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Aircraft Replacement Support Equip
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
- FY24
- $204.6M
- FY26
- $156.8M
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $127.0M | $133.9M | $204.6M | ||
| Enacted | – | $138.9M | $157.7M | $162.8M | |
| Request | – | – | $157.7M | $162.8M | $156.8M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2024 book requested $157.7M for FY2024; the PB2026 book reports $204.6M actually spent — $46.9M above the request.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Description — Aircraft Replacement Support Equip
This program provides funding for the procurement of replacement organizational and intermediate level support equipment for out-of-production aircraft. These items, common (used on more than one weapon system) and peculiar (unique to one weapon system), directly support aircraft maintenance, servicing, and sortie generation requirements. These replacement requirements ensure continuation of serviceable, supportable equipment over the life of a weapon system and directly contribute to aircraft availability and mission readiness. Items requiring replacement typically range in age from 10 to 35 years old. As a result, this equipment suffers frequent failures, is uneconomical to repair, and requires spare parts that are no longer available. Many items have become technologically obsolete or must be replaced due to environmental operating constraints. Items of equipment budgeted within this program include (but are not limited to): avionics test stations, miscellaneous aerospace ground equipment, aircraft handling equipment, aircraft maintenance stands, flight line compressors, air conditioners and heaters, aerial stores lift trucks (jammers) and weapon loading adapters, ammunition loaders and munitions assembly conveyors, cryogenic equipment, small and large munitions trailers, flight line generators and secondary power systems, electronic test sets, propulsion support equipment, calibration, optical and ancillary testers, automatic test systems and multi-function /multi-capability equipment where it is suitable for the mission. These items support multiple Air Force weapon systems. Failure to procure these items will negatively affect mission capable rates, increase maintenance costs, and impair USAF Aircraft generation timelines. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED: Flight Line Air Conditioners /Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)(SEV) The Flight Line HVAC program provides the capability to operate aircraft systems, both nuclear and conventional, that require environmental control during ground operations. The program consists of 150+ different National Stock Numbers which consists of air conditioners, heaters, liquid coolant carts, refrigerant reclamation systems, and multi-function/multi-capable type carts. Included in the programs capabilities are the high /low volume, high /low pressure deployable air conditioners in support of all aircraft in the USAF inventory. Its purpose is to provide conditioned air for supporting pre-flight activities and ground maintenance efforts for electronic laden aircraft supporting radar, avionic and telemetry systems. Operational assessments determined that legacy air conditioners were not performing to their specified operating temperatures. These air conditioners have exceeded their 20-year life expectancy. The age of this equipment, High ops tempo, high temperatures, and other environmental conditions in the Middle East have caused legacy air conditioners to fail, affecting operational readiness and jeopardizing critical mission. Due to obsolescence, continued modification of legacy equipment is becoming non feasible and /or cost prohibitive. Lack of dependable air conditioning equipment continues to cause operational impacts such as rescheduling maintenance activities to nighttime operations or delaying sorties in order to avoid overheating of critical electronic warfare /avionics systems and personnel. Consequently, the warfighter has established a critical need for large and small flight line air conditioner replacement programs. The primary goals of this program are to replace the legacy units. The new large air conditioners will replace three legacy systems (approx. 400 units). The new small air conditioners will replace five legacy systems (approx. 2,400 units). This program will partner with the Flightline Generator program to acquire the Multi-Capable Power and Air ACE Unit to support PACAF. B-1B Advanced Radar /Electronic Warfare Test Station (ARTS) (ATS) The Advanced Radar /Electronic Warfare Test Station (ARTS) replaces 1970s vintage Radar /Electronic Warfare (REW) test stations and the Defensive Avionics Augmentation Equipment (DAAE). ARTS is a fully automated, programmable, stimulus generating, response measuring, intermediate automatic test equipment that will checkout, align, and fault isolates 21 avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). ARTS interfaces to the LRU's via Test Program Sets (TPS). TPS's are required to perform the automated testing and faults isolation of the Unit Under Test (UUT). A TPS consists of test software, an Interface Adapter (ITA), cables used to connect the ITA to UU, and supporting documentation. This test station supports B-1B Radar /Electronic Warfare LRUs, and ultimately impacts B-1B mission capability for Global Attack missions. The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) presently supporting B-1B LRU troubleshooting and repair is no longer supportable due to diminished manufacturing sources and obsolescence caused by the age of the equipment. The average REW and DAAE mission capable rate is 67%. Aerial Stores Lift Trucks (SEV) The Aerial Stores Lift Trucks program acquires air transportable, nuclear certified hydraulically operated lift equipment (and associated accessories) used to load conventional and nuclear weapons, fuel tanks, Electronic Counter Measure pods, and pylons. This program consists of 122 different National Stock Numbers. The lift trucks in inventory are capable of lifting various weights. Updated lift trucks allow the USAF to retain this capability while also improving mobility footprint by reducing the level of failures and repairs and procuring more ideal sizes to meet combat needs for conventional and nuclear units. Lift trucks are used in support of the A-10, B-1, B-2, B-52, C-130, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35 and KC-46 aircraft. Users of the lift trucks include USAF, ANG, AFRC, and FMS. The goal of this program is to re-capitalize the aging munitions loading equipment for continual mission support. Additionally, depot repair of legacy lift trucks has been uneconomical, exceeding new procurement costs of equipment. The program is pursuing modernized loaders to develop a family of nuclear certified jammers for all weight classes. Common Operational Level Tester (COLT)(ATS) COLT is used on B-2 and F-22 weapon systems and is Nuclear Certified. The Common Operational Level Tester (COLT) is a multiple application-based tester that allows the Air Force maintainers to perform maintenance tasks to verify the operational capability of aircraft armament and stores management systems /subsystems and armament components. It includes the tester unit, ancillary equipment and related software program, data and documentation. Funding for this effort will allow all obsolescent items within the tester to be updated. It also will allow updating of the software to meet Authority to Operate (ATO)conditions set in the Plan of Actions and Milestones that is coordinated with the COLT Authorizing Official. Munitions Materiel Handling (MHU) 196 /204 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)(SEV) MHU-196 /204 trailers have been in service since 1982 and have been identified for a Limited Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). These trailers are self-powered, heavy duty, U-type frame munitions trailers with 40,000 lbs lift capacity used to transport, lift rotary launchers and bomb racks with conventional and nuclear munitions for supporting B-1, B-2, and B-52 aircraft missions. Through requirements documentation (AF Form 1067, Modification Proposals, AFMC Lead Command Control No. A4M200007 and A4M200008), AFGSC identified the requirement to preserve the heavyweight loading capability in support of the B-1 and B-2 until approximately 2035 and the B-52 until 2050 or beyond. This program intends to extend the reliability and supportability of the MHU-196 /204 trailers and provide a comprehensive assessment of anticipated end-of-life, ensuring AFGSC & USSTRATCOM bomber generation requirements are fulfilled. At present time, no other heavy lift devices have been identified to meet mission and nuclear safety requirements. Items Less Than 5M (SEV, ATS, AFSC) The Items Less Than 5 Million line procures replacement organizational and intermediate (common and peculiar) support equipment for out-of-production aircraft. All items procured under this requirement have been moved to the family of systems in which the belong for FY20. ATS - Base Maintenance and Support Equipment (ATS) ATS - Base Maintenance and Support Equipment procurement dollars will be used in support of the purchase /upgrades of Armament Test Sets, purchase of Common Cargo ATS, hardware, TPS and other support to ensure cyber secure Automatic Test Systems and costs associated with Common items (used on more than one weapon system) and peculiar items (unique to one weapon system) automated test equipment for the Automatic Test Systems Division. These replacement items ensure continuation of serviceable equipment over the life of a weapon system. Items for procurement include, but are not limited to, test adapter kits, transponder test sets, Portable Automatic Test Sets, Radar Signal Simulators (RSS), logistics under attack cyber efforts, digital test stations, automated wire test sets, propulsion automatic test equipment, automatic test equipment calibration, smart weapons test sets, optical and ancillary testers, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). PMA Other Government Costs applies to travel in relation to multiple platforms to include, but are not limited to F-16, B-52, B-1, B-2, F-15, A-10, cyber support, and other government costs in support of Automatic Test Systems programs and the Automatic Test System program office. Programs include, but are not limited to, ATS Standardization, Portable Automatic Test Sets (PATS), Identification Friend or Foe-Radar Test Set (IFF-RTS), Electrical Electronics Equipment Test Station (EEETS),Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT), Armament Test Sets (ATS), Automated Wiring Test Set (AWTS), Electronic Warfare (EW) Chaff /Flare, Radar Signal Simulator (RSS)(AN /PLM-4), Radio Frequency Transmission Line Test Set (RFTLTS), Benchtop Reprogrammable Test System (BRAT), Helmet Cueing System Automatic Test Equipment (HCS-ATE)Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). Common Aircraft Portable Reprogramming Equipment (CAPRE)(ATS) Common Aircraft Portable Reprogramming Equipment (CAPRE) supports 45 Mission Design Series (MDS) to reprogram aircraft computer software, update threat data in electronic warfare pods, perform aircraft diagnostic troubleshooting, and support automated technical orders. CAPRE consists of a mobile maintenance terminal, cables, interface modules, software, and Aircraft Adapter Groups (AAGs). Critical to CAPRE are the AAGs. AAGs connect CAPRE laptops, test equipment, and Line Replaceable Units (LRU) on support weapon systems. There are 10 to 26 AAGs required per CAPRE, depending on the aircraft type. Each AAG contains unique cables, connectors, interface module hardware, and software to support reprogramming LRUs. Each shop /location /platform utilizing the aircraft system requires AAGs. Mission-critical Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and mission data files are downloaded to the CAPRE laptop for the secure bulletin board and over secure telephone units. Personnel then transport CAPRE to the weapon system and use AAGs to upload files to avionics /electronic warfare computers. The CAPRE supports the following weapon systems: A-10, B-1, B-52, C-5, C-17, C-130, CV-22, F-15, F-16, H-60, and KC-46. CAPRE is the recognized standard for Air Force Memory Loader Verifier capability. Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (SEV) The Hydraulic Servicing Equipment program will re-capitalize over 44 legacy variants of hydraulic test stands in USAF inventory. This program consists of 280 different National Stock Numbers. The primary effort is procurement of the universal hydraulic test stand (UHTS) which comes in electric and diesel, 2-system and 3-system configurations, depending on aircraft and maintenance requirements. The UHTS provides pressure to aircraft hydraulic systems without running the engines. It also adds on-board hydraulic fluid purification capability to eliminate the need for standalone purifiers. To reduce the cost of ownership, simplify life cycle sustainment and improve global operations, the UHTS variants share an 80-90% parts commonality and were designed for ease of maintenance. The UHTS cleans hydraulic fluid to a higher purity than received from the manufacturer, drastically reducing the wear and tear and early age-out of aircraft component parts, increasing aircraft availability and mission readiness. Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JSECST) (ATS) The Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester (JSECST) provides an organizational level (O-level) flight line capability for verifying the operational status of aircraft installed Electronic Combat (EC) systems including their associated installed antennas, transmission lines, radomes, cockpit displays, controls and EC suite communication buses. JSECST is a joint-use tester, which the Air Force is the lead service. It also provides EC system malfunction diagnostics. The JSECST provides end-to-end (ETE) functional testing to determine the status of EC system installed in or on operational aircraft. It automatically determines the go /no-go status of the EC system with minimal technician interaction. In cases where the EC system has a critical fault, the JSECST detects the critical failure, identifies the ETE test that failed, and provides the diagnostics to isolate the failed aircraft transmission line path /component or line replaceable unit (LRU). The JSECST can be operated in automatic or manual mode to provide identification and isolation of failed EC systems. This equipment supports the Air Forces A-10, F-15, F-16, C-130, CV-22, B-52, and MH-60 aircraft; failure to procure this item would compromise the safety of more than 53 operational units. Portable Automatic Test Sets (ATS) Portable Automatic Test Set (PATS)-70 provides troubleshooting capability, reduces downtime and enhances fault isolation for Avionics and Armament Munition. It replaces the PATS-30 which experienced obsolescence and diminishing sources and becoming unsupportable. The PATS-70 contains both Avionics and Armament Test Program Sets for the A-10 Aircraft. The program is currently phased (Versions 1 and 2, and Armament). The PATS-70, a modernized version (Threshold) which also includes capabilities for ops check & fault isolation of Alpha Mach (Threshold) & Anti-Skid (Objective) Systems as PATS-70v1 followed by Anti-Skid & Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems (Thresholds) with Stability Augmentation System (SAS), Integrated Flight and Fire Control Computer (IFFCC) Systems (Objectives) as PATS-70v2. PATS-70A will incorporate all features of the following currently fielded O & I-level armament testers: Control Test Set TS-4231 /U, Missile Launch Control Test Set TS-4231 /U, Missile Launch System Test Set TS-4230 /U, Guided Missile Test Set AN /DSM-157, Gun Test Set TS-138, MK-III & MK-IV Rocket Launcher & Flare Dispenser Testers, and Ejector Bomb & Rack Test Sets. Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) & Oil Analysis Program (OAP)(SEV) The NDI /OAP program provides a twofold capability. NDI equipment is used to find cracks, corrosion and other signs of impending failure in an aging fleet of aircraft and support equipment. Oil analysis equipment detects impending aircraft bearing, gearbox and engine failures. This program supports mandated inspection procedures of all variants of aircraft and aircraft engines in the USAF inventory. These capabilities represent 218 different National Stock Numbers. Many items within NDI & OAP program use electronics which are increasingly unsustainable. The goal of this program is to capture advances in technology preparing Air Force for new missions /equipment while also increasing effectiveness and accuracy of inspections. Additionally, for NDI, conversion to digital X-Ray equipment eliminates need for costly film and processing supplies which utilize hazardous materials. Aircraft Engine Test Equipment (AETE)(SEV) The AETE program provides the capability for the warfighter to download, test, repair, troubleshoot and analyze engine data on all variants of aircraft found in the United States Air Force inventory. This program consists of, but is not limited to; engine test stands, engine test fixtures and adapters, noise suppressors (equipment that is designed to house and reduce the noise of engines while being tested), engine test sets & engine download devices (various pieces of equipment that support the analysis of engines and potential issues needing maintenance attention). These capabilities represent approximately over 450 different National Stock Number items. The goal of this program is to support the replacement of antiquated legacy equipment or fill the large gaps in the authorized vs "on-hand equipment. A majority of flight line testers are beyond their serviceable life and must be replaced. Aircraft Engine Handling Equipment (AEHE)(SEV) The AEHE program will procure various equipment that provide the capability to remove /install, store and transport aircraft engines. This equipment supports all variants of aircraft found in the USAF inventory. The program currently consists of 256 different National Stock Numbers items. These items include, but are not limited to, aircraft engine trailers, ground handling adapters, ground handling cradles and engine holding fixtures. The goal of this program is to replace the aging equipment that has exceeded its service life, many by 20-30 years. Due to the age of the equipment, the AF is challenged due to parts obsolescence. This is causing trailers in the field to be cannibalized to garner replacement parts to support the aircraft mission. This is quickly becoming an unsustainable activity to maintain fleet readiness. Aircraft Maintenance Test (AMT)(SEV) The AMT program acquires equipment that provides the capability for flight line personnel to test, analyze, troubleshoot and repair aircraft sub-systems. This capability is critical for aircraft maintainers to maintain readiness of the USAF aircraft fleet. Equipment under this program includes avionics, electrical and mechanical testers as well as boresights and optical equipment. Items in this portfolio are used on all USAF aircraft across all Major Commands at both home station and deployed locations. Legacy systems are aging and facing obsolescence issues and rising repair costs. Flight Line Maintenance Stands (SEV) The Flight Line Maintenance Stands program is responsible for procurement of stands utilized by aircraft technicians to work safely at various heights while performing maintenance and inspections on multiple aircraft weapon systems. This program consists of 173 different National Stock Numbers. The goal of the program is to modernize the 40+ year old legacy stand designs, which are no longer supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturers. Currently, the legacy stands do not meet OSHAs and Air Force Safety Office recently imposed standards. Procurement of the new safety compliant stands will provide critical fall protection for flight line and hanger maintenance operations which reduces maintenance costs and increases safety for our airmen. Flight Line Generators (SEV) The Flight Line Generator program supports the procurement of modernized equipment providing ground power capability to support the launch and maintenance of all aircraft platforms within the USAF inventory. The program currently consists of 34 different National Stock Numbers. The primary goal of this program is to re-capitalize the aging generator fleet. The large generator sets provide necessary electrical power to support the USAFs Low Density /High Demand fleet; E-3, E-4B, E-8, EC-130, and RC-135 aircraft. The small generator sets provide the necessary power to support the rest of the USAF aircraft fleet. As a whole, 70% of the legacy generators on the flight line have exceeded the 20-year service life by an average of eight years. These systems are rapidly becoming unsupportable due to growing costs, age and parts obsolescence, increasing the risk to mission readiness across the various aircraft platforms. Additionally, depot repair of legacy generators have become uneconomical as these costs are now up to triple the procurement cost of a newer, more universally compatible power unit. The goal of this program is to replace antiquated and exhausted generator sets and reduce the number of models in the field to decrease overall USAF footprint, and also has other benefits as newer generators up to 70% less fuel than current turbine generators in use. This will be accomplished with replacement power units and multi-function/multi-capable type units which will both reduce USAF mobility footprint, and enable a more agile combat employment of the forces. This program is partnering with the Flightline Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning program to acquire the Mutli-Capable Power and Air ACE Unit to support PACAF. Flight Line Compressors (SEV) The Flight Line Compressor program provides dry, compressed air for power tools, aircraft engine start and servicing. The program consists of 275 different National Stock Numbers. Without the availability of mobile compressors, maintenance times increase due to required manual operation of hand tools. The high pressure compressors also are the only units capable of providing the required air to operate the F-16 missile rail system and 20mm ammunition loading systems. This program replaces numerous legacy systems reducing operational costs and improving maintenance capability. Newer systems provide higher performance /efficiency with increased air volume needed for advanced aircraft (F-22, F-35, and KC-46). A new workload recently added to this portfolio is pneumatic lifting bags. These bags are crash damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR) devices used to lift damaged or crippled aircraft where it is impractical or impossible to use standard aircraft jacks. There are currently 26 bases with less than 50% asset availability that may not be able to effectively clear their active runway in the event of a crashed aircraft. Secondary Power(SEV) The Secondary Power program provides multiple pieces of electrical equipment including, but not limited to, load banks, frequency converters, power supplies, distribution boxes, and lighting equipment which support aircraft both on the flight line and back shop operations. It provides external ground power and illumination for every USAF aircraft. The program consists of 134 different National Stock Numbers used in direct support of testing /repair of aircraft avionics and communication equipment. Without this capability, field repair of aircraft line repairable units is impossible, increasing the supply chain and repair costs. Two of the larger projects within the program are the 100kW load bank and four-wheel light cart. The load bank is a portable, trailer-mounted, four-wheel chassis designed to test /troubleshoot loads on small flight line generators at multiple voltages. The four-wheel light cart is a self-contained, mobile power generating light source used for essential lighting on the flight line. Cryogenic Systems(SEV) The Cryogenic Systems program provides the capability for aircraft maintenance personnel to service critical aircraft life support systems using oxygen and nitrogen servicing equipment. This program consist of 79 different National Stock Numbers. The newest acquisition in this program, the High Purity Self Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart, meets fifth generation requirements and reduces the logistics footprint of legacy systems and is in high demand by the warfighter. The goal of this program is to replace legacy systems that have exceeded the 20-year service life and units exhausted from high ops tempo, experiencing increased maintenance downtime and sustainment costs. Miscellaneous Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE)(SEV) The Miscellaneous AGE program consists of aircraft handling equipment along with multiple pieces of flight line support equipment and aircraft maintenance equipment. The program contains over 3,000 different National Stock Numbers supporting all USAF aircraft. The Miscellaneous AGE portfolio includes, but is not limited to aircraft jacks, aircraft towbars, aircraft slings, hoists, various aircraft fixtures, aircraft ladders, ground handling equipment, and bearings. Two of the primary projects within this program are the Hydraulic Pumping Unit (HPU) and the Multi-Aircraft Canopy Crane. HPU is a four-wheel mounted, diesel and electric driven unit capable of operating multiple jacks simultaneously on the KC-135, C-130, C-17, C-5, E-3, E-8 and B-52 aircraft. This new dual powered unit replaces legacy models experiencing obsolescence and reaching its life expectancy. The Multi-Aircraft Canopy Crane has a lifting capability of 1,500 lbs and is utilized by F-15, F16, F-22, F-35, U2, HH60, T-38 and B-52 aircraft. It is used to remove /install various aircraft components such as canopy ejection seats, ammunition drums and vertical stabilizers. The legacy crane is also much larger, requiring a bigger logistics footprint for deployments and is also experiencing maintenance and parts availability issues. Versatile Digital Automatic Test Station (VDATS) (ATS) Versatile Digital Automatic Test Station (VDATS) is a tester that is used for maintenance and testing of advanced avionics components that supports multiple aircraft platforms and systems. Initially, VDATS was developed to reduce Automatic Test Systems (ATS) proliferation by standardizing depot avionics test stations. VDATS is the standard for avionics test and repair at the base and above levels. VDATS has flexible hardware and software architectures that are fully expandable and tailorable. C-5 Common Support Equipment required for the C-5 Pylon Wing Interface (PWI) repair. Equipment needed due to the requirements of removing the engines, pylons, and zero-loading the wing structures. The support equipment will include items such as aircraft Jacks, Jack Pads, Adaptors, Dollies and Slings. This equipment provides the capability to conduct repairs concurrently on up to 3x aircraft. It increases storage of Engines, Pylons, Cowlings to 4 Shipsets