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Mission Planning

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What it is
Mission Planning — a research & development program run by Navy.
What changed
+$4.87M FY25→26
Who gets it
No award linkage at high confidence.

Budget Figures

FY24 Actuals
$82.1M
FY25 Total
$115.4M
FY26 Request
$120.3M
FY25→26 Change
$4.87M

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? →

Budget Trajectory
FY24: $82.1MFY25: $115.4MFY26: $120.3MFY24FY25FY26
FY24
$82.1M
FY25
$115.4M
FY26
$120.3M
Decade view — each figure cites its own President's Budget edition
FY2015 actuals — PB2017 editionFY2016 actuals — PB2018 editionFY2017 actuals — PB2019 editionFY2018 actuals — PB2020 editionFY2019 actuals — PB2021 editionFY2020 actuals — PB2022 editionFY2021 actuals — PB2023 editionFY2022 actuals — PB2024 editionFY2023 actuals — PB2025 editionFY2024 actuals — PB2026 editionFY2016 enacted — PB2017 editionFY2017 enacted — PB2018 editionFY2018 enacted — PB2019 editionFY2019 enacted — PB2020 editionFY2020 enacted — PB2021 editionFY2021 enacted — PB2022 editionFY2022 enacted — PB2023 editionFY2023 enacted — PB2024 editionFY2024 enacted — PB2025 editionFY2025 enacted — PB2026 editionFY2017 request — PB2017 editionFY2018 request — PB2018 editionFY2019 request — PB2019 editionFY2020 request — PB2020 editionFY2021 request — PB2021 editionFY2022 request — PB2022 editionFY2023 request — PB2023 editionFY2024 request — PB2024 editionFY2025 request — PB2025 editionFY2026 request — PB2026 editionFY15FY26

● actuals (line)  ·  ○ enacted  ·  ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.

SeriesFY15FY16FY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26
Actuals$0$0$32.9M$36.1M$32.0M$70.9M$77.8M$86.3M$74.9M$82.1M
Enacted$0$33.6M$33.4M$32.7M$72.6M$84.0M$88.1M$76.1M$86.4M$115.4M
Request$33.6M$33.4M$32.7M$75.9M$86.1M$88.1M$71.1M$86.4M$115.4M$120.3M

blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.

Asked vs spent: the PB2021 book requested $86.1M for FY2021; the PB2023 book reports $77.8M actually spent — $8.33M 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 Stores Planning and Weaponeering Module

The Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) components are integrated software products that allow aircrew to determine the best combinations of weapons and delivery conditions to achieve the desired level of target damage, eliminate weapon delivery solutions that violate aircraft Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) specific safety-of-flight envelopes, and perform detailed weapons employment planning. The WASP software is approved by NAVAIR Airworthiness and Cybersafe Office (formerly AIR 4.0P) as a flight clearance implementation system for the F/A-18 A, A+, A++, B, C, C+, D, D (RC), E, F, EA-18G. The WASP software includes potential support for other platforms to include F-35, P-8, AH-1, and other fixed wing and rotary wing platforms. The WASP software components will alert pilots if their planned weapon release conditions meet flight clearance limits, will result in bomb-to-bomb collisions, bomb-to-aircraft collisions, aircraft overstress, or excessive risk of aircraft loss/damage in the event of fuze early bursts. Weapon employment planning is fundamental to the Joint Capability Area of Force Application and joint mission areas of Strike and Amphibious Warfare. The WASP software provides the Navy and Marine Corps with weaponeering capabilities that are critical requirements for Interdiction, Armed Reconnaissance and Close Air Support mission planning. Therefore, WASP product availability is critical to successful employment of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) for the F/A-18 A-F and EA-18G. The WASP product encompasses a multitude of Government Furnished Information software components and tools including aircraft target maneuver simulations and weapon flyout models. The WASP software products will require updates as emergent requirements for new aircraft T/M/S, stores and weapons are approved, new flight clearances/restrictions are issued by Naval Air Systems Command and cyber security mandates are released. FY 2024 and out includes funding for the research and development in order to develop WASP for other Navy and Marine Corps platforms, and support WASP development and integration with the Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC).

Mission Mission Planning

The Mission Planning PE is used to develop automated mission planning systems to support Naval Aviation. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) (Proj 2213) is the designated automated mission planning system for Naval Aviation, supporting over 40 Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, expeditionary forces as well as Joint and Coalition forces. The Joint Mission Planning System - Maritime (JMPS-M) enables weapon system employment by providing the information, automated tools, and decision aids needed to rapidly plan aircraft, weapon, or sensor missions, load mission data into aircraft and weapons, conduct mission rehearsal, execute missions, and conduct post-mission analysis. The Joint Mission Planning System -Expeditionary (JMPS-E) is a scalable, tailorable, and collaborative web-based mission planning and execution monitoring tool for Amphibious Squadron staffs embarked with each Amphibious Ready Group and Expeditionary Strike Group. Electronic Kneeboard (EKB) is a mobile computing device configured with various software applications and features to support aircrew during pre-flight planning, in-flight re-planning and mission execution, and post-mission debriefing and analysis. Preflight mission planning, data loading, rehearsals, mission execution and post mission analyses are conducted at all appropriate security classification levels. The JMPS program is sun-setting in FY 2027 with a hybrid transition to CMPC. The Standardized Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions (STORM) system (Proj 2213) replaces the legacy Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) and provides USN/USMC forces the critical capability to perform built-in test and programming/reprogramming of various advanced weapons. The STORM system supports advanced operational capabilities, addresses legacy CMBRE system obsolescence, enhances cybersecurity posture to improve readiness, and improves sortie generation rate. The STORM program is not experiencing cost growth, the funding increase in FY 2026 accounts for the transition from Section 804 Middle Tier of Acquisition to STORM program of record. Additional budget provides funding for Munitions Application Program (MAP) and STORM Software development and integration activities and non-recurring engineering activities The Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC) formerly called Next Generation Naval Mission Planning System (NGNMPS), will address critical capability gaps and deficiencies in the legacy JMPS that are required for modern 21st century integrated mission-centric and collaborative multi-domain mission planning, execution and analysis. The CMPC will replace Naval Aviation's legacy JMPS no later than FY 2027 while also affordably leveraging prior investments across the systems of systems to deliver integrated and collaborative capability. The CMPC will affordably address technological obsolescence while also delivering collaborative and automated capabilities in an integrated virtual collaborative data environment. The CMPC capability provides advanced multiple aircraft planning capabilities focused on emerging, high-threat mission areas. Current mission planning capabilities support individual aircraft and weapon initialization requirements. The emerging, near-peer threat environment demands a much more capable system that enables a team of aircraft to cooperate effectively across multiple mission areas, domains, and security levels. The CMPC will also leverage service-oriented architecture to provide revolutionary improvements in workflow, usability, cybersecurity. Additionally CMPC will provide information and decision aids needed to rapidly plan/employ/maximize effectiveness of aircraft/weapon/sensor/payload mission plans. This functionality includes advanced pre-mission rehearsal/analysis, loading mission data into aircraft and weapons, dynamic replanning/retargeting against evolving threats in contested environments, and advanced post-mission debrief/ analysis. The CMPC will incorporate cross-domain solution capabilities. These mission planning, mission execution, and mission analysis functions meet the National Defense Strategy and Interim National Security Strategic Guidance key objectives. The CMPC will conduct preflight mission planning, data loading, rehearsals, mission execution and post mission analyses at all appropriate security classification levels. The Stores Planning and Weaponeering Module, also referred to as Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) (Proj 2311), is an integrated software product that allows aircrew to determine the best combinations of weapons and delivery conditions to achieve the desired level of target damage. The WASP program performs detailed weapons employment planning for F/A-18 and E/A-18G aircraft. The WASP program provides inherent safety checks which eliminate weapon delivery solutions that violate aircraft T/M/S specific safety-of-flight envelopes. FY 2024 and out includes funding for the research and development in order to develop WASP for other Navy and Marine Corps platforms, and support WASP development and integration with CMPC. The FY 2026 cost of the STORM Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $29 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission. The FY 2026 cost of the CMPC Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $76 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: This program is funded under SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & DEMONSTRATION (SDD) because it includes those projects that have passed Milestone B approval and are conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production decision.

Mission Mission Planning

The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) (Proj 2213) is the designated automated mission planning system for Naval Aviation, supporting over 40 Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, expeditionary forces as well as Joint and Coalition forces. The Joint Mission Planning System - Maritime (JMPS-M) enables weapon system employment by providing the information, automated tools, and decision aids needed to rapidly plan aircraft, weapon, or sensor missions, load mission data into aircraft and weapons, conduct mission rehearsal, execute missions, and conduct post-mission analysis. The Joint Mission Planning System -Expeditionary (JMPS-E) is a scalable, tailorable, and collaborative web-based mission planning and execution monitoring tool for Amphibious Squadron staffs embarked with each Amphibious Ready Group and Expeditionary Strike Group. Electronic Kneeboard (EKB) is a mobile computing device configured with various software applications and features to support aircrew during pre-flight planning, in-flight re-planning and mission execution, and post-mission debriefing and analysis. Preflight mission planning, data loading, rehearsals, mission execution and post mission analyses are conducted at all appropriate security classification levels. The Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC) program will address critical capability gaps and deficiencies in the legacy JMPS that are required for modern 21st century integrated mission-centric and collaborative multi-domain mission planning, execution and analysis. The CMPC will replace Naval Aviation's legacy JMPS no later than FY 2027 while also affordably leveraging prior investments across the systems of systems to deliver integrated and collaborative capability. The CMPC will affordably address technological obsolescence while also delivering collaborative and automated capabilities in an integrated virtual collaborative data environment. The CMPC capability provides advanced multiple aircraft planning capabilities focused on emerging, high-threat mission areas. Current mission planning capabilities support individual aircraft and weapon initialization requirements. The emerging, near-peer threat environment demands a much more capable system that enables a team of aircraft to cooperate effectively across multiple mission areas, domains, and security levels. The CMPC will also leverage service-oriented architecture to provide revolutionary improvements in workflow, usability, cybersecurity. Additionally, CMPC will provide information and decision aids needed to rapidly plan/employ/maximize effectiveness of aircraft/weapon/sensor/payload mission plans. This functionality includes advanced pre-mission rehearsal/analysis, loading mission data into aircraft and weapons, dynamic replanning/retargeting against evolving threats in contested environments, and advanced post-mission debrief/ analysis. The CMPC will incorporate cross-domain solution capabilities. These mission planning, mission execution, and mission analysis functions meet the National Defense Strategy and Interim National Security Strategic Guidance key objectives. The CMPC will conduct preflight mission planning, data loading, rehearsals, mission execution and post mission analyses at all appropriate security classification levels. The CMPC will incorporate cross domain solution capabilities to include data exchange with the Theater Mission Planning Center. The Standardized Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions (STORM) system (Proj 2213) replaces the legacy Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) and provides USN/USMC forces the critical capability to perform built-in test and programming/reprogramming of various advanced weapons. The STORM system supports advanced operational capabilities, addresses legacy CMBRE system obsolescence, enhances cybersecurity posture to improve readiness, and improves sortie generation rate. The STORM program is not experiencing cost growth, the funding increase in FY 2026 accounts for the transition from Section 804 Middle Tier of Acquisition to STORM program of record. Additional budget provides funding for MAP and STORM Software development and integration activities and non-recurring engineering activities

Justification

Accomplishments & Planned Programs (8)

Mission Planning Program Mgmt, Integration, and Test

Perform Mission Planning Program Management, and Integration and Test efforts supporting the Navy's system development, developmental testing/operational testing, integration, system-of-system testing, and managing Naval Mission Planning efforts. Life-cycle management efforts consist of development of program execution plans, development/integration of components provided by various developers into mission planning environments and testing of the integrated environment.

Joint Mission Planning System Expeditionary (JMPS-E)

JMPS Expeditionary (JMPS-E): JMPS-E provides a scalable, tailorable, mission planning and execution monitoring tool for Amphibious Squadron staffs. The primary focus of this system is to provide an automated capability to assist planners with mission analysis, course of action development and automated creation of doctrinal orders based on planning data in the system. JMPS-E provides a digital map enabling better response times to changing plans, easier distribution of planning artifacts and a reduction in human error during the planning process. The variety and geographically separated nature of forces involved with Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) amplifies the need for web-based technologies to enable collaborative planning, improve overall situational awareness and enable the monitoring of mission execution from different locations. The primary outputs are tasking orders, route plans, battlespace geometries and decision briefs. The system will also incorporate modeling and simulation tools to rehearse and deconflict mission plans.

Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC) Development

The Collaborative Mission Planning Continuum (CMPC) program will address critical capability gaps and deficiencies in the legacy JMPS that are required for modern 21st century integrated mission-centric and collaborative multi-domain mission planning, execution and analysis. CMPC will replace Naval Aviation's legacy JMPS no later than FY 2027 while also affordably leveraging prior investments across the systems of systems to deliver integrated and collaborative capability. CMPC will affordably address technological obsolescence while also delivering collaborative and automated capabilities in an integrated virtual collaborative data environment. CMPC capability provides advanced multiple aircraft planning capabilities focused on emerging, high-threat mission areas. Current mission planning capabilities support individual aircraft and weapon initialization requirements. The emerging, near-peer threat environment demands a much more capable system that enables a team of aircraft to cooperate effectively across multiple mission areas, domains, and security levels. CMPC will also leverage service-oriented architecture to provide revolutionary improvements in workflow, usability, cybersecurity, information and decision aids needed to rapidly plan/employ/maximize effectiveness of aircraft/weapon/sensor/payload mission plans; perform advanced pre-mission rehearsal/analysis; provide functionality to load mission data into aircraft and weapons; enable dynamic replanning/retargeting against evolving threats in contested environments; perform integrated and advanced post-mission debrief/analysis; support cross-domain capabilities; and support portability of mission planning, mission execution, and mission analysis functions to meet National Defense Strategy and Interim National Security Strategic Guidance key objectives. The CMPC will be integrating rapid prototyped capability developed under multiple Science & Technology (S&T) efforts (e.g., Future Naval Capability, Rapid Innovation Fund, Small Business Innovative Research) as those projects mature sufficiently to meet critical advanced warfighting needs. CMPC will complete Middle Tier of Acquisition approach, per Section 804 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as amended in FY 2017 NDAA (codified at 10 U.S.C. sub sec 2302 note) to prototype and deliver CMPC capabilities to Naval Aviation across multiple platforms. The CMPC program of record starts in FY 2024.

Standardized Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions (STORM) (previously titled: Next Generation Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE)

The technology inherent to the legacy CMBRE is obsolete and cannot be sustained beyond FY 2025. In addition to sustainability issues and cyber security concerns, the Fleet also requires a more transportable, lighter weight and rugged test set that has the ability to service existing and future weapons with increased data transfer capability in austere operating environments. Formerly named "CMBRE Next Generation" the Standardized Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions (STORM) efforts enhance mission readiness and security, and generate improved flexibility, depth, and capacity for existing and emerging aviation weapon capabilities during the conduct of ship, shore, and ship-to-shore operations in both conventional and Distributed Aviation Operations environments. STORM will satisfy current and future fleet weapon support requirements, CONOPS, and cyber security mandates while affordably addressing legacy CMBRE system obsolescence. Prior to FY 2025, STORM is being pursued through a Middle Tier of Acquisition approach, per Section 804 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as amended in FY 2017 NDAA (codified at 10 U.S.C. sub sec 2302 note) to prototype and deliver STORM capability to USN/USMC forces. The STORM Program of Record plans to use DoDI 5000.82 major capability acquisition pathway. The STORM program anticipates entering the acquisition process by 1QFY 2025.

Program Management

Provide program management support, which includes requirements definition and analysis, compliance with Naval Air Systems Command systems engineering technical review processes, acquisition documentation development, cost, schedule and performance management, and compliance with external directives. Provide travel for government personnel.

Systems Engineering Support

Provide systems engineering support, which includes requirements definition and analysis, compliance with Naval Air Systems Command systems engineering technical review processes, acquisition documentation development, cost, schedule and performance management, and compliance with external directives. Provide travel for government personnel.

Test and Evaluation (T&E)

Provide test and evaluation for unit and system level testing; functional qualification testing; safety of flight certification testing; integration and standards compliance testing for WASP versions. Provide JMPS-M and Next Generation Naval Mission Planning System Integration test support. Provide testing and test support to ensure all components (to include internally developed software, externally developed GFI) comply with Department of Navy (DoN) and Department of Defense (DoD) software mandates and directives. These include Integrated Shipboard Network System IT-21, and Cyber Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Product Development

Includes associated system engineering design, development, installation, integration and software development for Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) components to support F/A-18 A-F and EA-18G. Provide domain engineering support for weapons separation, aircraft loads, flutter, fuzing and Safe Escape Automation Layer (SEAL)for application to WASP. Provide analysis of new requirements, allocation of requirements, design oversight, and life cycle management of the WASP program. Develop new aircraft configuration, aircraft loading, store release and delivery planning components for F/A-18 A-F and EA-18G, and implement new flight clearances and flight restrictions issued by NAVAIRSYSCOM. Provide configuration management, system administration, quality assurance, documentation, metrics and software risk management for WASP. Acquire, integrate and modify numerous Government Furnished Information (GFI) software components and tools (aircraft target maneuver simulations, weapon flyout models, etc.) that are used for the WASP software development. Integrate WASP with weapons mission planning systems as required.

Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)

Exhibit R-1

AccountOrgTypeAmount
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, NavyNFY24 Actuals$82.1M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, NavyNFY25 Enacted$115.4M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, NavyNFY25 Total$115.4M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, NavyNFY26 Disc. Request$120.3M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, NavyNFY26 Total$120.3M

Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)

ProjectAll Prior YearsFY24 ActualsFY25 TotalFY26 BaseFY26 Request
2311: Stores Planning and Weaponeering Module$65.8M$9.74M$12.1M$12.0M$12.0M
2213: Mission Planning$309.9M$72.4M$103.3M$108.3M$108.3M
Program Element$375.7M$82.1M$115.4M$120.3M$120.3M

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

No awards are linked to this program element at high 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.

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? →