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Joint Hypersonic Technology Development &Transition
Budget Figures
- FY24
- $53.1M
- FY25
- $56.9M
- FY26
- $651.0M
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 →
Program dossier
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What it is
- The Joint Hypersonic Technology Development & Transition program (budget line 0603183D8Z) is run by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and is dedicated to hypersonic technology development and transition through the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO).
- The JHTO, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)), was created to establish a university consortium for hypersonics research; support workforce development; expedite testing, evaluation, and acquisition of hypersonic technologies; ensure prototyping demonstration programs integrate advanced technologies; develop strategies, roadmaps, and technology protection measures; and implement a strategy for enhancing the current and future hypersonics workforce.
- The program uses a jointly-developed Hypersonics Science and Technology (S&T) Roadmap to guide internal investments and inform external hypersonics S&T investments, covering capabilities in offensive strike, defense against hypersonics, and reusable hypersonic systems.
- The JHTO established the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH) and solicits research projects — typically 1 to 3 years in duration — across materials, propulsion, navigation, guidance, control, modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, ground testing, algorithms, and planning, and funds summer research internships for undergraduate and graduate students.
- The program funds propulsion S&T projects aimed at closing gaps in hypersonic cruise missiles and enhancing range or payload capacity of boost-glide systems, including solid rocket motor components, Dual-Mode Ramjet/Scramjet propulsion, axial thruster actuators, and improved endothermic fuels.
- The program also funds materials, structures and manufacturing (MSM) S&T work to develop high-temperature materials for hypersonic applications, including alternative ceramic matrix composites, multi-phase monolithic ceramic dielectric materials, and leading edge coatings.
Why it matters
- The program's funding is set to rise dramatically: FY2026 total funding is requested at $650,998 thousand (about $651 million), compared with $56,941 thousand in FY2025 — an increase of $594,057 thousand.
- That jump represents a roughly 1,043% year-over-year change from FY2025 to FY2026.
- In FY2024 the program recorded actual spending of $53,148 thousand (about $53 million).
- The bulk of the FY2026 increase comes from a reconciliation request of $600,000 thousand, on top of a discretionary request of $50,998 thousand.
- The discretionary FY2026 request stands at $50,998 thousand, roughly in line with prior-year funding levels before the reconciliation add.
- A Fiscal Receipts feed event flagged the program as increasing 1,043% from FY25 to FY26, marking it as a notable year-over-year budget swing.
Key players
- The program is administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), with funding drawn from the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide account.
- A JHTO Systems Engineering Field Activity is hosted at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) to support systems engineering and integration for hypersonics development and technology transition.
- Lobbying filings by Lockheed Martin Corporation referenced hypersonic-related issues in connection with the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (S 2572/HR 4016).
- Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. reported lobbying on issues pertaining to hypersonic technologies tied to National Defense Authorization Act and Defense Appropriations legislation.
- Venus Aerospace reported lobbying on hypersonic funding and programs in House and Senate versions of the FY2024 Defense Appropriations Act.
- Venus Aerospace also reported lobbying on hypersonic issues in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3038) and the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act.
- Firehawk Aerospace reported lobbying on issues related to additive manufacturing for next-generation rocket propellant technologies in FY26 Defense Appropriations.
- Honeywell International Inc. reported lobbying that referenced hypersonic issues in connection with Defense Appropriations and National Defense Authorization legislation.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY24 Actuals | $53.1M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY25 Enacted | $56.9M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY25 Total | $56.9M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY26 Disc. Request | $51.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY26 Reconciliation | $600.0M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY26 Total | $651.0M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 066: Joint Hypersonic Transition Office (JHTO) | $65.7M | $53.1M | $56.9M | $51.0M | $51.0M |
| Program Element | $65.7M | $53.1M | $56.9M | $51.0M | $51.0M |
Program Narratives
Mission— Joint Hypersonic Transition Office (JHTO)
This program supports the Department's initiatives to Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantage and Build a Resilient Joint Force and Defense Ecosystem. The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)), was created to establish a university consortium for hypersonics research; support workforce development; expedite testing, evaluation, and acquisition of hypersonic technologies to meet the stated needs of the warfighter; ensure that prototyping demonstration programs on hypersonic systems integrate advanced technologies to speed the maturation and deployment of future hypersonic systems; develop strategies, roadmaps, and technology protection measures for hypersonics to enable the transition of such technologies to future operational capabilities for the warfighter; and develop and implement a strategy for enhancing the current and future hypersonics workforce.
