Ground Moving Target Indicator

The program office is developing the space-based Ground Moving Target Indicator (Project 671120) for Guardians across Global Mission Operations. As a result, the Service will improve battle management of all weapon systems and deter, neutralize, defeat and/or destroy counterspace threats and defend the homeland while providing principled public servants, space-minded warfighters, and bold and collaborative problem solvers. The space-based Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) project provides resources to acquire the next generation radar satellite system, providing resilient day-night, all weather detection, tracking, and imagery of ground and maritime targets. The GMTI project focuses on improving target detection, custody, and sensor-to-shooter timelines necessary for dynamic targeting and long-range strike within highly contested and non-permissive environments. The Space Force is working collaboratively with the military services, Combatant Commands, and the Intelligence Community to deliver and field the GMTI project. The FY 2027 budget for Space-Based Moving Target Indicator includes $803,000 thousand of mandatory and $0 of discretionary for a total of 803,000 thousands for Airborne Moving Target Indicator requirements. The FY 2026 value for ground moving target indicator includes 135,000 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation) funds and 719,384 thousand of discretionary for a total of 854,384 thousand. Additional details are located in the classified exhibits. This program falls within the Combat Power mission area which provides the systems required to protect and defend space-based capabilities and ensure space superiority by enabling and executing combat operations in space.