Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Adv Dev

Mission — Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Adv Dev source

This Program Element (PE) supports advanced component development and prototypes of new and improved technologies for combat support and combat service support equipment essential to sustaining combat operations. Advancements in bridging, armored engineer vehicles to include development of a robotic capability Remote Control System for the Assault Breacher Vehicle, electric power generators, material-handling, environmental control, shelter systems, cargo aerial delivery, field service systems, mortuary affairs equipment and petroleum equipment are necessary to improve safety and increase the tactical mobility, operational capability, lethality and survivability on the digital battlefield and to provide for greater sustainment while reducing the logistics support burden. Army Watercraft funding supports initiatives to enhance the seaworthiness, safety, survivability, supportability, energy efficiency, environmental, bulk fuel, water generation, regulatory compliance and reliability of existing systems. FY 2026 Base dollars in the amount of $9.942 million supports Assault Breacher Vehicle Remote Control System (ABV RCS) which adds remote control capability to the ABV, allowing Soldiers to conduct minefield breaching operations remotely, removing Soldiers from the breach where 50% casualty rates are expected. FY 2026 Base dollars support engineering and logistics development, developmental testing and program support. FY 2026 RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.716 million supports modernization of the current Army Watercraft fleet by investigating technology insertions, including, but not limited to: force protection, prognostics & preventative maintenance, vessel electronics, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of operational requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. All Army Watercraft modernization efforts will incorporate Predictive Logistics which includes digital updates across commercial solutions which will improve readiness, predictive maintenance, unplanned emergency repairs. FY 2026 RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.777 million supports technology maturation efforts for advanced power technology (i.e, energy storage and power conversion) through Universal Power Gateway (UPG) development. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.2 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative." The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.067 million for civilian personnel to optimize the workforce in compliance with Executive Order 14210, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative."

Mission — Marine Orien Log Eq Ad source

This project supports current Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) that provide the Combatant, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) Commanders with an organic waterborne lift capability to enable Dynamic Force Repositioning (DFR) in support of unified land operations. AWS provides the waterborne transportation capability to deliver combat-configured equipment with personnel, vehicles and sustainment cargo (Bulk Water and Fuel), through fixed, degraded and austere ports, inland waterways, remote and unimproved beaches and coastlines for missions across the spectrum of military operations. AWS bridges the gap between strategic sealift and sustains lethality in littoral areas or where mature ports and road networks are unavailable. Watercrafts are a key enabler to Army and Joint force in support of Title 10 and DODD missions of providing logistics to joint operations and campaigns, including DODD missions of providing logistics to joint operations and campaigns, including joint logistics over-the-shore and intra-theater transport of time sensitive, mission-critical personnel and equipment, and in support of amphibious and riverine operations (DODD 5100.01). This Army Watercraft funding supports initiatives to enhance the seaworthiness, safety, and survivability while increasing the lethality, tactical mobility, and operational capability of the Army Mariner to preserve the Combatant Commanders requirement of "freedom of seas" access in all areas of the world particularly the littorals, to support maneuver operations in all Areas of Responsibility. All modification and services efforts are critical enablers for the success Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy (AWSTS) and continued fulfillment of the AWS Title 10 mission. Funded engineering efforts will address critical gaps in these areas for the current AWS for regaining capability, while at the same time researching, developing and testing emergent technologies. To support future acquisitions and future fleet planning, funding efforts will include conducting trade studies, Business Case Analyses to inform the requirement development process, and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA). The funding enables Army's compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act of 1996 and 502(6) of the Clean Water Act and compliance with Environmental protection Agency (EPA) emission standards. FY 2026 RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.716 million supports modernization of the current Army Watercraft fleet by investigating technology insertions, including, but not limited to: force protection, prognostics & preventative maintenance, vessel electronics, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of operational requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. All Army Watercraft modernization efforts will incorporate Predictive Logistics which includes digital updates across commercial solutions which will improve readiness, predictive maintenance, unplanned emergency repairs.

Mission — Armored Engineer Vehicles source

This project supports the prototype development, test and evaluation of a robotic capability Remote Control System (RCS) for the Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV), to include prototype fabrication, developmental testing and logistics development / user test events. Funding supports modernization of Army Bridging and Armored Engineer Vehicle fleets by investigating technology insertions including, but not limited to condition-based maintenance, increased military load capacities, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes and testing to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. FY 2026 Base dollars in the amount of $9.942 million supports Assault Breacher Vehicle Remote Control System (ABV RCS) which adds remote control capability to the ABV, allowing Soldiers to conduct minefield breaching operations remotely, removing Soldiers from the breach where 50% casualty rates are expected. FY 2026 Base dollars support engineering and logistics development, developmental testing and program support.

Mission — Adv Elec Energy Con Ad source

As the DoD's Lead Standardization Activity for Tactical Electric Power (TEP), Project Manager Expeditionary Energy & Sustainment Systems (PM E2S2) matures and integrates technology that will improve the next generation of standard tactical power sources in support of all Services. It supports technical maturation of TEP systems that will extend Army operational mission reach and duration in support of the Army Operating Concept and Multi-Domain Battle. Funding supports modernization of the current Tactical Electric Power capability with technology insertions including, but not limited to advanced power technology capabilities through the Universal Power Gateway (UPG) system, light-weight power solutions, vehicle/tactical microgrid interoperability and Tactical Microgrid Standard (TMS). Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment an operational energy concepts. This project is a Congressional Interest Item. Congressionally provided funds will support analysis and planning for potential transition to the Army of the mobile micro-reactor prototype and capability. FY26 RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.777 million supports Advanced Power Technology for the Universal Power Gateway (UPG) requirement.

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