Mission— Joint Hypersonic Technology Development & Transition
This program supports the Department's initiatives to Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantage, and Build a Resilient Joint Force and Defense Ecosystem. The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)), was created to establish a university consortium for hypersonics research; support workforce development; expedite testing, evaluation, and acquisition of hypersonic technologies to meet the stated needs of the warfighter; ensure that prototyping demonstration programs on hypersonic systems integrate advanced technologies to speed the maturation and deployment of future hypersonic systems; develop strategies, roadmaps, and technology protection measures for hypersonics to enable the transition of such technologies to future operational capabilities for the warfighter; and develop and implement a strategy for enhancing the current and future hypersonics workforce.
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (10)
Science & Technology Acceleration Projects
The JHTO-developed Hypersonics S&T Roadmap guides JHTO-internal investments and informs external hypersonics S&T investments. Internal investments include science and technology projects to improve capabilities of both offensive strike, defense against hypersonics and reusable hypersonic systems. Capability themes across the three operational systems include piloting to the target, range and maneuverability increases through novel aerodynamics and propulsion, increased effectiveness of hypersonic systems, and improvements to mission planning and implementation of hypersonic weapons. These projects focus on technological gaps critical to the technological realization, manufacture, and cost-effectiveness of systems in development. These projects have strong transition potential and may include direct insertion, risk reduction technologies, or informing future requirements.
Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) Systems Engineering Field Activity at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Supports systems engineering and integration for hypersonics development to generate efficiencies and facilitate technology transition. Support will include coordinating with systems engineering teams across the Services and programs; negotiating more modular Government Reference Architectures to support individual programs; define and execute system on-ramping plans, and guide accelerated development plans. Additionally, the activity will represent the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) as a technical execution area co-lead for workforce development.
Aerodynamics and Aerothermodynamics Science and Technology (S&T) Development
In alignment with the jointly-developed Hypersonics S&T Roadmap, the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) funds aerodynamics and aerothermal S&T projects to enhance aero optics modeling and simulation testing. This project seeks to increase the fidelity of infrared aero optics modeling and simulation data while driving down man-hours through creation/validation of a more useful and collaborative collection format. Additional details are sensitive and/or classified.
University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH)
The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) established the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics and solicits research projects through the Consortium that address hypersonic priorities and challenges that were identified by the hypersonics community. The JHTO Science and Technology (S&T) team prepares multiple topics for solicitation each year across materials, propulsion, navigation, guidance, control, modeling & simulation, aerodynamics, ground testing, algorithms, and planning. These research projects are typically 1-3 years in duration. The UCAH hosts Consortium Industry Days, Project Industry Days, and participates in career/internship fairs to cross-level information and enhance workforce development. The JHTO leverages the Consortium to fund summer research internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are focusing on key hypersonic development areas.
Navigation, Guidance and Controls (NGC) Science and Technology (S&T) Development
In alignment with the jointly developed Hypersonics Science and Technology (S&T) Roadmap, the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) funds NGC S&T projects to improve the operational capabilities of both offensive and defensive hypersonic systems. These projects focus on navigation in contested environments, on-vehicle trajectory generation, communications risk reduction, guidance electronics, and conformal antenna development. Additional details regarding these projects are sensitive and/or classified and can be provided upon request.
Ordnance Science and Technology (S&T) Development
In alignment with the jointly-developed Hypersonics S&T Roadmap, the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) funds ordnance S&T projects to better understand hypersonic ordnance effects and improve those effects across a broad range of target sets. Projects will develop and demonstrate a survivable fuze system designed to function under extreme hypersonic terminal conditions, model shock loads associated with a multi-mission warhead, and conduct high-fidelity modeling to analyze and optimize the effects of hypersonic munitions. Additional details regarding these projects are sensitive and/or classified.
