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Satellite Communications Systems
Budget Figures
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? →
| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY24 | $69.9M |
| FY25 | $59.7M |
| FY26 | $62.9M |
All series figures: P-1 TOA · PB2026
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 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $30.1M | $39.8M | $69.9M | ||
| Enacted | – | $39.8M | $72.9M | $59.7M | |
| Request | – | – | $72.9M | $59.7M | $62.9M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
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
Description — Satellite Communications Systems
The Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Systems line provides funding for the procurement of shipboard terminal equipment for ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and ship-to-aircraft tactical communications via earth orbiting relay satellites. This includes Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and baseband equipment assembled and grouped into systems and subsystems structured to address specific naval communications requirements. These systems provide modem processors and peripheral equipment that control the RF links for message traffic, direct data transfer, and secure voice communications. They are selected and oriented by communications traffic levels, types of communications, and operational missions. The Wideband Anti-Jam Modem System (WAMS) is a Navy technology upgrade that enhances communication capability of shipboard and submarine Navy Multiband Terminals (NMTs) by providing wideband Anti-Jam (AJ) Satellite Communication throughput over Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS). WAMS is a major contributor in supporting the National Defense Strategy by investing in resilience to provide assured communications capabilities. WAMS enables space segment Anti Jam (AJ) diversity (EHF/AEHF and WGS), thus enabling ships and submarines equipped with the modem to operate in wideband links closer to threat jammers. WAMS enables the use of WGS X and Ka-band resources to assure access to mission critical communications to provide Resilient Command, Control, and Communications (RC3) capabilities in contested/degraded environments, formerly known as Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2AD). The use of WAMS Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) on WGS will augment AEHF Extended Data Rate (XDR) services to provide the information throughput capacity necessary to support critical Command and Control capability. Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA)/ Miniaturized DAMA: Ultra High Frequency (UHF) DAMA and MINI DAMA systems supports Command and Control (C2) voice and data communications over Satellite and Line of Sight (LOS) links. UHF SATCOM systems are formally specified as a threshold capability for global maritime command control and communications in a Distributed Maritime Environment to execute current warfighting plans and are required for National Command and Control capability. Cryptographic modernization is required for UHF systems to continue use and enable operations (e.g. Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Tomahawk Strike Network (TSN) and Intelligence Broadcast Services (IBS)). Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 6510.02E directs the military Services to modernize National Security Agency (NSA) certified cryptographic products and algorithms prior to published Last Year of Use dates to ensure secure, interoperable information sharing. NSA's published de-certification and cease key dates for crypto algorithm contained in UHF legacy communications systems. Funding provides for the engineering, testing, procurement, and product integration, including Thornton TRANSEC Algorithm Modernization (TTAM) efforts. TTAM modernization of UHF DAMA and MINI DAMA systems aligns with the Navy's foundational priorities of readiness and capabilities. FY 2024 is the last year of fielding. [P3A / (NR117) Global Broadcast Service (GBS)]: GLOBAL BROADCAST SERVICE (GBS - NR117): GBS is a Joint Satellite Communications (SATCOM) program with the Air Force as Executive Agent for all services. GBS provides a continuous, high speed, one way information flow of high volume data to units ashore, afloat or special operations. GBS supports routine operations, training and military exercises, special activities, crises, situational awareness, weapons targeting, and reconnaissance. Deployment of GBS internet protocol (IP) terminals will allow expanded use of military intelligence collection in a broader spectrum using SATCOM architecture. The Navy GBS Split IP effort enables near-real-time duplex asymmetric communications connectivity to ships/subs. GBS plays a pivotal role to support the Assured Command and Control (AC2) environment. [P3A - 2 / (NR112) Commercial Broadband Satellite program (CBSP) - Afloat]: CBSP is the U.S. Navy Commercial SATCOM program that provides the Navy's access to geostationary and Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) constellations. CBSP provides the only source of wideband SATCOM to Patrol Coastal (PC) and Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Ships, provides diversity for MILSATCOM on Unit Level Variant (ULV) ships, and augments MILSATCOM on Force Level Variant (FLV) ships. CBSP will support the procurement and installation of a commercial terminal and service architecture that significantly increase data throughput, Navy Resilient Command and Control (RC3), , and communication reliability. CBSP also increases space resiliency by providing band diversity, assured access, and redundancy for MILSATCOM. Included in the program are Small Ship Variant (SSV - Patrol Coastal and Mine Countermeasure Ships), Unit Level Variant (ULV - including Guided Missile Destroyers and Guided Missile Frigates), and Force Level Variant (FLV - large combatant ships including Carriers). Satellite Terminal (transportable) Non-Geostationary (STtNG) is variant of CBSP which fields a Commercial Off the Shelf terminal and militarized common interface system to access Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbits (NGSO) Proliferated Low/Medium/High Earth Orbit (PLEO/MEO/HEO) constellations. STtNG augments the CBSP family of terminals, taking advantage of additional commercial space segments, to provide a simultaneous multiband failover capability to current MIL/COMSATCOM systems. Quantities reflected in the budget enable a flexible architecture, initially with Ku band, and includes the planned addition of a Ka band antenna. STtNG falls under the CBSP CPD dated 27 Apr 2009 and has been validated by Fleet war gaming exercises. STtNG supports the Naval Operational Architecture (NOA) by adding satellite frequency diversity through a transportable system which will support current and future modems.
Description — MK-54 Torpedo Mods
The MK 54 is an anti-submarine torpedo deployed from surface ships and ASW air platforms in littoral scenarios operating in shallow water acoustic and environmental conditions, effective in the presence of threat countermeasures, and capable in deep water engagements. This line item procures MK 54 MOD 0 Torpedo Kits, MK 54 MOD 1 Torpedo Kits and High Altitude ASW Weapon Capability (HAAWC) Air Launch Accessory (ALA) Kits. The MK 54 MOD 0 LWT maximizes the use of Non-Developmental Item (NDI) technologies, incorporating the proven technologies from existing torpedo programs with state of the art Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) processors and is a modular upgrade to LWT Inventory. MK 54 MOD 1 builds on the MK 54 MOD 0 improvements to expand the torpedo's capability in shallow water littoral environment and improves the torpedo's counter-countermeasure capability to allow higher effectiveness in current and future threat environments. The High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC) provides the P-8A MPRA with the ability to release LWTs from high altitude to prosecute enemy submarine threats. [P5 / F5104 MK-54 MOD 0]: Funding under this cost code provides for the procurement of MK-54 MOD 0 hardware kits. The MK-54 MOD 0 Kits contract includes Processor Group Assembly (PGA), Control Group Assembly (CGA), Inertial Measurements Unit (IMU), and afterbody components and cabling. The MK-54 MOD 0 Array Nose Assembly (ANA) kits contract consists of array receivers and transmitters. Both contracts were competitively awarded. Other Items funded under this Cost Code include: - Engineering Services / Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) - Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) funding for pre-Proof of Manufacturing (POM) units and POM units in the base year of a new contract, first article testing, tooling and test equipment, procurement of technical data package updates and startup costs for production contractors. - Installation funding for government installation of the kits into All Up Rounds (AUR). - Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) funding for the procurement of obsolete commercial material to avoid the redesign and requalification of the electronics during the production cycle. [P5 / F5110 MK-54 MOD 1 HARDWARE]: Funding under this cost code provides for procurement of MK 54 MOD 1 hardware kits from two contractors. The MK 54 MOD 0 Kits contract provides the afterbody upgrade components, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Control Group Assembly (CGA) for the MK 54 MOD 1 Kit. The MK 54 MOD 1 Array contract provides the new 112 element array, receiver, transmitter, and Processor Group Assembly (PGA). Other items in this Cost Code include: - Engineering Services / Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) funding for (1)studies, (2)plans, (3)design changes, and (4)implementation of design changes by the contractor; primarily due to obsolescence that occurs during the contract performance. - Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) funding to produce Proof of Manufacturing (POM) units, first article testing, product improvement, tooling and test equipment, procurement of technical data package updates, and start-up costs for production contractors. - Installation funding for government installation of the kits into All Up Rounds(AUR). - Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) funding for the procurement of obsolete commercial material to avoid redesign and requalification of the electronics during the production cycle. [P5 / F5111 MK-54 MOD 2]: Funding under this Cost Code provides for the procurement of MK 54 MOD 2 Increment 1 LWT Program. The MK 54 MOD 2 Increment 1 program leverages the sonar hardware improvements developed under the MOD 1 program and improves the lethality and speed of the LWT by upgrading the Warhead and Otto Fuel afterbody to be compatible with new MOD 2 G&C system to counter challenging near-peer adversary submarines that are faster and deeper diving. Other items funded under this cost code include: - Engineering Services / Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) funding for (1) studies, (2) plans, (3) design changes, (4) implementation of design changes by the contractor; primarily due to obsolescence that occurs during the contract performance, - Production tasks performed by NUWC NPT and KPT and includes review of contractor generated Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), review and resolution of contractor failures and proposed corrective action, configuration management activities, contractor monitoring, risk analysis, technical problem resolution, software engineering, safety, integrated logistics support, environmental engineering, information systems, test equipment, software maintenance and updates, and refurbishment of notable test equipment to provide to the contractors. Funding maintains production specification in accordance with production processes, provides subject matter experts to support root cause analysis of failed contractor hardware, and monitors contractor defect and reduction processes to ensure deficiencies are effectively addressed. - Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) funding for the procurement of obsolete commercial material to avoid redesign and requalification of the electronics during the production cycle - Installation funding for government installation into All Up Round (AUR) [P5 / F5105 FLEET EXERCISE SYSTEMS]: Funding under this cost code provides for procurement of MK 54 Fleet Exercise Sections (FES) utilized during in-water acceptance testing of MK-54 kits, fleet exercises and developmental and operational testing. [P5 / F5109 HAAWC]: Funding under this cost code provides for procurement, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and non-recurring engineering of the MK-54 High Altitude ASW Weapon Capability (HAAWC) for the P-8 aircraft. HAAWC is an Air-Launched Accessory (ALA) that allows for employment of the MK 54 outside the current P-8 air launch envelope. The nonrecurring cost sub-cost element is required for redesign due to obsolescence and qualification of new products or contractors and proof of manufacturing units for first article testing, as well as product improvement, value engineering, tooling, test equipment, procurement of technical data package updates, start-up costs, and other one-time costs in the first year of the production contract. [P5 / F5003 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT]: Funding under this cost code provides for procurement and maintenance of support and test equipment at Naval Undersea Warfare Centers (NUWC) Keyport and Newport, and the contractor facility for assembly, testing, and integration. [P5 / F5830 PRODUCTION ENGINEERING IN-HOUSE]: Funding under this cost code provides for production engineering tasks performed by NUWC Newport and Keyport and includes review of contractor generated ECPs, review and resolution of contractor failures and proposed corrective action, configuration management activities, contractor monitoring, risk analysis, technical problem resolution, software engineering, safety, integrated logistics support, environmental engineering, and information systems. Funding maintains production specification in accordance with production processes and provides subject matter experts to support root cause analysis of failed contractor hardware and monitor contractor defect resolution and reduction processes to ensure deficiencies are effectively addressed. [P5 / F5840 QUALITY ASSURANCE]: Funding under this cost code provides for quality assurance tasks performed by Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport and Keyport including: conducting quality assurance reviews of the contractor and subcontractors, documentation indicating contractor conformity to product performance requirements, and review of objective quality evidence. [P5 / F5860 ACCEPTANCE TEST & EVALUATION]: Funding under this cost code provides for government production acceptance test planning and conducting the production acceptance test program of contractor hardware, including in-water testing of the torpedoes on department ranges. [P5 / F5900 PRODUCTION ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR]: Funding under this cost code provides for contractor support to the program office.
Justification
Justification — Satellite Communications Systems
The FY 2026 request was reduced by $2.750 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." The FY 2026 request was reduced by $1.427 million for civilian personnel to optimize the workforce in compliance with Executive Order 14210, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative." FY 2026 funding request increases by $3.198 million to align with increased fielding of Satellite Terminal (transportable) Non-Geostationary (STtNG) terminals (Qty 44), to include six (6) Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships, and procurement and installation of S-band capability on STtNG equipped ships. In FY 2026, the GBS program will procure and install two (2) Global Broadcast System (GBS) and procure eight (8) Portable Receive Terminals. Wideband Anti-Jam Modem System (WAMS) will procure eight (8) modems and installation quantity 14. Starting in FY 2025, the CBSP program has updated its installation costs for STtNG terminals to reflect estimates based on historical actual cost data. The historical cost data is based on the last two (2) years of actual installation data. Increased estimates are attributed to greater than budgeted (~2%) inflation impacting material and labor rates, and changes to Ship Change Document (SCD) requirement specifications needed to address design changes and discrepancies found during pre-installation ship checks. Cost drivers include unanticipated extensions of production due to challenges such as procuring materials, system locations, or unforeseen services required. Prior estimates did not factor in sufficient risk for the uncertainty originating from forecasts based on component changes, installation services, cost increase impacts, and predecessor system installs data. The updated installation costs reflect cost realism based on the historical data by platform.
Justification — MK-54 Torpedo Mods
The FY 2026 request was reduced by $4.087 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." FY2026 program funding changes: The FY 2026 request for MK-54 Torpedo Mods includes $1,692 thousand of discretionary and $111,821 thousand of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $113,513 thousand. The mandatory funds cover the requirement for the FY 2026 MK 54 MOD 1 Kits (54) for $71,950 thousand, HAAWC Kit/ ALA containers (28) for $18,734 thousand, Support Equipment for $2,101 thousand, Production Engineering for $7,882 thousand, Quality Assurance for $5,270 thousand, Acceptance Test & Evaluation for $4,435 thousand, Production Engineering Contractor Support for $807 thousand and Fleet Exercise Systems for $642 thousand. Further information for this reconciliation request is provided in Section 20004 (Munitions & Supply Chain) of the Reconciliation Exhibit. 2.1.1) MK-54 Kits - MOD 1 - FY 2026 includes $0 discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for 54 MOD 1 Kits for $63,998K. The MK 54 Mod 1 Kit unit cost is the combination of two contract awards for new Progeny MK54 Mod 1 Array Kit which was awarded in November 2024 which included FY23-FY25 requirements base year and the NUWC Keyport Direct Cite (DC) Raytheon MK54 Common Parts base year contract awarded in December 2024 utilizing an Not to Exceed (NTE) Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) which included FY23 and FY24 Afterbody Common Parts kits requirements. NUWC Keyport DC Raytheon MK54 Common Parts Kits Base Year option was definitized in March 2025 and did not contain out-year options. NUWC Keyport is currently working with Raytheon to add Option Year 1 as a standalone which would include pricing for the FY25 MK54 Common Parts procurement requirements. 2.1.2) Diminishing Manufacturing Sources - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for $2,413K for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources. 2.1.3) MK-54 Engineering Services / ECPs - FY 2026 includes $0 discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Engineering Services for $5,539K. 2.1.4) MK-54 Mod 1 Installation - FY 2026 includes $0 discretionary funding plus $0 reconciliation funding. A decrease from FY 2025 due to 0 installs FY 2026. 4.1.1) Fleet Exercise Systems - FY 2026 includes $0 discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for 6 Fleet Exercise Systems for $642K. 7.1.1) HAAWC Kits - FY 2026 includes $0 discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for 28 HAAWC Kits $12,684K. 7.1.3) HAAWC Engineering Services / ECPs - FY 2026 includes $1,692K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Engineering Services for $118K. 7.1.6) Diminishing Manufacturing Sources - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources for $295K. 7.1.7) HAAWC In-House Production Engineering Support - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for HAAWC Production Engineering Support $5,637K. 12.1) Support Equipment - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Support Equipment $2,101K. 13.1) Production Engineering In-House - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Production Engineering Support $7,882K. 14.1) Quality Assurance - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Quality Assurance $5,270K. 15.1) Acceptance Test & Evaluation - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Acceptance Test & Evaluation $4,435K. 16.1) Production Engineering Contractor - FY 2026 includes $0K discretionary funding plus reconciliation funding for Production Engineering Contractor $807K.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
P-1/R-1 workbook Total Obligation Authority basis (USD thousands) · PB2026.
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY24 Actuals | $69.9M |
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY25 Enacted | $59.7M |
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY26 Disc. Request | $62.9M |
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY26 Total | $62.9M |
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.
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| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element — line 1 | $1.49B | $69.9M | $59.7M | $62.9M | $62.9M |
| Program Element — line 2 | $1.67B | $104.1M | $81.6M | $1.69M | $1.69M |
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 149 of 1,938 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.
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 Satellite Communications Systems. No program-specific GAO finding for this line is in the ingested data. See the DOD oversight record.
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? →