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Combat Air Intelligence System Activities
Budget figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USAspending reports awards on a rolling basis, and this corpus runs through 2026-09-04. why partial FY2026 data? →
Budget trajectory
| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY24 | $75.9M |
| FY25 | $25.0M |
| FY26 | $33.6M |
All series figures: R-1 TOA · PB2026
Decade view
P-1/R-1 workbook TOA basis, shown compact in $B/$M (the workbook records USD thousands); each figure cites its own President's Budget edition
The vertical scale does not start at zero: the baseline sits just below this program’s smallest year, so a low point on this line is not a small amount. Read the shape for direction and the grid below for the figures.
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY15 | FY16 | FY17 | FY18 | FY19 | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $7.29M | $6.79M | $15.5M | $15.8M | $10.3M | $13.5M | $16.5M | $17.9M | $36.7M | $75.9M | ||
| Enacted | $6.79M | $10.9M | $13.4M | $10.3M | $13.7M | $16.5M | $17.9M | $37.5M | $72.0M | $25.0M | ||
| Request | $10.9M | $13.4M | $10.3M | $13.7M | $16.6M | $21.9M | $23.5M | $72.0M | $65.4M | $33.6M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2023 book requested $23.5M for FY2023; the PB2025 book reported $36.7M as actual total obligation authority — $13.2M above the request. 36.7 − 23.5 = 13.2 USD millions — the compact figures above are rounded for reading.
Program lineage
0207431F — Combat Air Intelligence System ActivitiesSuccessors (funding flowed out)
- realigned to · per FY2026 J-book
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“New Program Element FY25 Congressional technical adjustment transferred 18.733M from CAIS PE 0207431F in RDT&E for FY25.”
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Description
Mission — Combat Air Intelligence System Activities
The mission of Combat Air Intelligence Systems (CAIS) is to process, analyze, and disseminate intelligence for air component and unit operations worldwide by providing key intelligence infrastructure and production capabilities for the supported and supporting forces with true backbone type of intelligence support for air operations and air support to joint operations. CAIS is focused on providing the intelligence infrastructure and funding to Air Force Major Commands, Intelligence, Cyber and Space Squadrons, Field Operating Agencies, and subordinate units. Modernizations are required for the CAIS enterprise capabilities, inside and outside AOCs to keep pace with evolving Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) components, integrated Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) components, Department of Defense (DoD) directives, and changes in the underlying Information Technology (IT) environment, as well as to deliver effective operational capabilities for the user. In Summer of FY20, the decision was made to transition from Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA), Sec 804 Rapid Prototyping/Fielding to the new NDAA FY20 - Software Acquisition Pathway, which is the preferred path for acquisition and development of software-intensive systems. In October 2021, Kessel Run Air Domain was authorized by the Service Acquisition Executive to enter the Software Acquisition Pathway in the Execution Phase. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver Targeting and Geospatial Intelligence weapon system capability. The use of such program's funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In PY 58.706M (FY2024) was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in CY (FY2025) 48.512M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. Kessel Run is part of the overarching 27431F portfolio. Additional CAIS funding associated with BA04 PE 24731F BPAC 640141. The Air Force requested to Congress a transfer of the remaining FY25 funds (18.733M) to its actual PE AF ISR DI (33010F). This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Mission — TARGETING ENTERPRISE RESEARCH
Provides support to personnel utilizing Target Development, Planning, and Execution applications; Unit Level Intelligence; Tactical Intelligence Applications; shorten the kill chain through automation and direct support to national, combatant command, and Air Force intelligence missions. Funds enhanced dynamic F2T2EA sensor-to-shooter intel and advanced training on cloud-based apps to shorten LRKC with automated and AI-enabled Sensing Grid/targeting tools and applications. Analyzes, visualizes, and shares National, Tactical, and open source Intel to close the capability gap against adversary's truncated kill chains. IC-ITE - IC-ITE mission is enabling greater integration, information sharing, and safeguarding with the Intelligence Community (IC) by adopting IC standards, data, and technology frameworks, and using systems of common concerns for unmatched decision advantage. This program element may include necessary emergent or unanticipated civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver Targeting Intelligence for emergent or unanticipated weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, or 0605898F. In FY 2024, 1.511M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY 2025, 1.750M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element."