Systems Engineering, Design and Analysis (SEDA) Science and Technology (S&T) Development
In alignment with the Hypersonics S&T Roadmap continue to improve the modeling and prediction of hypersonic vehicle plumes, wakes, and signatures in addition to providing performance baselines for offensive and defensive systems. Additional details regarding SEDA projects are sensitive and/or classified.
Propulsion Science and Technology (S&T) Development
In alignment with the jointly-developed Hypersonics S&T Roadmap, the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) funds propulsion S&T projects designed to enhance propulsion capabilities for both offensive and defensive hypersonic systems. These efforts will close critical gaps in the development of hypersonic cruise missiles and enhance range and/or payload capacity of boost-glide systems. Focus areas for these projects include solid rocket motor component technologies, expanding the operating envelope of Dual-Mode Ramjet/Scramjet propulsion systems, developing new actuator technologies for axial thrusters, and establishing a proof-of-principle for an improved endothermic fuel for hypersonic applications. Additional details regarding these projects are sensitive and/or classified and can be provided upon request.
Materials, Structures and Manufacturing (MSM) Science and Technology (S&T) Development
In alignment with the jointly-developed Hypersonics S&T Roadmap, the Joint Hypersonic Transition Office (JHTO) funds MSM S&T projects essential to develop new high-temperature materials for hypersonic applications and to design more efficient and effective manufacturing methods for hypersonic structural components. Specific projects seek to characterize alternative ceramic matrix composites for hypersonics, improve the ability to produce multi-phase monolithic ceramic dielectric materials, test and characterize the performance of leading edge coatings, and improve manufacturing processes to build cruiser fins. Additional details regarding these projects are sensitive and/or classified and can be provided upon request.
Workforce Development Projects
The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) will invest in undergraduate and graduate internships directly working with ongoing hypersonic research at national labs, service academies, and universities. JHTO will create opportunities to connect with mid-career and executive, such as training and veteran career opportunities, technician and community college partnerships, and hypersonics-specific STEM outreach.
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 326 programs). why →
Lobbying Mentions
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S 2572/HR 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 including issues related to tactical aircraft, hypersoni
S 2572/HR 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 including issues related to tactical fixed wing aviation
S 2572/HR 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 including issues related to space, missile defense, clas
Issues pertaining to hypersonic technologies, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024; H.R. - Department
Issues pertaining to hypersonic technologies, Open RAN (ORAN), Spectrum Policy, National Defense Authorization Act for F
Issues pertaining to hypersonic technologies, Open RAN (ORAN), Spectrum Policy, National Defense Authorization Act for F
Issues pertaining to hypersonic technologies, Open RAN (ORAN), Spectrum Policy, National Defense Authorization Act for F
Issues Pertaining to hypersonic technologies; NDAA for FY2024 and Defense Appropriations FY2024
Issues Pertaining to hypersonic technologies; NDAA for FY2026 and Defense Appropriations FY2026
Issues pertaining to hypersonic technologies, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026; H.R. - Department of Defens
Department of Defense Appropriations Act and National Defense Authorization Act, provisions relating to electronic warfa
Issues related to hypersonic funding and programs in the House and Senate versions of FY2024 Defense Appropriations Act
FAA Reauthorization and aviation policy NASA Authorization issues and programs related to hypersonic aviation
FAA Reauthorization and aviation policy NASA Authorization issues and programs related to hypersonic aviation THUD appro
Issues related to hypersonic funding and programs in the House and Senate versions of FY25 Defense Appropriations Act an
FAA Reauthorization and aviation policy NASA Authorization issues and programs related to hypersonic aviation
Issues related to hypersonic funding and programs in the House and Senate versions of FY25 Defense Appropriations Act an
FAA Reauthorization and aviation policy NASA Authorization issues and programs related to hypersonic aviation
Issues related to hypersonic funding and programs in the House and Senate versions of FY25 Defense Appropriations Act an
Issues related to additive manufacturing for next generation rocket propellant technologies in FY25 Defense Appropriatio
Hypersonic issues in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3038 and the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act, H.R
Issues related to additive manufacturing for next generation rocket propellant technologies in FY26 Defense Appropriatio
Issues related to additive manufacturing for next generation rocket propellant technologies in S. 2572 and H.R. 4016 FY2
Hypersonic issues in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3038 and the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act, H.R