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Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier)
Budget figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USAspending reports awards on a rolling basis, and this corpus runs through 2026-09-04. why partial FY2026 data? →
Budget trajectory
| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY24 | $4.16M |
| FY25 | $4.29M |
| FY26 | $3.22M |
All series figures: R-1 TOA · PB2026
Decade view
P-1/R-1 workbook TOA basis, shown compact in $B/$M (the workbook records USD thousands); each figure cites its own President's Budget edition
The vertical scale does not start at zero: the baseline sits just below this program’s smallest year, so a low point on this line is not a small amount. Read the shape for direction and the grid below for the figures.
● 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 | $0 | $0 | $14.2M | $8.85M | $18.8M | $27.2M | $20.5M | $27.7M | $4.26M | $4.16M | ||
| Enacted | $0 | $18.8M | $20.1M | $3.83M | $28.4M | $20.5M | $28.7M | $4.43M | $4.32M | $4.29M | ||
| Request | $18.8M | $20.1M | $3.83M | $35.7M | $28.2M | $28.8M | $4.50M | $4.32M | $4.29M | $3.22M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2019 book requested $3.83M for FY2019; the PB2021 book reported $18.8M as actual total obligation authority — $14.9M above the request. 18.76 − 3.83 = 14.93 USD millions — the compact figures above are rounded for reading.
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 — Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier)
This funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier) provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. The radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. They also provide advanced networking waveforms (e.g., TrellisWare TSM) that provide Secure but Unclassified (SBU) communications. The Manpack (MP) radio also provides the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform capability for Tactical Satellite communications. The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) radio program is a single Acquisition Category 1C program encompassing handheld radios and manpack radios. Handheld radio variants include the legacy single-channel Rifleman Radio (RR), Single Channel Data Radio (SCDR) in support of Soldier Born Mission Command (SBMC), two-channel Leader Radio (LR), and Sensitive But Unclassified-Encryption (SBU-E). The manpack variants include the legacy Generation 1 Manpack (MP) and the current Generation 2 Manpack. HMS provides voice and data communication to the expeditionary Warfighter with an on-the-move, at-the-halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. HMS radio systems are software reprogrammable, networkable, multi-mode systems capable of simultaneous voice and data communication. HMS radios will support a variety of other platforms, including tactical End User Devices (EUD) voice and data needs. HMS provides tailorable and scalable, software-defined radio systems meeting U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command communications needs. HMS completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) during January 2021. Following the IOT&E test event, HMS outlined specific actions required to resolve test findings from the IOT&E event. FY2026 RDT&E funding supports testing activities including laboratory technical testing, Performance Verification Tests (PVTs), and Operational User Assessments (OUAs)/Soldier Touch Points (STPs). Each of these events provides both technical and operational user feedback on increased capabilities, future waveform incorporation, soldier usability, and life-cycle sustainment improvements. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.478 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 — Manpack Radio
This funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Manpack (MP) radios provide: both Classified and Unclassified communications; the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications; advanced waveforms (e.g. TrellisWare TSM) that provide SBU communications; and the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform for Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) communications. The HMS program received a positive Full Rate Production (FRP) decision in 2021 and conducts annual Performance Verification Tests (PVTs) and Operational User Assessment (OUAs)/Soldier Touch Points (STPs) to verify vendor enhancements. The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) radio systems serve as the backbone of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) architecture, supporting a converged Mission Command network. HMS completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) during January 2021. Following the IOT&E test event, HMS outlined specific actions required to resolve test findings from the IOT&E event. RDT&E funding supports testing activities including laboratory technical testing, PVTs, and OUAs/STPs. Each of these events provides both technical and operational user feedback on increased capabilities, future waveform incorporation, soldier usability, and life-cycle sustainment improvements. FY2026 funds in the amount of $1.873M support delta testing, PVTs, OUAs/STPs. Examination of modular and open system architectures potentially decrease future integration and waveform porting costs.
Mission — Rifleman Radio (RR)
This funding supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, Transport Layer. Handheld radios provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. Leader radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) legacy waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. HMS radios also provide advanced waveforms (e.g., TrellisWare TSM) that provide Sensitive But Unclassified-Encryption (SBU-E) and Secret and Below (SAB) communications. The SBU-E is a critical component of radio modernization for the Army. The HMS program plans to host a PVT and Operational User Assessments (OUAs)/Soldier Touch Points (STPs) annually to verify vendor enhancements. The Single Channel Data Radio (SCDR) is an Associated Support Items of Equipment (ASIOE) for the Sodlier Born Mission Command (SBMC). HMS completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) during January 2021. Following the IOT&E test event, HMS outlined specific actions required to resolve test findings from the IOT&E event. RDT&E funding supports testing activities including laboratory technical testing, Performance Verification Tests (PVTs), and OUAs/STPs. Each of these events provides both technical and operational user feedback on increased capabilities, future waveform incorporation, soldier usability, and life-cycle sustainment improvements. Handheld radios provide voice/data communication to the expeditionary Warfighter with an on-the-move, at-the-halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. Handheld radio systems are software reprogrammable, networkable, multi-mode systems capable of simultaneous voice and data communication. Handheld radios will support a variety of other platforms, including tactical End User Devices (EUD) voice and data needs. HMS provides tailorable and scalable, software-defined radio systems meeting U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command communications needs. The HMS program serves as the transportation component of the Tactical Network in support of NGC2. FY2026 funds in the amount of $1.349M support delta testing, Performance Verification Tests (PVTs), Operational User Assessments (OUAs), Soldier Touch Points (STPs), examination of modular and open system architectures to decrease future integration and waveform porting costs.
Justification
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (6)
Program Management
Program management includes overall management of program execution, major events, reporting, funds execution, contract management, and logistical support. Includes participation in program planning and Integrated Product Team meetings.
HMS Engineering/Technical Support
Overall technical analysis support to HMS Manpack products.
Test and Evaluation
Manpack's Test and Evaluation focuses on the key technical and operational characteristics of the system: Radio Frequency performance, security, Reliability, Availability & Maintainability, suitability and survivability requirements, in addition to operational environmental performance requirements as per the Capability Production Document. Results from OT facilitated future procurement for Full Rate Production and informed required delta testing. HMS funding supports delta testing, Performance Verification Tests (PVTs), and Operational User Assessments (OUAs)/Soldier Touch Points (STPs).
Program Management
Program management includes overall management of program execution, major events, reporting, funds execution, contract management, and logistical support. Includes participation in program planning and Integrated Product Team meetings.
HMS Engineering/Technical Support
Overall technical analysis support to HMS Handheld products.
Test and Evaluation
Handheld's Test and Evaluation focuses on the evaluation of key technical and operational characteristics of the system: Radio Frequency performance, security, Reliability, Availability & Maintainability, and survivability requirements, in addition to operational environmental performance requirements as per the Capability Production Document. Results from the IOT&E facilitated future procurement for Full Rate Production and informed required delta testing. HMS funding supports delta testing, Performance Verification Tests (PVTs), and Operational User Assessments (OUAs)/Soldier Touch Points (STPs).
Budget line items(workbook-cited)
P-1/R-1 workbook Total Obligation Authority basis (USD thousands) · PB2026.
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY24 Actuals | $4.16M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY25 Enacted | $4.29M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY25 Total | $4.29M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY26 Disc. Request | $3.22M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY26 Total | $3.22M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
J-book detail basis (R-2/P-40, USD millions) · PB2026 — a different accounting basis from the P-1/R-1 workbook TOA above; where the two disagree, the reconciliation strip under Budget figures shows both.
Wider than this screen — swipe the table sideways for the remaining fiscal-year columns.
| Project | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $4.16M | $4.29M | $3.22M | $3.22M |
| FA1: Manpack Radio | $2.75M | $2.85M | $1.87M | $1.87M |
| FA2: Rifleman Radio (RR) | $1.41M | $1.44M | $1.35M | $1.35M |
Follow the dollar
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 312 of 1,938 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
No awards are linked to this program element at high or medium confidence — the budget→award crosswalk only asserts links it can defend, and this line has none yet.
Lobbying mentions
No Senate LDA lobbying filing in the tracked data mentions this program element by code or alias.
Oversight
Department-level designation (not specific to this program)
GAO lists 5 high-risk areas for DOD as a whole. That designation covers the department, not Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier). No program-specific GAO finding for this line is in the ingested data. See the DOD oversight record.
Program dossier
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1,938 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →
Primary sources
Open any budget figure for its exact receipt. Verified line items lead with the highlighted government PDF; original spreadsheets download with their budget edition and exhibit in the filename.
Budget totals · TOA sources
FY2026 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J139
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2026_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2017 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J122
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2017_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2018 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J132
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2018_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2019 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J135
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2019_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2020 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J158
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2020_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2021 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J165
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2021_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2022 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J134
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2022_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2023 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J133
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2023_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2024 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J131
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2024_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
FY2025 Department of Defense Budget: RDT&E Programs (R-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit R-1 · J129
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2025_DoD_R-1_Research-Development-Test-Evaluation.xlsx.
Detailed budget justification
The related TOA spreadsheets above use a different accounting basis from R-2/P-40 detail. Their amounts are not assumed to match these detailed sources.
RDTE - Vol 3 - Budget Activity 5A · www.asafm.army.mil
PDF page 214