Mission — GEO Info & Serv Software
Provides support to personnel using Geospatial resources utilized in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) databasing applications, technology exploration and refresh initiatives, geospatial imagery data management and dissemination architecture, geospatial information and services modernization, and enablers for intel and targeting capabilities. Provides support to the MAJCOMs to ensure requisite and available target intelligence and GEOINT tools for information directly available to warfighters. The GEOINT information and service software program funds the Air Force Enhanced Geospatial Product Library (EGPL) which is currently fielded to all combatant command air components and subordinate units supporting global air operations. The EGPL provides digital GEOINT data to support mission planning, targeting & intelligence in support of mission objectives. The Enhanced Geospatial Product Library (EGPL) is world-wide distributed United States Air Force (USAF) repository for geospatial products from the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and other government sources. Its purpose is to provide the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) information needed by the Air Force (AF) and other DoD command and control systems. EGPL is on premise, continuously updated, NGA Foundational GEOINT data seamlessly accessible via shared drive or browser. Funds enhanced dynamic F2T2EA sensor-to-shooter intel and advanced training on cloud-based apps to shorten LRKC with automated and AI-enabled Sensing Grid/targeting tools and applications. Analyzes, visualizes, and shares National, Tactical, and open source Intel to close the capability gap against adversary's truncated kill chains.
Justification
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (8)
NASIC Capability Analysis
Provides funds for the enhancement of existing weapon systems in direct support of countering Stratospheric platforms, to include High Altitude Balloons. NASIC will expand analysis and exploitation related to the technical characteristics, signatures, employment, vulnerabilities, performance, and proliferation of current and future unmanned airborne ISR platforms and their associated subsystems and support equipment.
ACC Joint Targeting Intelligence Modernization/Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT)
JTIM provides funding for the development of Joint Targeting Toolbox-Capabilities Package (JTT-CP) and WARPATH tools. JTT is the current capability providing the joint targeting community Intermediate Target Development (ITD), Advanced Target Development (ATD), Target List Management (TLM), and Target Folder Development capabilities. It also supports premise installation on coalition networks and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The JTT program provides the current (legacy) functions until the integrated JTIM capabilities are fielded. Target List Management and Enterprise Workflow were shifted from the JTT program to WARPATH to keep pace with the JTIM Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Funding for WARPATH comes from the original JTT budget, which is managed at ACC. Full funding will allow both programs to field capabilities in FY25, then in FY26 they will merge into one enterprise program providing capabilities to the Joint Targeting Community.
ACC Kill Chain Automation
Conducts limited early R&D for tools and workflow, initial cloud and data structure architecture, initial implementation of Sensor-to-shooter concept to accelerate kill chain for at scale dynamic execution, TTP development for targeting in an agile combat environment in the "lead wing concept", and enhanced target mensuration development to improve speed and capacity for target location. Funds dynamic F2T2EA S2S intelligence and advanced training on cloud-based application to shorten LRKC with automated/AI-enabled sensing-grid and targeting/applications. Analyzes, visualizes, and shares national, tactical, and open source intelligence to close the capability gap against adversary's truncated kill-chains.
ACC IC-ITE funding
IC-ITE provides funding for expert contract support in the development and delivery of critical data capabilities that enable seamless interoperability across operational units. Leads the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to support mission effectiveness. It drives the creation and integration of new processes in Data engineering, Ontologies, Semantics, Taxonomies, and Data Architecture to support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). These efforts ensure data interoperability across key mission domains—Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Command and Control (C2); and Fires—as well as with joint and allied DoD mission partners. It also spearheads the establishment of a robust Data Governance framework to treat data as a vital enterprise asset. This includes delivering agile Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence (AAA) capabilities to airmen, particularly those underserved by traditional System Program Offices (SPOs), in alignment with ACC's warfighting and mission-enabling priorities.
