# Unmanned ISR — Program Element 1160434BB

**Program element:** 1160434BB  
**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/1160434BB

## Summary

Defense-Wide funding falls 100% to a $0.0M request in FY2027.

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 31.6 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 10.3 |
| FY2027 | Request | 0.0 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 0.0 |

> Estimate types are not summed — the profile mixes actuals, enacted law, the request, and outyear projections.

## Projects (1)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S855 | Unmanned ISR | 31.6 | 10.3 | — | −100% |

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

### Project S855 — Unmanned ISR

This project is part of the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) rapidly develops and deploys special capabilities to perform ISR for deployed Special Operations Forces (SOF) using non-traditional means. Group 1, 2, 3 and 4, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) developmental efforts are to identify, develop, integrate, and test Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) mission kits, mission payloads, air vehicle enhancements, and modifications to ground control stations. Based on stakeholder input and requirements, United States Special Operations Command develops and integrates UAS payloads to advance ISR capabilities that address dynamic and emergent operational needs of the SOF user. Efforts include improving imagery intelligence and electronic warfare payloads, capitalizing on developing technologies to reduce size, weight and power while addressing processing and data management challenges. This program also provides a mechanism for SOF user combat evaluation of emerging sensor technologies. Beginning in FY 2027, funding transitioned from R-1 Program Element PE 1160434BB/Unmanned ISR into PE 1160405BB/Intelligence Systems Development.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 4 UAS: MQ-1C, Program Number 781 | 5.2 | 2.3 | — |
| Group 4 UAS: Long Endurance Aircraft (LEA), Program Number 4GD | 26.4 | — | — |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

## Mission & acquisition strategy

This project is part of the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) rapidly develops and deploys special capabilities to perform ISR for deployed Special Operations Forces (SOF) using non-traditional means. Group 1, 2, 3 and 4, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) developmental efforts are to identify, develop, integrate, and test Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) mission kits, mission payloads, air vehicle enhancements, and modifications to ground control stations.

MQ-1C: an acquisition program that develops, tests, and integrates SO-peculiar (SO-p) emerging technology mission kits, mission payloads, weapons, and modifications on MQ-1C and associated Ground Control Stations and training systems. Program provides rapid prototype activities and technology maturation events to increase situational awareness, lethality, and platform capability. Contract types include a mix of cost type and fixed price. Where possible, Group 4 UAS leverages service common Contractor Logistics Support and developmental activities and contracts for aircraft and ancillary equipment development, improvement, and sustainment.

## Related program elements

- [1160431BB — Warrior Systems](https://hitchintel.com/programs/1160431BB) (Defense-Wide)
- [1160480BB — SOF Tactical Vehicles](https://hitchintel.com/programs/1160480BB) (Defense-Wide)
- [0401318F — CV-22 Rdt&e POST Production](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0401318F) (Air Force)
- [0901538F — Cost Estimating Modeling (CEM)](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0901538F) (Air Force)

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Office of the Secretary of Defense RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 1160434BB (PB PB2027).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="1160434BB")`.

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