and provides the capability to zero-load the wing structures. Program Element 0401119F. The ATS described in this document were evaluated /approved by the Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Division Chief and are in line with the USAF ATS objective. The ATS program office is focused on reducing weapon system-unique ATS through replacement with a Common Versatile ATS tester that can perform similar testing across multiple weapon system platforms. The ATS Division ensures collaborative requirements planning for new ATS to reduce proliferation of new weapon system-unique ATS. FY25 funds will be utilized for the ATS portfolio, which consists of approximately 8,000 individually configured pieces of test equipment. The ATS program office is responsible for the modernization, procurement, sustainment, and recapitalization of this equipment. Included in this portfolio are 8 nuclear certified testers. They are Bomber Armament Tester (BAT), B-52 Multi-Use Systems Tester Armament Next Generation (MUSTANG),Cruise Missile Automatic Test Systems (CM-ATS),B-2 Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT), F-16 Stores System Tester (SST), F-15 Armament Testers (T-198 & T-199), F-16 Armament Circuits Preload Test Set (ACPTS). Requirement for cyber security: Increased emphasis and new direction regarding cyber security of off-network information systems (platform information technology, PIT) is driving the requirement to perform certification and accreditation (C&A) of new and legacy Automatic Test Systems (ATS) in order to obtain an authority-to-operate (ATO) for the system. The requirement to perform C&A on PIT involves an analysis of system architecture and a subsequent risk-based assessment of vulnerabilities. A mitigation plan for identified vulnerabilities is developed resulting in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) Funds will be used to procure and re-capitalize the ATS Product Group which consists of: Armament and Stores ATS Avionics Electronic Warfare ATS Software Loader /Verifier and Built-in-Test ATS Radar and Identification Friend or Foe ATS Specialized ATS ATS Innovation Digital Transformation to include proven commercial and /or Government off-the-shelf ATS to replace legacy and obsolete systems to ensure persistent logistics and enable agile combat employment. This is an engineering intensive activity. This requirement (or modification) supports performance of a full financial audit as required by title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 9A, Sec 240-D. Funding may be used to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues. In accordance with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181), this item is necessary for use by the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities. Program elements associated with this P-1 Line are: 0202834F, 0502834F, 0502844F, 0701212F, and 0401119F.
Justification
Justification — Aircraft Replacement Support Equip
The Aircraft Replacement Support Equipment program requires funding to procure replacement organizational and intermediate level support equipment for in and out-of-production aircraft. Common support equipment (used on more than one weapon system) directly supports aircraft maintenance, servicing, and sortie generation requirements. Replacing support equipment ensures continuation of serviceable, supportable equipment over the life of a weapon system and directly contributes to aircraft availability and mission readiness. Items requiring replacement typically range in age from 10 to 35 years old. As a result, this equipment suffers frequent failures, becomes uneconomical to repair, and requires spare parts that are no longer available. Many items have become technologically obsolete or must be replaced due to environmental operating constraints. Items of equipment budgeted within this program include (but are not limited to): avionics test stations, miscellaneous aerospace ground equipment, aircraft handling equipment, aircraft maintenance stands, flight line compressors, air conditioners and heaters, aerial stores lift trucks (jammers) and weapon loading adapters, ammunition loaders and munitions assembly conveyors, cryogenic equipment, small and large munitions trailers, flight line generators and secondary power systems, electronic test sets, propulsion support equipment, calibration, optical and ancillary testers, automatic test systems and multi-function /multi-capability equipment where it is suitable for the mission. These items support all Aircraft and numerous Air Force weapon systems. Failure to procure these items will negatively affect mission capable rates, increase maintenance costs, and impair USAF Aircraft generation timelines.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $204.6M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $162.8M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Disc. Request | $156.8M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Total | $156.8M |
Exhibit P-1R
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $52.5M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $85.6M |
| Aircraft Procurement, Air Force | F | FY 2026 request | $8.39M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $76.9M | $204.6M | $162.8M | $156.8M | $156.8M |
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Awards
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Lobbying Mentions
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