Kessel Run Targeting Research, Modernization, and SoftWare Pathways
Conduct Targeting Enterprise research and advancement for projects such as Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT) [In both the Global Command and Control System Joint (GCCS-J) and Stand-alone configurations-JTT-Capability Package (JTT-CP) and JTT codebase re-architecture] and the Unit Level Intelligence (ULI) systems Toolbox for Intelligence Targeting Analysis (TITAN) and Targeting Application Workstation (TAW).) This budget item also funds emerging targeting capabilities such as Target System Analysis and Targeting Enterprise software application modernization efforts. Provides support to personnel using Geospatial resources utilized in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) databasing applications, technology exploration and refresh initiatives, geospatial imagery data management and dissemination architecture, geospatial information and services modernization, and enablers for intel and targeting capabilities. Provides support to the MAJCOMs to ensure requisite and available target intelligence and GEOINT tools for information directly available to warfighters.
AF ISR Digital Infrastructure (DI)
SCI Cloud services -Leveraging IC-governed commercial cloud enterprise capability, provides a common and robust foundation for agile ISR and C2 operations requiring SCI data, across the globe. Invests in engineering, security and architectural expertise to provide a fully managed, redundant and secure development, security and operations environment to rapidly develop and deploy mis-sion applications. Provides identity access management, security and secure commercial cloud services, as well as customer service and support to tenants, who fund their use.
ACC Kill Chain Automation
Conducts limited early R&D for tools and workflow, initial cloud and data structure architecture, initial implementation of Sensor-to-shooter concept to accelerate kill chain for at scale dynamic execution, TTP development for targeting in an agile combat environment in the "lead wing concept", and enhanced target mensuration development to improve speed and capacity for target location. Funds dynamic F2T2EA S2S intelligence and advanced training on cloud-based application to shorten LRKC with automated/AI-enabled sensing-grid and targeting/applications. Analyzes, visualizes, and shares national, tactical, and open source intelligence to close the capability gap against adversary's truncated kill-chains.
Kessel Run Enhanced Geospatial Product Library (EGPL)
Provide continuing support for EGPL software and storage to meet future and evolving IT and GEOINT standards and support.
Budget line items(workbook-cited)
P-1/R-1 workbook Total Obligation Authority basis (USD thousands) · PB2026.
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $75.9M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $25.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force | F | FY25 Total | $25.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force | F | FY26 Disc. Request | $33.6M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force | F | FY26 Total | $33.6M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
J-book detail basis (R-2/P-40, USD millions) · PB2026 — a different accounting basis from the P-1/R-1 workbook TOA above; where the two disagree, the reconciliation strip under Budget figures shows both.
Wider than this screen — swipe the table sideways for the remaining fiscal-year columns.
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $0 | $75.9M | $25.0M | $33.6M | $33.6M |
| 675307: TARGETING ENTERPRISE RESEARCH | $0 | $40.0M | $24.2M | $32.7M | $32.7M |
| 675309: GEO Info & Serv Software | $0 | $35.9M | $844.0K | $862.0K | $862.0K |
Follow the dollar
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 312 of 1,938 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
No awards are linked to this program element at high or medium confidence — the budget→award crosswalk only asserts links it can defend, and this line has none yet.
Lobbying mentions
No Senate LDA lobbying filing in the tracked data mentions this program element by code or alias.
Oversight
Department-level designation (not specific to this program)
GAO lists 5 high-risk areas for DOD as a whole. That designation covers the department, not Combat Air Intelligence System Activities. No program-specific GAO finding for this line is in the ingested data. See the DOD oversight record.
Program dossier
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1,938 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →
Primary sources
Open any budget figure for its exact receipt. Verified line items lead with the highlighted government PDF; original spreadsheets download with their budget edition and exhibit in the filename.
Budget totals · TOA sources
FY2026 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J696
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2026_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2017 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J602
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2017_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2018 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J684
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2018_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2019 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J707
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2019_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2020 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J705
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2020_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2021 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J727
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2021_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2022 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J693
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2022_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2023 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J665
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2023_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2024 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J657
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2024_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2025 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J677
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2025_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
Detailed budget justification
The related TOA spreadsheets above use a different accounting basis from R-2/P-40 detail. Their amounts are not assumed to match these detailed sources.
FY2026 Air Force Research and Development Test and Evaluation, Vol. I · www.saffm.hq.af.mil
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