Soldier Systems - Warrior Dem/Val

Mission — Soldier Systems - Warrior Dem/Val source

A portion of this funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Small Unit Power (SUP) program. Project EY2 - Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core (ISPDS-C): Includes power and data managing/distribution devices, cutting-edge energy storage solutions, and power scavenging devices. These capabilities fill the power and energy gaps created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, such as heads up displays, situational awareness displays, global positioning systems, weapon sensors, radios, night vision systems, and other devices. This project line develops power sources and power management solutions for the individual Soldier and squad for use in all operating environments. This project develops and evaluates capabilities to fill the power and energy requirements for critical Network Baseline 4.0 Soldier worn systems to include tactical radios, assured position navigation and timing, Next Generation Squad Weapon, Nett Warrior, Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (all variants, including Binocular), and the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. ISPDS-C systems will enable dismounted Soldiers and squads to execute their missions more efficiently, independently, for longer durations and with fewer battery resupplies while reducing the logistical and physical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. This project also develops and integrates vehicular on-the-move charging. Project EY4 - Universal Battery Charger (UBC): Fills the power and energy gap created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, by providing a variety of charging solutions capable of providing power to handheld communication devices and military batteries to support mounted and dismounted formations. The UBC is suited for mounted and dismounted operations at the company level and below in multi-domain and austere operating environments. The system can draw power from wall outlets, vehicle power, generators, and solar power sources. The UBC enables dismounted Soldiers to execute their missions with fewer battery resupplies, thus reducing the logistical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. The UBC capability allows dismounted Soldiers to operate independently for longer missions. The UBC fills the power and energy gap associated with bulk charging. Project FK4 - Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS): The SBS is a small unmanned aerial vehicle. The SBS provides a near term solution to three Army War-fighting Challenges at the Infantry Squad level: develop situational understanding, conduct air-ground reconnaissance, and conduct joint combined arms maneuver. The system is simple to deploy and use to support the squad leader's decision-making process. The system allows Soldiers to obtain local situational awareness and understanding of their immediate surroundings while remaining in covered or concealed positions. The SBS program will be procured through multiple phases. We will use the funding in this project to develop, integrate, and qualify additional capabilities for each phase. Funding in this project aligns with the Army's priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. Project LS2 - Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned System - Engineering Development: This project focuses on engineering and material development in support of the acquisition program for an enduring capability with Low Altitude Strike and Stalk Ordnance (LASSO) CDD which was approved in AUG24. Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) lack adequate organic capabilities at echelon to apply immediate, point, long range, and direct fire effects to destroy tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade, and personnel targets, while producing minimal collateral damage in complex terrain in all environmental conditions. Development will focus on the Fire Control Stations (FCS), All-Up Round (AUR), and System Architecture. Develop technology for incorporation into the CDD update for the Program of Record and conduct tech enhancements from current global conflicts. The funding contained within this budget line and project will be used to conduct evaluations of technologies and capabilities in the loitering munitions capability space, hardware and system architecture engineering and integration activities, and testing and evaluation activities. Realignment starting FY 2026 to Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Sys-Eng Dev (0609345A/A49) funding line. S65 - Soldier Power: Soldier Power enables dismounted Soldiers to efficiently execute missions for longer durations by reducing the logistical burden associated with fuel and primary (disposable) batteries. Platoon Power Generation (PPG) - PM E2S2: This project supports the demonstration and development of a PPG. The Small Unit Power (SUP) PPG will provide small units with sufficient portable power to sustain Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) unit power demand in support of 48 to 72 hour missions. It will be used for charging batteries and powering various types of Army communications and electronics devices. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $1.427 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 — Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core source

Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core (ISPDS-C) includes power and data managing/distribution devices, cutting-edge energy storage solutions, Soldier-worn power generation (fuel cell), and power scavenging devices. These capabilities fill the power and energy gaps created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, such as heads up displays, situational awareness displays, global positioning systems, weapon sensors, radios, night vision systems, and other devices. This project line develops power sources and power management solutions for the individual Soldier and squad for use in all operating environments. This project develops and evaluates capabilities to fill the power and energy requirements for critical Network Baseline 4.0 Soldier worn systems to include tactical radios, assured position navigation and timing, Next Generation Squad Weapon, Nett Warrior, Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (all variants, including Binocular), and the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. ISPDS-C systems will enable dismounted Soldiers and squads to execute their missions more efficiently, independently, for longer durations and with fewer battery resupplies while reducing the logistical and physical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. This project also develops and integrates vehicular on-the-move charging.

Mission — Universal Battery Charger source

Project EY4 - Universal Battery Charger: Universal Battery Charger (UBC) fills the power and energy gap created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, by providing a variety of charging solutions capable of providing power to handheld communication devices and military batteries to support mounted and dismounted formations. The UBC is suited for mounted and dismounted operations at the company level and below in multi-domain and austere operating environments. The system can draw power from wall outlets, vehicle power, generators, and solar power sources. The UBC enables dismounted Soldiers to execute their missions with fewer battery resupplies, thus reducing the logistical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. The UBC capability allows dismounted Soldiers to operate independently for longer missions. The UBC fills the power and energy gap associated with bulk charging.

Mission — Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) source

Project FK4 - Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS): The SBS is a small unmanned aerial vehicle. The SBS provides a near term solution to three Army War-fighting Challenges at the Infantry Squad level: develop situational understanding, conduct air-ground reconnaissance, and conduct joint combined arms maneuver. The system is simple to deploy and use to support the squad leader's decision-making process. The system allows Soldiers to obtain local situational awareness and understanding of their immediate surroundings while remaining in covered or concealed positions. The SBS program will be procured through multiple phases. The program will develop, integrate, and qualify additional capabilities for each phase. Funding in this project aligns with the Army's priorities in support of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI). Realignment starting FY2026 to Soldier Borne Sensor (0609345A/A50) agile funding line.

Mission — Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Sys-Eng Dev source

Project LS2 - Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned System - Engineering Development: This project focuses on engineering and material development in support of the acquisition program for an enduring capability with Low Altitude Strike and Stalk Ordnance (LASSO) CDD which was approved in AUG24. Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) lack adequate organic capabilities at echelon to apply immediate, point, long range, and direct fire effects to destroy tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade, and personnel targets, while producing minimal collateral damage in complex terrain in all environmental conditions. Development will focus on the Fire Control Stations (FCS), All-Up Round (AUR), and System Architecture. Develop technology for incorporation into the CDD update, for the Program of Record, and conduct tech enhancements from current global conflicts. The funding contained within this budget line and project will be used to conduct evaluations of technologies and capabilities in the loitering munitions capability space, hardware and system architecture engineering and integration activities, and testing and evaluation activities. Realignment starting FY 2026 to Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Sys-Eng Dev (0609345A/A49) funding line.

Mission — Platoon Power Generator source

Platoon Power Generation - PM E2S2: This project supports the demonstration and development of Platoon Power Generation (PPG). PPG will provide small units with portable power to sustain Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) unit power demand in support of 48 to 72 hour missions. It will be used for charging batteries and powering various types of Army communications and electronics devices. It will provide sufficient power to recharge and power all Platoon equipment and fulfill residual power gaps at the Squad and Soldier level. The generator will provide Platoon power for charging batteries when away from vehicles in all Brigade Combat Teams (Stryker, Armor and Infantry), Rangers and Special Forces in austere environments. Funding for this program was changed from FY 2026 and beyond due to reprioritization of resources across the Army portfolio.

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