN), Program Number 757 | 4.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Mission Command System/Common Operational Picture (MCS/COP), Program Number 841 | 23.8 | 57.1 | 70.6 |
| Digital Common Core Capabilities (DC3) | 0.0 | — | 15.6 |
| Classified Program(s) | 55.7 | 42.2 | 54.5 |

> 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 S800 — Munitions Advanced Development

This project funds advanced engineering, operational system development, and qualification efforts related to specialized kinetic and non-kinetic munitions and equipment to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand-Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM), Program Number 796 | 15.0 | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Munitions Advanced Development | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Ground Organic Precision Strike System (GOPSS), Program Number 710 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 10.8 |
| Maritime Launched Effects (MLE), previously known as Maritime Precision Engagement Munition | 0.0 | — | 31.1 |
| Small Uncrewed Multidomain Systems (sUMS) Program Number 847 | — | — | 8.3 |
| Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (MTUAS), Program Number 836 | 0.0 | — | 1.0 |
| Classified Program(s) | 5.4 | 4.9 | 27.9 |

> 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 S385 — Soldier Protection and Survival Systems

This project funds the development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF), including, but not limited to: individual survival equipment; Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM); and Counter Uncrewed Systems (aerial, ground and maritime); and personnel safety equipment to improve the mobility of SOF, while conducting varied missions. These missions are generally conducted in harsh and hostile environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy.

**Named R-3 performers** (share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total, so they need not reach 100%)**:** Anduril (7.7, 9.4%), PM-P&I (3.7, 4.5%).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOF Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR), Program Number 807 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Power and Data Accessory Suite (PDAS) | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Program Number 809 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM), Program Number 806 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| SOF Counter Uncrewed System (CUxS), Program Number 717 | 17.1 | 17.3 | 17.9 |
| Personal Signature Management (PSM), Program Number ZHE | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Advanced Tactical Flotation System (ATFS) | 0.0 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| Classified Program | 1.5 | 1.1 | 53.3 |

> 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 S710 — Tactical Systems Development

This project provides for development, testing, and integration of specialized automation equipment to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Specialized automation equipment will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. These operations are generally conducted in harsh environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. SOF must infiltrate by land, sea, and air to conduct unconventional warfare, direct action, or deep reconnaissance operations in denied areas against insurgent units, terrorists, or highly sophisticated threat forces. The requirement to operate in denied areas controlled by a sophisticated threat mandates that SOF systems remain technologically superior to threat forces to ensure mission success. The project also supports SOF mission planning and execution capabilities as well as initiatives to assure the interoperability and commonality of these capabilities across diverse air, ground and maritime systems.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN), Program Number 745 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Special Operations Mission Planning and Execution (SOMPE), Program Number 838 | 19.8 | 19.6 | 20.9 |
| Classified Program(s) | 27.4 | 25.6 | 27.0 |

> 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 S725 — Tactical Radio Systems

This project is for the development of all Special Operations Forces (SOF) tactical radio programs. Tactical Radios provide the critical command, control, and communications (C3) link between SOF Commanders and SOF Teams conducting operational missions and training exercises. They also provide interoperability with all Services, various agencies of the U.S. Government, Air Traffic Control, commercial agencies, and allied foreign forces. Tactical Radios rapidly and seamlessly establish and maintain mobile and fixed command and control (C2) communications between operational elements and higher echelon headquarters, allowing SOF to operate with any force combination in multiple environments.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Tactical Communications (NGTC), Program Number 798 | 19.6 | 24.1 | 20.6 |
| Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Program Number 742 | 5.7 | 13.7 | 5.9 |
| Remote Advise and Assist /Virtual Accompany Kit (RAA/VAK), Program Number 697 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 |

> 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 S395 — Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems

This project supports the development, testing and integration of SO-peculiar visual augmentation devices to include: binocular and monocular night vision devices; laser markers and designators; geo-location and targeting systems; weapon mounted optics and aiming lasers; sensors and detection systems; weapon mounted visible lights and clandestine pointers; infrared imaging devices; and simulators and training devices that provide the individual SOF operator with superior battle space awareness and decision making information.

**Named R-3 performers** (share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total, so they need not reach 100%)**:** USSOCOM (9.6, 100%).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) Optics and Lasers, Program Number 810 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 9.1 |
| VAS Simulator, Program Number 810 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |

> 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 S910 — SOF Tactical Vehicles

This project provides for the development and testing of a variety of capability upgrades to Special Operations Forces (SOF) Vehicles and mission enabling equipment. Current SOF tactical vehicles are categorized into Light, Medium, Heavy, and Commercial, which include the Lightweight Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV); Medium Vehicles (GMV 1.1 / (Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)); Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV); Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle; Armored Ground Mobility System (AGMS); Non-Standard Commercial Vehicle (NSCV); Tactical Utility Vehicle (TUV) and Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) modifications for commercially available and service common platforms. The SOF mission mandates that SOF vehicles remain technologically superior, operate in multiple environments, and able to meet any threat to provide a maximum degree of survivability.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family of Special Operations Vehicles (FSOV) | — | — | 9.4 |

> 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 D476 — Psychological Operations

This project provides for the development and acquisition of Phycological Operations (PSYOP) equipment. PSYOP are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately, the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. This project funds transformational systems and equipment to conduct PSYOP in support of combatant commanders.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly-Away Broadcast System (FABS), Program Number 753 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.6 |
| Next Generation Loudspeakers (NGLS), Program Number 764 | 1.7 | 1.8 | — |
| Media Production Center (MPC), Program Number 765 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 |

> 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 S375 — Weapons Systems

This project provides for the next generation system development Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I), testing, and integration of specialized weapon systems and weapon accessories to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF). The efforts include product improvements and testing of the Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR), Machine Gun (MG) Barrel, Mid-Range Gas Gun (MRGG), Reduced Signature Assault Rifle (RSAR), Lightweight Machine Gun-Medium (LMG-M), Lightweight Machine Gun-Assault (LMG-A) and Weapon Suppressors. The product improvements will leverage the latest technological advances to achieve over match capability for integrated deterrence by posturing to fight and win against current and emerging threats.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons, Program Number 709 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 |

> 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 S385A — Body Armor and Associated Equipment

This project funds the development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF), including, but not limited to: individual survival equipment; Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM); and Counter Uncrewed Systems (aerial, ground and maritime); and personnel safety equipment to improve the mobility of SOF, while conducting varied missions. These missions are generally conducted in harsh and hostile environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy

**Named R-3 performers** (share of this project's FY2027 R-3 total, so they need not reach 100%)**:** PM-P&I (1.7, 100%).

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOF Personal Equipment Advanced Requirement (SPEAR)-Body Armor, Program Number 807 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 |

> 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industry primes | 5.2% | 22.7 |
| Government labs & warfare centers | 1.4% | 6.0 |
| Other / unspecified | 93% | 406.4 |

**Top named industry performers:** USSOCOM ($9.6M, 2.2%).

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

## Mission & acquisition strategy

The FY 2026 spend plan amount for Warrior Systems includes $294.040 million of discretionary and $50.425 million of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $344.465 million. This Program Element (PE) provides for the development, rapid prototyping, testing, and integration of specialized equipment in the areas of Phycological Operations (PSYOP), weapons, soldier protection and survival, body armor and associated equipment, visual augmentation, lasers, sensors and simulators, communication equipment and electronics, tactical systems development, tactical radio systems, munitions advanced development, unmanned aircraft under Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Systems (MTUAS) and small Unmanned…

SPEAR: SPEAR Individual equipment leverages the advancement of commercially available solutions to the greatest extent possible and applies SOF peculiar (SO-p) modifications as required. Contracts in support of SPEAR are a combination of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with single vendor awards, small business set asides, and prime vendor style multiple awards. SPEAR is an ACAT III program utilizing MCA strategies to support capability fielding of new ballistic and environmental protective combat uniforms; load carriage systems; communications headsets; and visual augmentation system mounts providing increased survivability.

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## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Office of the Secretary of Defense RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 1160431BB (PB PB2027); FY2027 NDAA committee marks (as of 2026-07-27).
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