Maneuver - Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD)

Mission — Maneuver - Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) source

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority. The FY 2026 request for M-SHORAD Increment 3 includes 152,677 thousand of discretionary and 60,120 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of 212,797 thousand. The mandatory funds each competing vendor up to the approved cost position for the engineering and delivery of developmental test missiles. Further information for this reconciliation request is provided in Section 20004 (Munitions and Supply Chain) of the Reconciliation Exhibit. The Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) capability provides air protection to the maneuvering forces by defeating, destroying, or neutralizing Rotary-Wing (RW), Fixed-Wing (FW), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Rockets, Artillery and Mortar (RAM) threats. This capability will be provided through a multi-phase, Family of Systems (FoS) approach, to include the rapidly fielded SGT STOUT (formerly known as Maneuver Short Range Air Defense - M SHORAD Inc. 1) and follow-on M-SHORAD Increments Inc. 2 and Inc. 3, as well as consideration for light and heavy platform variants. The M-SHORAD increments will develop additional capability and support Army demonstration and test initiatives to increase integrated offensive and defensive capability across warfighter functions and multiple domains. Project FI4: SGT STOUT is an Air Defense weapon system consisting of multiple ground-to-air missile launchers, sensors, and a gun integrated on a Stryker Combat Vehicle. The SGT STOUT system provides the Army improved capabilities for defense of maneuver formations and other tactical echelons from low altitude air attack and surveillance. The system is in response to an adaptive suite of airborne threat capabilities, supported by an integrated mix of surface-to-air and surface-to-surface shooters that threaten the ability of maneuver forces to conduct operations. Specifically, maneuver formations require the SGT STOUT air defense identification and defeat capabilities to counter FW, RW, and UAS threats. Project CR9: Inc. 2 will integrate a High Energy Laser (HEL) capability onto a tactical platform to provide an air defense capability to defeat RW, UAS, RAM, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) threats to the maneuvering forces and to inform transition of future enduring DE capabilities. Project CS1: Inc. 3 will provide a Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) to replace the existing Stinger missile. The new interceptor with support equipment will improve targeting capabilities to acquire targets with increased lethality and range, providing increased protection to the maneuver formations. Additionally, the NGSRI will be compatible with the existing SGT STOUT platform and will provide a Soldier Portable Capability to meet the need for dismounted Air Defense. Inc. 3 will integrate the SGT STOUT platform with the NGSRI and the new 30mm Multi-Mode Proximity Airburst (MMPA) ammunition. The FY 2026 cost of the M-SHORAD Inc. 3 Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $170.8 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission. M-SHORAD is part of the Army Transformation Initiative. The FY 2026 request for Maneuver - Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) includes $238,247 thousand of discretionary and $60,120 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $298,247 thousand. The mandatory funds each competing vendor up to the approved cost position for the engineering and delivery of developmental test missiles. Further information for this reconciliation request is provided in Section 20004 (Munitions and Supply Chain) of the Reconciliation Exhibit. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $4.239 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."

Mission — Directed Energy M-SHORAD / M-SHORAD Inc 2 source

This funding line is directly aligned to Army Signature Modernization efforts and the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority. M-SHORAD Inc 2/DE M-SHORAD Prototypes 1-4 are a 50kW class laser weapon system integrated onto a Stryker combat vehicle in support of air defense units of action. These systems will provide air defense capability to defeat Rotary Wing (RW), Groups 1-3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Rocket Artillery Mortar (RAM) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) threats to a unit of action. The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) developed the prototype system known as DE M-SHORAD. RCCTO utilized an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to complete the development of additional prototypes that will support the enduring Directed Energy (DE) campaign. As a result of enduring DE Integrated System Test, the Army will determine the best lethality and affordability across DE platforms for future acquisition activities. In addition, Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) will begin development, test and evaluation, systems engineering and program management as well as the continuation of DE enhancements (i.e. subsystem development) to support modular, palletized and maneuverable capabilities.

Mission — Maneuver - Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) source

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority. The Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) SGT STOUT systems add commensurate mobility and survivability to the maneuvering forces through protection against enemy air threats. The system consists of existing capabilities integrated onto a Stryker A1 Double-V Hull (DVH) Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV). The Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) and Mission Equipment Package (MEP) house multiple missile and gun effectors integrated onto the Stryker A1 DVH vehicle. FY 2026 funding supports development of upgrades and product improvements for SGT STOUT systems through individual material changes to address operational lessons-learned and other system performance improvements/enhancements providing capability overmatch against emerging threats.

Mission — M-SHORAD Inc 3 source

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority. The FY 2026 request for M-SHORAD Increment 3 includes 152,677 thousand of discretionary and 60,120 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of 212,797 thousand. The mandatory funds each competing vendor up to the approved cost position for the engineering and delivery of developmental test missiles. Further information for this reconciliation request is provided in Section 20004 (Munitions and Supply Chain) of the Reconciliation Exhibit. Inc. 3 will provide a Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) to replace the existing Stinger missile. The new interceptor with support equipment will improve targeting capabilities to acquire targets with increased lethality and range, providing increased protection to the maneuver formations at a reduced cost. Additionally, the NGSRI will be compatible with the existing SGT STOUT platform, formerly known as M-SHORAD Inc. 1, and will provide a Soldier Portable Capability to meet the need for dismounted Air Defense. Inc. 3 will integrate the SGT STOUT platform with the NGSRI and the new 30mm Multi-Mode Proximity Airburst (MMPA) ammunition. FY 2026 funding supports Inc. 3 prototype and development effort. The FY 2026 funding also includes Test and Evaluation, initiates the NGSRI and 30mm MMPA integration effort with the SGT STOUT platform and provides Program Management support. The FY 2026 cost of the M-SHORAD Inc. 3 Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $170.8 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission.

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