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Ship Self Defense (Detect & Control)
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
- $150.3M
- FY25
- $170.1M
- FY26
- $167.7M
● 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 | $64.7M | $145.2M | $133.5M | $160.5M | $175.1M | $170.5M | $139.0M | $139.6M | $152.2M | $150.3M | ||
| Enacted | $145.3M | $134.6M | $161.7M | $181.5M | $179.7M | $153.5M | $142.6M | $156.4M | $158.4M | $170.1M | ||
| Request | $134.6M | $161.7M | $181.5M | $193.7M | $158.6M | $149.4M | $159.4M | $158.4M | $170.1M | $167.7M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2020 book requested $193.7M for FY2020; the PB2022 book reports $170.5M actually spent — $23.3M below 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
Mission — QRCC
The QRCC project (PU 2178) implements an evolutionary acquisition of improved ship self-defense capabilities against Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs), and improved multi-warfare capabilities, for Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Class ships. SSDS MK 2 integrates a diverse set of fire control loop sensors and weapons and C4I systems for each ship class (CVN 68/78, LHA 6, LHD 1, LPD 17, and LSD 41/49). SSDS MK 2 provides combat direction, and joint interoperability via the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)-J/Link 16. System design emphasizes commonality and a single source software library that are major mechanisms for cost control and avoidances. SSDS uses a physically distributed, open system architecture computer network consisting of common hardware such as the CPS/CDS and common Computing Infrastructure. SSDS MK 2 integrates new combat system war-fighting capabilities and improvements via incremental capability packages and computing infrastructure (previously Technology Insertion) improvement deliveries. PU 2178 efforts are divided into two major functional areas: SSDS Product Development/Combat Systems Integration, and Test and Evaluation/Certification. SSDS Product Development encompasses systems engineering efforts, technology and capability insertion/integration, and cyber-security, including the development and integration of SSDS Build 10 with the required Technology Insertion TI12/12H computing and display configuration and the development and integration of SSDS Build 12 with the required TI16 computing and display configuration. SSDS Product Development will provide warfighter upgrades including implementation of common software components for System Track Management; integration of CPS and CDS; expansion of SSDS MK 2 Local Area Network (LAN) to a Combat System LAN; integration of new Combat System/C4I elements (SPY-6(V)2, SPY-6(V)3, SLQ-32(V)6 SEWIP BLK 2, starting in FY26 SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP BK 3, CEC Increment 1 and 2 (CG 2/3), starting in FY 2026 CEC Increment 2 (CG 4/5), RAM Block 2A/2B, ESSM Block 2, CIWS, and CANES); implementation of shared, inheritable CS-level cybersecurity capabilities and Total Ship Training Capability. Capabilities beyond SSDS Build 12 will transition to development by third party software developers and a Common Software construct. SSDS Build 10 is fielded on CVN 78, CVN 70/72, LHD 2, LSD 46/47, LHD 4, and LPD 22/23. To improve efficiency and reduce SW build proliferation, the SSDS design has started migrating an initial release of Build 12 with Advanced Training Domain capability to the TI-16 hardware configuration. First Certified build has deployed. SSDS Build 12 is installed on CVN 71/73/79, LHD 7, and LPD 28/29. SSDS Build 12 development will continue with additional releases to implement SSDS improvements to integrate the SPY-6 variants, ESSM Block 2, SEWIP Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Service (GPNTS) and includes system engineering, critical experiments, software development, operating environment, cyber-security software, hardware/software integration, factory qualification testing, land-based engineering testing, system/software Test, Analyze, and Fix (TAAF) effort in support of CS, logistics products and ashore training course development to be backward for all compatible Baseline 12 ships. FY 2025 and FY 2026 efforts include continuing ongoing transition to production for the next SSDS hardware configuration, establishing a Common Computing Infrastructure allowing for targeted obsolescence and computing scaling upgrades vice wholesale modernization for ships so equipped. Capability development beyond SSDS Build 12 begins to explore utilization of a Common Software construct for development activities and scales with development capacity availability. Combat System Integration under PU 2178 encompasses Combat System (CS) System-of-Systems modeling and simulation, system analysis/engineering (including Model-Based System Engineering), and system/software development for integration of sensors, weapons