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Unmanned ISR
Budget Figures
- FY24
- $6.73M
- FY25
- $31.6M
- FY26
- $2.28M
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 →
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 326 programs, ranked by FY2026 requested dollars. why →
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY24 Actuals | $6.73M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY25 Enacted | $31.6M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY25 Total | $31.6M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY26 Disc. Request | $2.28M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | SOCOM | FY26 Total | $2.28M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S855: Unmanned ISR | $196.8M | $6.73M | $31.6M | $2.28M | $2.28M |
| Program Element | $196.8M | $6.73M | $31.6M | $2.28M | $2.28M |
Program Narratives
Mission— Unmanned ISR
This project is part of the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) rapidly develops and deploys special capabilities to perform ISR for deployed Special Operations Forces (SOF) using non-traditional means. Group 1, 2, 3 and 4, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) developmental efforts are to identify, develop, integrate, and test Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) mission kits, mission payloads, air vehicle enhancements, and modifications to ground control stations. Based on stakeholder input and requirements, United States Special Operations Command develops and integrates UAS payloads to advance ISR capabilities that address dynamic and emergent operational needs of the SOF user. Efforts include improving imagery intelligence and electronic warfare payloads, capitalizing on developing technologies to reduce size, weight and power while addressing processing and data management challenges. This program also provides a mechanism for SOF user combat evaluation of emerging sensor technologies.
Mission— Unmanned ISR
This Program Element (PE) is part of the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) rapidly develops and deploys special capabilities to perform ISR for deployed Special Operations Forces (SOF) using non-traditional means. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has been designated as the Department of Defense lead for planning, synchronizing, and as directed, executing global operations against terrorist networks and targets. The USSOCOM requires the capability to find, fix, and finish time-sensitive high-value fixed and fleeting targets at the unit and team level without placing personnel and units in harm’s way. These targets can often only be identified with patient collection of information and require rapid, decisive action during the short periods in which they present themselves. This PE addresses the primary areas of ISR and targeting capabilities for SOF. The total cost of the MQ-1C Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) effort is $54.273 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The MQ-1C is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). The total cost of the Long Endurance Aircraft (LEA) MCA effort is $52.072 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The LEA is fully funded across the FYDP.
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (2)
Group 4 UAS: Long Endurance Aircraft (LEA), Program Number 4GD
The LEA provides SOF with relatively low-cost uncrewed aircraft family of systems to meet ISR requirements in austere and permissive environments for use in Irregular Warfare operations.
Group 4 UAS: MQ-1C, Program Number 781
Group 4 UAS are large systems that weigh greater than 1,320 pounds and fly higher than 18,000 feet (flight level 180). Provides for development efforts to identify, integrate, and test SO-p mission kits to include improved communications/networking, sensors, payloads, pod, and weapons integration. Complete sensor pod testing and battle management system integration and test.
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 326 programs). why →
Lobbying Mentions
Showing 25 of 165 from the Senate LDA disclosure database.
FY25 Appropriations Homeland security and border security. Bioterrorism. Immigration. Aviation security. Unmanned aerial
FY25 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Homeland security and border security. Bioterrorism. Immigratio
H.R. 9026 & S.4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.9028 & S.4796 - Trans
H.R. 9026 & S.4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.9028 & S.4796 - Trans
Spectrum, to include 5G. Certification. Commercial aviation. Aviation quality and safety. Advanced aviation infrastructu
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 202
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act and implementation (P.L.119-21). H.R.5342 & S.2354 - Commerce, Justice, Science and R
H.R.5342 & S.2354 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.4552 & S.2465 - Transp
H.R.4213 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriat
House (no bill number) and Senate (no bill number) Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill - issues a
House (HR 8774) and Senate (no bill number) Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill - issues and fund
House (HR 8774) and Senate (S 4921) Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill - issues and funding rela
House (HR 8774) and Senate (S 4921) Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill - issues and funding rela
House (HR 8774) and Senate (S 4921) Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill -- issues and funding rel
House (HR 4016) and Senate (no bill number) Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill -- issues and fun
House (HR 5371) and Senate (S 2882) Fiscal Year 2026 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act - monitored legislatio
House (HR 5371) and Senate (S 2882) Fiscal Year 2026 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act - monitored legislatio
House (no bill number) and Senate (no bill number) Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill -- issues
P.L. 118-31 - National Defense Authorization Act FY24, P.L. 118-47 Div. A - Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY2
H.R. 8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY25 (Senate bill pending), H.R. 8512/S. 4443 - Intelligence Author
P.L. 118-31 - National Defense Authorization Act FY24, P.L. 118-47 Div. A - Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY2
H.R. 8070/S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act FY25, H.R. 8774/S. 4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Ac
P.L. 118-159 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act FY25, H.R. 8774/S. 4921
National Defense Authorization Act FY26, Department of Defense Appropriations Act FY26, Intelligence Authorization Act F
H.R. 3838 - National Defense Authorization Act FY26 (Senate bill pending), H.R. 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriati