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Warrior Systems
Budget Figures
- FY24
- $335.4M
- FY25
- $280.6M
- FY26
- $330.1M
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Program dossier
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What it is
- Warrior Systems is a research-and-development program run by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) — the military headquarters that oversees special operations forces such as Army Green Berets and Navy SEALs.
- The program funds development, rapid prototyping, testing, and integration of specialized equipment across areas including military information support operations (MISO), weapons, soldier protection and survival, body armor, visual augmentation, lasers, sensors and simulators, communication equipment and electronics, tactical systems development, tactical radio systems, and munitions advanced development.
- Its stated purpose is to give small, highly trained forces equipment that lets them operate across the full spectrum of conflict, including infiltrating by land, sea, and air to conduct unconventional warfare, direct action, or deep reconnaissance in denied areas — which requires that special operations systems remain technologically superior to any threat.
- The budget documents describe the program's funding as split between unclassified and classified elements, with the unclassified share at $225.872 million in FY2024, $183.421 million in FY2025, and $244.472 million in FY2026, and the classified share at $109.507 million, $96.911 million, and $85.592 million respectively.
- Fiscal Receipts classifies this as a broad SOCOM Warrior Systems portfolio (covering MISO, weapons, and soldier protection and survival systems), with loitering-munition efforts being a subset rather than the core mission.
- One major project area is Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems, a continuing effort to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust command, control, communications, and computer (C4) capabilities for special operations forces.
- Another project area, Soldier Protection and Survival Systems, funds development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment such as individual survival gear, Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM), and Counter Uncrewed Systems for use in harsh and hostile environments.
- The Munitions Advanced Development project funds advanced engineering, operational system development, and qualification of specialized kinetic and non-kinetic munitions and equipment for special operations forces.
Why it matters
- Warrior Systems is a substantial R&D account: SOCOM actually spent about $335.4 million on it in fiscal year 2024 (figures in USD thousands).
- Funding then dropped to about $280.6 million in fiscal year 2025.
- For fiscal year 2026 the total requested rises to about $330.1 million.
- That represents an increase of roughly $49.4 million, or about 17.6 percent, from FY2025 to FY2026 — a notable swing back up after the prior-year decline.
- The FY2026 total is made up of a discretionary request of about $279.6 million plus a separate reconciliation request of about $50.4 million.
- The program matters because it develops technology intended to keep special operations forces ahead of sophisticated threats — for example, the Counter Uncrewed System (CUxS) effort aims to detect, track, and defeat drone and other uncrewed threats across air, ground, and maritime domains.
- It also funds lifesaving capabilities, such as the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) program that provides medical devices, casualty evacuation sets, and brain-health equipment to reduce battlefield losses.
Key players
- The program is owned and managed by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM / USSOCOM), and its budget is drawn from the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide account.
- The largest single spending area historically is Munitions Advanced Development (project S800), which had accumulated about $188.2 million across all prior years.
- Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems (project S700) had about $153.1 million spent across all prior years.
- Soldier Protection and Survival Systems (project S385) had about $125.7 million across all prior years.
- Tactical Radio Systems (project S725) had about $73.4 million across all prior years.
- The Military Information Support Operations project (D476) had about $66.4 million across all prior years.
- Tactical Systems Development (project S710) had about $48.5 million across all prior years.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY24 Actuals | $335.4M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY25 Enacted | $280.6M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY25 Total | $280.6M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY26 Disc. Request | $279.6M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY26 Reconciliation | $50.4M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY26 Total | $330.1M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S375: Weapons Systems | $12.1M | $1.53M | $1.51M | $2.03M | $2.03M |
| S385A: Body Armor and Associated Equipment | $14.5M | $13.7M | $1.67M | $1.70M | $1.70M |
| S395: Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems | $28.6M | $4.96M | $4.82M | $4.51M | $4.51M |
| S710: Tactical Systems Development | $48.5M | $84.5M | $57.5M | $50.5M | $50.5M |
| D476: Military Information Support Operations | $66.4M | $3.37M | $4.23M | $4.31M | $4.31M |
| S725: Tactical Radio Systems | $73.4M | $18.0M | $27.8M | $39.7M | $39.7M |
| S385: Soldier Protection and Survival Systems | $125.7M | $46.8M | $71.2M | $18.7M | $32.1M |
| S700: Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems | $153.1M | $94.0M | $87.3M | $118.1M | $118.1M |
| S800: Munitions Advanced Development | $188.2M | $68.5M | $24.6M | $26.7M | $26.7M |
| Program Element | $710.4M | $335.4M | $280.6M | $266.3M | $279.6M |
Program Narratives
Mission— Tactical Systems Development
This project provides for development, testing, and integration of specialized automation equipment to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Specialized automation equipment will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. These operations are generally conducted in harsh environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. SOF must infiltrate by land, sea, and air to conduct unconventional warfare, direct action, or deep reconnaissance operations in denied areas against insurgent units, terrorists, or highly sophisticated threat forces. The requirement to operate in denied areas controlled by a sophisticated threat mandates that SOF systems remain technologically superior to threat forces to ensure mission success. The project also supports SOF mission planning and execution capabilities as well as initiatives to assure the interoperability and commonality of these capabilities across diverse air, ground and maritime systems.
Mission— Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems
This project provides for communication systems to meet emergent requirements to support SOF. Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems is a continuing effort to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust SOF command, control, communications, and computer (C4) capabilities. The USSOCOM C4 systems comprise an integrated network of systems providing positive command and control and the timely exchange of information to all organizational echelons. The C4 systems that support this new architecture employ the latest standards and technology by transitioning from separate systems to full integration within the Global Information Grid (GIG). The GIG is a multitude of existing and projected national assets that allows SOF elements to operate with any force combination in multiple environments.
Mission— Tactical Radio Systems
This project is for the development of all Special Operations Forces (SOF) tactical radio programs. Tactical Radios provide the critical command, control, and communications (C3) link between SOF Commanders and SOF Teams conducting operational missions and training exercises. They also provide interoperability with all Services, various agencies of the U.S. Government, Air Traffic Control, commercial agencies, and allied foreign forces. Tactical Radios rapidly and seamlessly establish and maintain mobile and fixed command and control (C2) communications between operational elements and higher echelon headquarters, allowing SOF to operate with any force combination in multiple environments.
Mission— Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems
This project supports the development, testing and integration of SO-peculiar visual augmentation devices to include: binocular and monocular night vision devices; laser markers and designators; geo-location and targeting systems; weapon mounted optics and aiming lasers; sensors and detection systems; weapon mounted visible lights and clandestine pointers; infrared imaging devices; and simulators and training devices that provide the individual SOF operator with superior battle space awareness and decision making information.
Mission— Body Armor and Associated Equipment
This project funds the development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF), including, but not limited to: individual survival equipment; Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM); and Counter Uncrewed Systems (aerial, ground and maritime); and personnel safety equipment to improve the mobility of SOF, while conducting varied missions. These missions are generally conducted in harsh and hostile environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy
Mission— Soldier Protection and Survival Systems
This project funds the development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF), including, but not limited to: individual survival equipment; Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM); and Counter Uncrewed Systems (aerial, ground and maritime); and personnel safety equipment to improve the mobility of SOF, while conducting varied missions. These missions are generally conducted in harsh and hostile environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy.
Mission— Weapons Systems
This project provides for the next generation systems Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I), testing, and integration of specialized weapon systems and weapon accessories to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF). The efforts include product improvements and testing of the Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG), Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR), Machine Gun (MG) Barrel, Mid-Range Gas Gun (MRGG), Reduced Signature Assault Rifle (RSAR), Hand Gun (HG) Suppressor, Lightweight Machine Gun-Medium (LMG-M), and Lightweight Machine Gun-Assault (LMG-A). The product improvements will leverage the latest technological advances to achieve over match capability for integrated deterrence by posturing to fight and win against current and emerging threats.
Mission— Munitions Advanced Development
This project funds advanced engineering, operational system development, and qualification efforts related to specialized kinetic and non-kinetic munitions and equipment to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Mission— Military Information Support Operations
This project provides for the development and acquisition of Military Information Support Operations (MISO) equipment. MISO are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately, the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. This project funds transformational systems and equipment to conduct MISO in support of combatant commanders.
Mission— Warrior Systems
This Program Element (PE) provides for the development, rapid prototyping, testing, and integration of specialized equipment in the areas of military information support operations (MISO), weapons, soldier protection and survival, body armor and associated equipment, visual augmentation, lasers, sensors and simulators, communication equipment and electronics, tactical systems development, tactical radio systems, and munitions advanced development. Warrior Systems specialized equipment will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. Special Operation Forces (SOF) must infiltrate by land, sea, and air to conduct unconventional warfare, direct action, or deep reconnaissance operations in denied areas against insurgent units, terrorists, or highly sophisticated threat forces. The requirement to operate in denied areas controlled by a sophisticated threat mandates that SOF systems remain technologically superior to threat forces to ensure mission success. The efforts within this PE improve SOF warfighting capabilities by continuing efforts to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust capabilities and build an enduring advantage in support of the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance. The SOF mission mandates that SOF systems remain technologically superior to any threat to provide a maximum degree of survivability while, generally, being conducted in harsh environments for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. The Warrior Systems Program Element (PE) consists of programs that have been designated as Major Capability Acquisition Programs (ACAT III) at Milestone C in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5135.02 and the guidance in DoD Instruction 5000.85, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) efforts leveraging emerging technology and rapid prototyping, and Support Programs. All programs under this PE employ an evolutionary approach to deliver capability in increments, recognizing, up front, the need for future capability improvements. Full and open competition with Firm-Fixed Price contracts and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs). ELEMENT FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 Unclassified $225.872 $183.421 $244.472 Classified $109.507 $96.911 $85.592 TOTAL $335.379 $280.632 $330.064 D476 MISO: This project funds the development, test, and integration of systems to conduct the seven phase Military Information Support Operation (MISO) process (planning, targeting audience analysis, series development, product development and design, approval, production/distribution/dissemination, and measures of effectiveness) in support of combatant commanders. MISO efforts convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. The Fly Away Broadcast System (FABS) program is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) Program (ACAT III) in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5135.02 and the guidance in DoD Instruction 5000.85. The purpose of the Fly Away Broadcast System (FABS) is a third-generation radio, television, and cellular broadcast Family of Systems (FoS) that that uses Government and industry standard technology to disseminate influence products to foreign target audiences using a wide range of frequencies and spectrums: FM, TV UHF, VHF (in digital/analog formats), and cellular MMS/SMS broadcasts. This capability serves to deter adversarial aggression and counters social/political propaganda that threaten U.S vital interests in support of the National Defense Strategy. The Next Generation FABS is the Broadcast Dissemination Platform (BDP) which integrates additional capabilities to enhance MISO broadcast, reduces Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP), and consists of three variants (Light/Medium/Heavy). The Next Generation Loudspeaker (NGLS) program is a MCA Program (ACAT III) in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5135.02 and the guidance in DoD Instruction 5000.85 along with the Acquisition Executive Memorandum, dated 08 December 2023. The purpose of the NGLS program to develop systems demonstrating NGLS Dismounted (D), Scatterable Media (SM), Sonic Projection (SP), Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), capabilities. Mounted (M) transferred to the United States Army. The Media Production Center (MPC) program number 765 has transitioned from the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway and was re-designated as a Support Program, subcategory Mission Support, within the Acquisition Workload Master List. MPC is a Support Program providing Commerical off the Shelf (COTS) Information Technology (IT) hardware and software in support of various Military Information Support Operations (MISO) media production capabilities. S375 Weapons Systems/Target Engagement: This project provides for next generation system development and Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I), testing, and integration of specialized weapon systems and weapon accessories to meet the unique requirements of SOF. Efforts include muzzle brakes and suppressors, and P3I for assault, sniper, and crew served weapons leveraging the latest technological advances to achieve overmatch capability against emerging threats. The Weapons Systems/Target Engagement portfolio has been designated as employing the use of Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) and Purchase Acquisition Pathways at Milestone C. Weapons/Target Engagement The Weapons/Target Engagement program has been designated as a Middle Tier of Acquisition effort, leveraging emerging technology and rapid prototyping efforts for the Mid-Range Gas Gun-Automatic (MRGG-A), Mid-Range Gas Gun – Sniper (MRGG-S), Light Machine Gun – Medium (LMG-M) Light Machine Gun – Automatic (LMG-A) and Reduced Signature Assault Rifle (RSAR). The total cost of the Weapons/Target Engagement (Program Number 709) Middle Tier of Acquisition effort, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. The Legacy Weapons/Target Engagement portfolio has been designated as a Purchase Acquisition Pathway. S385 Soldier Protection and Survival Systems: This project funds the development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of SOF, including: individual survival equipment; hearing protection; clothing systems; load bearing equipment; Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM) systems; Counter Uncrewed Systems (CUxS) (aerial, ground and maritime); and personal safety equipment to improve the mobility of SOF, while conducting varied missions. These missions are generally conducted in harsh and hostile environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. Efforts relating to soldier protection and survival requirements will improve survivability and mobility of SOF while conducting varied missions. The CUxS efforts rely on cutting edge detection sensors, both passive and active, paired with kinetic and non-kinetic defeat systems to allow SOF operators to conduct SOF missions in denied and hostile environments worldwide. SPEAR The Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) pre-Milestone C. PDAS The Power and Data Accessory Suite (PDAS) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) at Milestone C. TCCCE The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) ACAT III program at Milestone C. The Brain Health Blast Exposure Monitoring System Program is a Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) Program. MM-ECM The Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) ACAT III program at Milestone C. CUxS The CUxS program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) at Milestone C. PSM The Personal Signature Management (PSM) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) at Milestone C. ATFS Material solutions will consist of COTS/Modified COTS and integrate into existing SOF body work equipment. Systems will be procured from COTS sources utilizing existing contract mechanisms. Contracts in support of fielding/sustainment of any material solution will be a combination of sole source FFP five-year IDIQ contracts, Source America mandatory sole sources, small business set asides and prime vendor style multiple award contracts. The AFTS will utilize both SOFSA and component LOGSU for warehousing and sustainment. The ATFS program develops and fields an advanced tactical flotation for the individual operator in order to increase survivability. S385A Body Armor and Associated Equipment: This project provides specialized equipment with ballistic protection to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of SOF. Specialized ballistic equipment improves survivability and load bearing equipment impacting the mobility of SOF while conducting varied missions. This project enhances the SPEAR program by providing for the research, development, and testing of body armor plates, soft armor, helmets, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment to meet current ballistic threats that exist on the battlefield. The SPEAR Body Armor program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) at Milestone C. S395 Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems This project provides for the development, testing, and integration of specialized visual augmentation, laser and sensor systems equipment to meet the unique requirements of SOF and facilitate future Hyper-Enabled Operator (HEO) capabilities. Efforts in this area include binocular/monocular devices; next generation laser designation and geo-location systems; weapon aiming lasers, scopes and accessories; and training and simulation systems. Specialized visual augmentation, lasers and sensors will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. The Visual Augmentation, Lasers, and Sensor Systems portfolio has been designated as employing the use of Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) and Purchase Acquisition Pathways at Milestone C. VAS The Visual Augmentation System (VAS) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) at Milestone. The Legacy Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) portfolio has been designated as a Purchase Acquisition Pathway at Milestone C. S700 Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems: This project provides for communication systems to meet emergent requirements to support SOF. SOF units require communications equipment that improves their warfighting capability without degrading their mobility. SOF Communications Equipment and Electronics is a continuing effort to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust SOF command, control, communication, and computers (C4) capabilities. Communication efforts will maintain a command, control, and communications (C3) link between SOF Commanders and SOF Teams, and provide interoperability with all services, various agencies of the United States Government, Air Traffic Control, commercial agencies and allied foreign forces. S710 Tactical Systems Development: This project provides for the development, testing, and integration of specialized automation equipment to meet the unique requirements of SOF. Tactical systems provide forward deployed forces with advanced networking, automated data processing, storage, and display capabilities to support situational awareness, mission planning and execution, and command and control (C2) of forces. The TACLAN program number 745 will use an Evolutionary Technology Insertion (ETI) strategy to rapidly field production quantities of systems with proven technologies to provide tactical SOF elements from the individual operator to a larger Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) / Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) Headquarters (HQ), support for a wide range of tactical edge computing functions that support Command and Control (C2), Situational Awareness (SA), intelligence analysis and reporting, office automation, decision-making, mission analysis, planning, rehearsal, and execution support. Commercial and government sources are leveraged for required certifications, system level integration, functional, and operational testing, and evaluations. S725 Tactical Radio Systems: This project provides for the development of all SOF tactical radio programs. SOF units require radio communication equipment that improves their warfighting capability without degrading their mobility. The USSOCOM has developed an overall strategy to ensure that Tactical Radio Systems continue to provide SOF with the required capabilities throughout the 21st century. SOF tactical radios provide the critical C3 link between SOF Commanders and SOF teams involved in operational missions and training exercises. In addition, they provide interoperability amongst the services, various agencies of the United States Government, air traffic control, commercial agencies, and allied/coalition forces. Tactical Radios rapidly and seamlessly establish and maintain mobile and fixed C2 communications between infiltrated/operational elements and higher echelon headquarters, allowing SOF to operate with any force combination in multiple environments. The Remote Advise and Assist Virtual Accompany Kit (RAA VAK) integrates commercial technologies capable of providing partner forces with a tactical picture that SOF can monitor while maintaining seamless connectivity and situational awareness. The Blue Force Tracking (BFT) capabilities are used to remotely track and monitor SOF to provide situational awareness, threat warnings, force protection, combat search and rescue, and counter-fratricide. The USSOCOM has developed an overall strategy to ensure that these systems continue to provide SOF with the required capabilities throughout the 21st century. S800 Munitions Advanced Development: This project provides for the advanced engineering, operational system development, and qualification efforts related to SO-peculiar and Foreign/Non-standard munitions and equipment. Funding supports development of Insensitive Munitions (IM) technology and evaluation, in accordance with the statutory requirement set forth in U.S. Code, Title 10, Chapter 141, Section 2389 (December 2001). Testing is in accordance with the USSOCOM IM Strategic Plan. Funding also supports efforts to develop and improve Maritime Precision Engagement Munition (MPE-M), Ground Organic Precision Strike System (GOPSS), and Stand-Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM), including the development and integration of various technologies to enhance/modernize the SOPGMs delivered onto SOF and non-SOF platforms. MPE-M and GOPSS develop a SOF organic strike mission package to surgically strike an agile and mobile enemy, protect our forces, and minimize collateral damage. MPE-M develops a SOF specific, maritime, precision strike package for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Combatant Craft to defend forces and strike an evolving enemy while minimizing collateral damage. Maritime Precision Engagement -- Munitions (MPE-M) The Maritime Precision Engagement -- Munitions (MPE-M) portfolio has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) and a Purchase Acquisition Pathway at Milestone C. MUNITIONS The Ordnance and Ammunition portfolio has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) and a Purchase Acquisition Pathway at Milestone C. GOPSS The Ground Organic Precision Strike System (GOPSS) program has been designated as a Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT III) at Milestone C.
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (29)
Weapons, Program Number 709
The SOF weapons are developed to enable the operator to tailor the configuration of the weapon to the assigned mission and operational environment, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the weapons, which enables mission accomplishment and operator survivability.
Classified Program(s)
Details provided under separate cover.
Special Operations Mission Planning and Execution (SOMPE), Program Number 838
The SOMPE program develops, integrates, tests, and validates software enhancements required to meet SO-peculiar requirements for, and correct deficiencies to, mission planning, preview, and execution software tools to support all phases of SOF operations from deliberate to time-critical. SOMPE automates time-sensitive planning activities and provides enhanced situational awareness during mission execution. SOMPE provides the interoperable environment for SOF adaptive planning to integrate global operations including, but not limited to, precision strike software, digital navigation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) command and control. This program also provides the integration of SOMPE with multi-dimensional visualization systems, providing immersive mission rehearsal in minimal timeframes from the SOMPE mission plan. SOMPE is embedded in the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Headquarters, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOC), Joint Special Operations Task Forces, Joint Special Operations Aviation Components, and SOF warfighter platforms directly supporting the Interim National Defense Guidance Strategic focus on integrated deterrence, crisis, and conflict.
Tactical Local Area Network (TACLAN), Program Number 745
The TACLAN provides enterprise data center-like computational platform that connects multiple warfighting domains, theaters, and spectrum of conflict while transporting critical information through the Satellite Deployable Node program. The data collected at these vast locations help synchronize and inform broader Department efforts while improving our ability to share information with our Allies. Further development of TACLAN provides advanced computational platforms that are capable of performing Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning locally without the need of transporting massive amounts of data and congesting global networks.
Classified Program(s)
Details provided under separate cover.
Mission Command System/Common Operational Picture (MCS/COP), Program Number 841
MCS/COP is a system of systems that provides shared situational awareness for SOF Commanders across all domains at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. The MCS/COP ecosystem delivers a near-real time understanding of the operational environment to support decision making. The MCS/COP ecosystem is central to the USSOCOM's approach to operating in Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) environments and directly supports the USSOCOM's focus on integrated deterrence campaigning, irregular warfare, crisis, and conflict.
Satellite Deployable Node (SDN), Program Number 757
The SDN is a family of deployable, super high frequency, multi-band, satellite communications (SATCOM) systems providing deployed SOF users with the transport path for access to the SOF Information Environment (SIE) for high-capacity, voice, data, video teleconferencing (VTC), and full motion video (FMV) at all levels of classification. It consists of SDN Light, Medium, and Heavy subprograms, transport for intelligence variants, wide-band communications-on-the-move (COTM), technology insertions and Capital Equipment Replacement (CERP). The SDN program’s capabilities enable communications across multiple domains and theaters, supporting the major goals of the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance.
VAS Simulator, Program Number 810
Develop and field state-of-the-art virtual training systems that simulate real-world combat missions designed to test, evaluate and support certification of the individual SOF Terminal Attack Controllers that are critical enablers providing battlefield commanders with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute air-to-ground, indirect and surface fire support missions. Support the development and integration of three different versions (Immersive Dome, Desktop, and Deployable) of SOF Terminal Attack Controller virtual simulators designed to provide hands-on, life-like, instructor observed, combat scenarios that train and evaluate SOF operator's proficiency at pre-mission planning, battlefield awareness, mission comprehension, target location and assessment, proper choice of fire support platform, communication efficiency, battle damage assessment, and post reporting capabilities all designed to validate the requalification of operators to perform this valuable battlefield mission while reducing the risk of fratricide.
Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) Optics and Lasers, Program Number 810
The sensor technologies being developed include thermal imaging and intensification, shortwave infrared, multi-spectral, fusion, and other sensor types. Developmental efforts will continue to pursue reduced weight, increased range, enhanced situational awareness, greater data, and image processing/filtering. Bullet trace, wind speed/direction, and sensors that enable SOF operators to detect, identify, assess, and engage targets at greater ranges to include some efforts that are tied to Hyper Enabled Operator (HEO) applications are supported by this effort.
SOF Personal Equipment Advanced Requirement (SPEAR)-Body Armor, Program Number 807
Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) provides the SOF operator with the individual equipment required to meet USSOCOM unique missions. The SPEAR program provides for research, development, testing and evaluation of a variety of individual survival equipment including, but not limited to ballistic and environmental protective combat uniforms, load carriage systems, body armor vest systems and communication headsets by protecting to protect operators defending the homeland in a multi-domain threat environment.
Classified Program
Under classified cover.
Advanced Tactical Floatation System (ATFS)
The ATFS program provides for development, test and evaluation, fielding and sustainment of individual flotation systems and training in order to reduce the risk of drowning should an individual operator enter the water during maritime operations. ATFS increases operator survivability. ATFS program funding was previously justified under the SPEAR program.
Personal Signature Management (PSM), Program Number ZHE
The PSM program provides for development, test and evaluation, fielding and sustainment of signature reducing technology and training to reduce the probability of detection of the individual operator against current and emerging battlefield threat sensors. PSM increases both lethality and survivability.
Counter Uncrewed System (CUxS), Program Number 717
SOF CUxS, formerly Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), enhances the SOF operator’s ability to detect, identify, classify, locate, track, deter, defeat, and exploit uncrewed system threats. The USSOCOM is taking a holistic approach to countering uncrewed threats across the air, ground, and maritime domains, with initial emphasis towards uncrewed aerial threats. The funding request for this program supports a Family of Systems (FoS) design, development, integration, prototyping, and test of cutting edge technologies that deliver and integrate various capabilities including, but not limited to, interceptors, radio frequency detection and defeat, other passive detection/defeat, radar, and electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) to build enduring advantages and to rapidly adjust to new strategic demands. SOF CUxS requires maximum autonomy, low signature, and reduced size, weight, and power demands to enable SOF missions.
Multi-Mission Electronic Countermeasures (MM-ECM), Program Number 806
System modernization efforts have expanded the operational capabilities of MM-ECM equipment across multiple Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission areas, including force protection, counter-uncrewed systems, and counter weapons of mass destruction. The USSOCOM uses ground (mounted/dismounted) based jammers to provide MM-ECM capabilities to counter Radio Frequency (RF) controlled devices and cellular threats. This program provides scalable MM-ECM systems whose configuration and modularity address multiple mission critical capabilities to counter this threat globally. To stay ahead of emerging threats, the USSOCOM has historically developed advanced techniques on an annual basis. Through strategic partnerships with the services, and other government agencies, the USSOCOM vastly improved program affordability while maintaining Joint Force compatibility. The Next Generation MM-ECM is designed to support multiple SOF missions in integrated deterrence including force protection, countering weapons of mass destruction, and Counter Uncrewed Systems (CUxS), while maintaining combat-credible forces and cost effective Counter Violent Extremist Organization (CVEO) capabilities.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Program Number 809
The TCCC program provides lifesaving medical devices, ancillary equipment and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) sets, and brain health equipment for SOF. The CASEVAC procures a suite of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medical items including, but not limited to, intraosseous infusion devices, patient monitoring and assessment devices, emergency sairway kits, as well as devices that provide SOF the capability to support extraction, mobility, transportation, and sustainments of casualties in forward areas. The TCCC program fields essential lifesaving CASEVAC equipment and capabilities and is as platform to transition capabilities developed under the National Mission Force's Tactical Medical Programs. Brain health efforts support the development, test and evaluation of technologies to detect and capture blast overpressure events and mitigate blasts exposure to SOF. This campaigning capability provides significant ability to counter competitor coercion and lessen battlefield losses by providing timely, critical lifesaving and evacuation capabilities to the forward-deployed SOF operators.
Power and Data Accessory Suite (PDAS)
The Power and Data Accessories Suite (PDAS) is a Special Operations Command modular suite of power and data systems that will replace individual power and data system solutions. The PDAS includes evolutionary developments with an incremental plan to provide immediate solutions and evolve to a streamlined set of systems. The PDAS includes advanced power sources, power scavenger technologies, and Operator driven, integrated power and data management solutions. During the FY 2024 President's Budget submittal, this effort and funding were contained in SPEAR. PDAS development of integrated enabling technologies and protecting Operators defending the homeland in a multi-domain threat environment.
SOF Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR), Program Number 807
Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) provides the SOF operator with the individual equipment required to meet USSOCOM unique missions. The SPEAR program provides for research, development, testing and evaluation of a variety of individual survival equipment including, but not limited to ballistic and environmental protective combat uniforms, load carriage systems, body armor vest systems and communication headsets by protecting to protect operators defending the homeland in a multi-domain threat environment.
Media Production Center (MPC), Program Number 765
The MPC is a family of systems which includes multi-media production, editing, and archiving of capabilities to deliver imagery, audio, animation, and audio/video products of varying technical complexity to support SOF Psychological Operations operators. Message dissemination capability is essential for irregular warfare enabling SOF to gain the competitive edge. As our adversaries shift from counterinsurgencies to great power competition, technology must evolve to counter advanced threats, specifically in the emerging information warfare domain. SOF is charged with conducting Military Information Support Operations (MISO) to promote U.S. influence, shape conditions, and align political objectives that rival the adversarial resources in this domain.
Next Generation Loud Speakers (NGLS), Program Number 764
The NGLS requirements include five variants: Dismounted (D), Scatterable Media (SM), Sonic Projection (SP), Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Previously reported variant NGLS- Mounted (M) variant transferred to US Army.
Fly-Away Broadcast System (FABS), Program Number 753
The FABS is a third-generation radio, television, and cellular broadcast Family of Systems (FOS) that uses Government and industry standard technology to disseminate influence products to foreign target audience using a wide range of frequencies and spectrums: FM, TV, VHF, UHF (in digital/analog format), and cellular Multi-media Messaging Service/Short Message Service broadcasts. This capability services to deter adversarial aggression and counters social/political propaganda that threaten the U.S vital interests. The Next Generation FABS is the Broadcast Dissemination Platform (BDP) which integrates additional capabilities to enhance MISO broadcast, reduces size, eight, and power (SWAP), and consists of three variants (light, Medium, Heavy).
Next Generation Tactical Communications (NGTC), Program Number 798
The NGTC program consists of Next-Generation SOF Communication Systems which replace most of the currently fielded SOF tactical radios. Capabilities include real time, hostile and friendly force information; Line of Sight (LOS) and beyond LOS (BLOS) communications; and access to situational awareness in the form of intelligence inputs, broadcasts, and networks.
Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Program Number 742
The BFT is a family of devices used to remotely track and monitor SOF unit personnel. The capability enhances Command and Control, threat warning, force protection, situational awareness, combat search and rescue, counter-fratricide, and battlefield visualization and personnel recovery. This capability is unique to SOF because it requires the devices to support worldwide operations, be lightweight, portable, and secure using LPI/D waveforms. The BFT aligns to the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance by providing capabilities that allow our forces to prevail in conflict and allow for a resilient Joint Force and defense ecosystem.
Remote Advise and Assist /Virtual Accompany Kit (RAA/VAK), Program Number 697
The RAA/VAK provides SOF operators with the capability to harness technologies to improve communications with Partnered Forces (PF). The capability serves as a force multiplier by SOF Commanders, staff and operators access to near-real-time information and support activities such as mission planning an execution, while SOF operators remain at the last covered and concealed position, outside the maximum effective range of small arms fire. The systems provide End User Devices to the partner forces, which provide green force tracking, sensor querying for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, fire support, and improved target identification in limited or denied areas.
Stand-Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM), Program Number 796
The SOPGM provides for the integration and testing of service-common and recently developed precision guided munitions on SO-peculiar (SO-p) platforms.
Munitions Advanced Development
The Munitions Advanced Development provides for Insensitive Munitions (IM) technology development and evaluations that allow SOF munitions to pass testing which includes bullet impact, sympathetic detonation, fast cook off, slow cook off and shaped charge test. Testing is in accordance with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Insensitive Munitions Strategic Plan. Munitions product improvements enhance integrated deterrence by increasing capability, thereby reducing competitors' perceptions of the net benefits of aggression. These improvements are tested in accordance with Command priorities.
Ground Organic Precision Strike System (GOPSS), Program Number 710
The GOPSS program employs direct attack, aerial loitering munitions (ALM) and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) technologies to provide SO-peculiar (SO-p) strike capability at the team level to provide integrated deterrence that enables combat-credible forces to fight and win.
Maritime Precision Engagement Munition (MPE-M), Program Number 671
SO-peculiar loitering munition deployed from a Combatant Craft Medium using crewmember-in-the-loop terminal guidance against land and maritime targets.
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