and C4I systems with SSDS MK 2 in Aircraft Carrier and Amphibious Class Ships. It also provides the system of systems engineering and development/integration of continued fire control loop improvements beyond FCLIP Phase 2 for tracking, weapon scheduling and engagement control with ESSM Block 2 missile; SEWIP Block 2 Soft kill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS), along with additional capability integration for GPNTS, and RAM Block 2B. FY26 brings SEWIP Block 3 SLQ-32(V)7, which introduces Electronic Attack (EA) capability against anti-ship missiles. CEC Increment 2 (CG4/5) with new features and advanced capabilities requiring proper integration. CEC Increment 2 CG3 provides enhanced air kinematic tracking enabling additional parameters to support SSDS FCLM improve custom filters leading to better PRA against advanced threats. CEC CG3 also introduces Web Display ID doctrine to ensure uniformity and consistency across all CEC platforms removing the requirement to maintain ID doctrine at the SSDS level. CEC Increment 2 (CG4/5) brings an array of new capabilities requiring integration such as; Platform Registration, Sensor Registration, Netted Surface Tracking, Netted EW Tracking. FTIIP is the second phase of the corrective action plan for the resolution of the strike group interoperability issues. FTIIP included implementation of Tactical Data Link (TADIL) IFF Mode 5 identification capabilities, F/A-18 Digital Air Control (Phase 1) in support of F/A-18 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter initial deployment, integration of the Shipboard Gridlock System/ Automatic Correlation (SGS/AC) system into the SSDS MK2 TI-16 configuration, and implementation of other high priority software. Cybersecurity, initiatives under PU 2178 will provide the SSDS MK 2 Combat System (CS) layered protect and detect functionality and will introduce critical response functionality to respond to and recover from cyber-attacks. SSDS Cybersecurity is a phased multi-year effort to define, develop, and integrate DoD and Navy mandated enterprise Combat System cybersecurity requirement. These solutions enhance the cybersecurity framework pillars of Identify, Protect, React, and Restore and expand force level cyber defense capabilities for the Carrier and Amphibious Fleet against actions by sophisticated adversaries. Continuing ongoing efforts in FY 2026, SSDS is collaborating to establish enterprise cyber accreditation processes for continuous and persistent certifications of hardware and software developed within a common software development environment. To include bringing SABER to SSDS platforms. CAC2S Afloat-CEC integration provides capability to directly network with F-35, F/A-18 E/F, E/A-18G (and other joint tactical aircraft) and to downlink aircraft track and target data for enhanced command and control and force mission execution. It also provides a means to provide real-time aircraft mission status (weapons deployment, battle damage assessment, mission status, flight data and activity, communication channels, fuel state, time on station) and execution information at multiple locations onboard all networked ships and shore sites for force coordination of mission activity and coordination of remote fires for over the horizon (OTH) weapons. Ultimately, this integration effort will enable the ARG/MAGTF the ability to properly execute expeditionary advanced base operation and operate in a contested littoral environment. CAC2S Afloat integration encompasses system analysis/engineering, and system/software development for integration of multiple shipboard C5I system interfaces to include interfaces to GCCS-M, DCGS-N, JADOCS, TBMCS, CEC, Minotaur FoS/MTC-A, and the OTH Missile Launching System (OTH MLS). Starting in FY 2026 upgrades to BU2/3 Link 16 radios will be implemented to support the TTNT waveform capability. Test and Evaluation/Certification under PU 2178 encompasses SSDS MK 2 Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) providing for comprehensive testing and certification of the integrated CS for the CVN 68, CVN 78, LPD 17, LHD1, LHA 6, and LSD 41/49 ship classes. This includes Land-Based testing at Wallops Island and At-Sea testing for the lead ships for the new CS configurations, and Live Fire testing on the Self-Defense Test Ship (SDTS) and land-based and shipboard cyber testing. The DT&E encompasses test planning, preparation, test conduct, data collection and analysis, and resolution and verification of deficiency corrections. The SSDS MK 2 T&E/Certification supports Combat System certification, the SSDS Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) execution and the Air Warfare Ship Self Defense CAPSTONE Enterprise TEMP execution which includes continuation of DT and FOT&E events for the CVN 78 SSDS MK 2 Mod 6C configuration with the DBR, SEWIP Block 2 ES, ESSM Block 1 with JUWL up-link, and RAM Block 2.
Mission — SSDS Training Improvement Program
SSDS Training Improvement Program provides enhancements and upgrades to the SSDS Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) components within the combat system, combat system elements, Battle-Force Tactical Training (BFTT), and Advanced Training Domain (ATD) to address needs for increased training capability and functionality in conjunction with SSDS MK2 incremental capability packages, Far-Term Interoperability Improvement Project (FTIIP), Task Force Cyber Awakening (TFCA) Boundary Defense Capability (BDC), and Technical Insertion efforts under PU 2178 (QRCC). These enhancements will address current and future training requirements by implementing new functionality to enable the individual warfighter through distributed battle group events to engage in more complex training requirements to support fleet required training certification events. Capability Development and integration are related to Self Defense, Underwater, Surface, and other warfare areas. Capability enhancements and upgrades include development of re-useable common components that can be leveraged by SSDS MK2 combat systems, and/or integration of re-usable common components developed by the TSTC/BFTT Program and AEGIS Advanced Training Domain (ATD)/TSTC Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) projects to meet AEGIS combat system training requirements. TSTC continues to integrate and update, as new tactical capabilities are being introduced, to enable crew operator proficiency training for basic and sustainment level training events, through distributed strike group certification fleet synthetic training (FST) events and including COMPTUEX FST at-Sea integration into Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) environment. Continued Development is required to integrate new capabilities and interfaces to provide training for AEGIS and SSDS combat system capability upgrades, and to address the Fleet's Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Fleet Training Wholeness initiative. Additionally, modernization is needed to support the DoD Training Transformation Plan, the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan and Commander United States Fleet Forces Command Fleet Readiness Training Plan. The Advanced Training Domain (ATD) is being developed to combine BFTT and the AEGIS Combat Training System (ACTS) into a common system that integrates with AEGIS BL 9.2.2AF, and SSDS BL 12xAF. ATD is being hosted along with the AEGIS and SSDS combat system on TI-16 common processing and display hardware. ATD is being designed to be the core of the Total Ship Training Capability, and is projected to be more reliable, simpler to use, and architecturally extensible to meet interoperability and capability enhancement challenges in the future. BFTT is being updated to maintain integration and capability enhancements developed for the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP), and the Carrier Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC), and SSDS Fire Control Loop Improvement Program. TSTC provides realistic joint warfare training across the spectrum of armed conflict, realistic unit level team training in all warfare areas (e.g. NIFC-CA and BMD missions to support IAMD). TSTC provides ships' Commanding Officers and Battle Group/Battle Force Commanders with the ability to conduct coordinated realistic, high stress, combat system level team training as an integral part of the Afloat Training Organization, the Tactical Training Groups and C2F/C3F FST/LVC events. TSTC integrates ATD or BFTT with combat systems elements such as SSDS, CV-TSC via MH-60R Sim, Surface and Air Search Radars, Electronic Warfare Systems (BEWT/SEWTT), IFF, CEC & Data Link Systems, and Missile/Weapon Systems to provide a multi-warfare integrated training capability used for training and certification of crews and strike groups. Integrate Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) networking and cyber security upgrades to maintain authorization to participate in distributed shipboard training events.
Mission — Joint Non-Lethal Weapons
The Navy Non-Lethal Effects (NNLE) program develops non-lethal weapon systems in support of anti-terrorism/force protection missions. Technologies include, but are not limited to: ocular interrupters, vessel propeller occlusion systems, and acoustic hailing devices. Current efforts are focused on the Long-Range Ocular Interrupter (LROI), Maritime Vessel Stopping (MVS) technologies, and Acoustic Hailing Devices (AHD). The LROI is intended to provide the U.S. Navy with the capability to deliver a bright light producing a dazzling or glare effect on a closing target to warn and/or suppress potential threats through increasing levels of visual degradation. LROI will generate a non-lethal, eye safe laser that will provide warning and suppression effects. The extended range capability of LROI will effectively increase tactical decision-making time in support of escalation of force (EoF) tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) across a broad range of military operations (ROMO). Further, the LROI will enhance Joint Force operations in determining the intent of a potential threat as early as possible. The MVS technologies are systems designed to temporarily disable, slow, or stop waterborne vessels of varying degrees of size and different propulsion types in order to effectively execute escalation of force and intent determination procedures. The MVS technologies will provide the U.S. Navy with lightweight, compact, and reversible solution which will stop or slow marine platforms by occlusion of any type of marine propeller or propulsion. Acoustic Hailing Devices project intelligible speech out to extended ranges. In addition to long-range projection of speech for warning or instructional purposes, the devices are also capable of transmitting loud tones that can distract or deter personnel from approaching U.S. positions or vessels.
Mission — Ship Self Def (Detect & Cntrl)
This program element provides Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Class ships Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 2 Combat System upgrades and integrates new equipment and systems to pace the threat and capture advances in technology. Examples of captured advanced technologies are: advanced information assurance and cyber defense; Fire Control Loop Improvement Project (FCLIP); Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Mode 5 to include Far-Term Interoperability Improvement Project (FTIIP); and other command and control systems, advanced sensors, and weapon integration, all of which require corresponding SSDS MK 2 changes. Quick Reaction Combat Capability (QRCC) project (PU 2178) - implements an evolutionary acquisition of improved ship self-defense capabilities against Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs) and improved multi-warfare capabilities for Aircraft carriers and Amphibious Class ships. SSDS MK 2 integrates a diverse set of fire control loop sensors and weapons (SPY-6(V)2, SPY-6(V)3, SLQ-32(V)6 SEWIP BLK 2, starting in FY 2026 SLQ-32(V)7 SEWIP BK 3, RAM Block 2A/2B, ESSM Block 2, CIWS) and C4I systems (CANES) for each ship class (CVN68/78, LHA 6, LHD 1, LPD 17, and LSD 41/49). SSDS MK 2 provides combat direction, and joint interoperability via the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Increment 1 and 2 (CG 2/3), starting in FY 2026 CEC Increment 2 (CG 4/5), Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)-J/Link 16. System design emphasizes commonality and a single source software library that are major mechanisms for cost control and avoidances. SSDS uses a physically distributed, open system architecture computer network consisting of common hardware such as the Common Processor System (CPS), the Common Display System (CDS) and the common Computing Infrastructure configuration. SSDS MK 2 integrates new combat system war-fighting capabilities and improvements, as well as DoD and Navy-mandated enhanced cybersecurity capabilities via incremental capability packages and computing infrastructure (previously Technology Insertion (TI)) improvement deliveries. Capabilities beyond SSDS Build 12 will transition to development by third party software developers and a common Software construct. PU 2178 efforts are divided into two major functional areas: SSDS Product Development/Combat Systems Integration, and Test and Evaluation/Certification. Joint Non-Lethal Weapons (PU 3172) - provides a long range laser warning and dazzle system, maritime vessel stopper (MVS) system, and combined effects (light, laser, and sound) system for use in the maritime environment. Optical warning and distraction has been identified by the services as a possible technology solution to mitigate and/or address several known joint nonlethal capability gaps. Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) supports research, development, and testing of material solutions for VAS capability gaps encountered during missions in combat zones. Expeditionary force lacks the ability to detect and recognize potential threat craft at the maximum possible range and at the earliest time in all-weather environments during day and night. In addition, the warfighter needs the ability to record both audio/video encounters and incidents for after action reporting SSDS Training Improvement Program (PU 3358) - provides enhancements and upgrades to the SSDS Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) components within the combat system, combat system elements, Battle-Force Tactical Training (BFTT), and Advanced Training Domain (ATD), to address needs for increased training capability and functionality in conjunction with SSDS MK 2 capability improvements, IFF Mode 5 (to include FTIIP), Task Force Cyber Awakening (TFCA) Boundary Defense Capability (BDC), and Technical Insertion efforts under PU 2178 (QRCC). These enhancements will address current and future training requirements by implementing new functionality to enable the individual warfighter, through distributed battle group events, to engage in more complex training scenarios to support fleet required training certification events. Capability Development and integration are related to Self Defense, Underwater, Surface, and other warfare areas. Capability enhancements and upgrades include development of re-useable common components that can be leveraged by other combat systems, and/or integration of re-usable common components developed by the TSTC/BFTT Program and AEGIS Advanced Training Domain (ATD)/Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) projects to meet AEGIS combat system training requirements. TSTC continues to integrate and update, as new tactical capabilities are being introduced, to enable crew operator proficiency training for basic and sustainment level training events, through distributed strike group certification, fleet synthetic training (FST) events, and including COMPTUEX FST at sea integration into a Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) environment. Continued development is required to integrate new capabilities and interfaces to provide training for SSDS combat system capability upgrades, and to address the Fleet's LVC Fleet Training Wholeness initiative. Additionally, modernization is needed to support the DoD Training Transformation Plan, the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan and Commander United States Fleet Forces Command Fleet Readiness Training Plan.
Justification
No accomplishments or planned-program narratives in this line's J-book detail — some exhibits carry figures without per-project prose.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy | N | FY24 Actuals | $150.3M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy | N | FY25 Enacted | $170.1M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy | N | FY25 Total | $170.1M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy | N | FY26 Disc. Request | $167.7M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy | N | FY26 Total | $167.7M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3172: Joint Non-Lethal Weapons | $32.5M | $3.55M | $3.13M | $2.79M | $2.79M |
| 3358: SSDS Training Improvement Program | $65.0M | $7.86M | $12.8M | $11.5M | $11.5M |
| 2178: QRCC | $996.1M | $138.8M | $154.2M | $153.4M | $153.4M |
| Program Element | $1.09B | $150.3M | $170.1M | $167.7M | $167.7M |
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 1741 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
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Lobbying Mentions
No Senate LDA lobbying filing in the tracked data mentions this program element by code or alias.
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1741 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →