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Expendable Countermeasures
Budget figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USAspending reports awards on a rolling basis, and this corpus runs through 2026-09-04. why partial FY2026 data? →
Budget trajectory
| Fiscal year | Amount |
|---|---|
| FY24 | $80.0M |
| FY25 | $83.6M |
| FY26 | $101.5M |
All series figures: P-1 TOA · PB2026
Decade view
P-1/R-1 workbook TOA basis, shown compact in $B/$M (the workbook records USD thousands); each figure cites its own President's Budget edition
The vertical scale does not start at zero: the baseline sits just below this program’s smallest year, so a low point on this line is not a small amount. Read the shape for direction and the grid below for the figures.
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $85.9M | $130.5M | $80.0M | ||
| Enacted | – | $120.5M | $79.8M | $83.6M | |
| Request | – | – | $79.8M | $99.8M | $101.5M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2024 book requested $79.8M for FY2024; the PB2026 book reported $80.0M as actual total obligation authority — $235.0K above the request. 80.0 − 79.8 = 0.2 USD millions — the compact figures above are rounded for reading.
Program lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Description — Expendable Countermeasures
Expendable countermeasures are vital self-protection equipment for both combat and non-combat aircraft operating in an environment that could include guided missile threats. Flares to distract infrared-guided surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, and chaff to confuse radar-guided missiles greatly improve the odds of Air Force aircraft returning safely from their mission tasks. As the number of advanced fifth-generation combat aircraft (such as the F-22 and F-35) in the Air Force inventory increases, this increase in the quantity of expendable countermeasure variants needed for those aircraft drives an increase in this funding request. Newly designed expendable countermeasures (such as the ones used on the F-22 and F-35) have higher unit costs than the equipment procured for older aircraft. This increase in unit cost is because these expendable countermeasures are recently designed to defeat the most newly fielded adversary threat systems and are more complicated to manufacture. The following Weapon System Cost Elements are represented in this P-1 line: EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES: -(L410) M206 Flare is an infrared countermeasures flare used by A-10, F-16, C-17, C-130, and other aircraft against heat seeking missiles. This item is procured through the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA)/Army. Although the M206 is being replaced by the MJU-61 in FY24, there will be improvement program costs in FY26. -(LA36) MJU-62 Flare is a multi-spectral countermeasure designed to be used as part of a flare cocktail pattern to confuse advanced infrared threat missiles. Used primarily on the C-17 and C-5 aircraft which require a 1 inch by 2 inch by 8 inch flare size to accommodate desired cocktail flare mixes. MJU-62 is being evaluated for use on other types of aircraft such as F-16, A-10 and HH-60. This item is procured through USAF. -(LA60) MK-124 is a hand-held device carried by personnel in life vests, flight suit pockets, or life raft survival kits used to identify the location of personnel during rescue and recovery missions. It consists of an aluminum case approximately 5.375 inches long, 1.625 inches in diameter and 8 oz. in weight with a protective rubber cap on each end. -(LA61) MJU-66 decoy Countermeasure Flare is an improved version of the MJU-64 providing increased decoy effectiveness and protection for the A-10, C-130 aircraft as well as HH-53 and HH-60 helicopters and is being evaluated for other aircraft. It is a one-piece aluminum case containing a payload of advanced special material elements, loaded into a multiple jettison unit magazine installed on a countermeasure dispenser. When deployed into the air stream, the special material reacts to emit an infrared signal to decoy infrared seeking missiles. This item is procured through the Navy PMA-272. -(LA66) MJU-61 is an infrared countermeasure flare used by F-35 aircraft against heat seeking missiles. The MJU-61 is replacing the M206 in FY24 and will be used on multiple aircraft. This item is procured through the Navy PMA-272. -(LA76) MJU-73 is a spectral flare that is used in a cocktail mix of 1 for 1 with the M219 flare to increase protection against heat-seeking missile threats. This 1x1x8 inch sized flare is primarily used on the HH-60, and is expected to be qualified on several fixed-wing aircraft in the near future. This item is procured through the US Air Force. -(LA84) MJU-52A/B Decoy is an infrared countermeasure decoy used by F-15 aircraft against heat seeking missiles. This item is procured through USAF and is sole source to Alloy Surfaces. It is an unique form factor mechanically dispensed from a BOL dispenser. -(LA85) MJU-75 Flare is a magnesium-based IR countermeasure. It consists of an aluminum case, crimped and sealed plastic end cap, rubber spacer, plastic piston, safe and ignition device, flare pellet and sealed cartridge cup. It is dispensed and ignited in flight by a BBU-35 impulse cartridge. Used on C-17, C-5, and being evaluated for future use on other aircraft such as A-10 and F-16. The MJU-75 will replace the MJU-53, which is also replacing the MJU-10 and MJU-7. This item is procured through USAF. -(LA88) MJU-76 Flare is a thrusted magnesium base IR countermeasure. It consists of a 1x1 aluminum case, crimped and sealed plastic end cap, compression pad, safe and ignition device with sealing O-ring, finned aluminum flight body containing the flare grain with a molded PEEK nozzle and a weighted nose. The case uses a sealed cartridge cup and the flare is dispensed and ignited in flight by a BBU-35 or CCU-145 impulse cartridge. Used on C-17, C-130, and being evaluated for future use on other aircraft such as A-10, F-16, and F-35. MJU-76 will replace the MJU-71 and MJU-68. -(L580) MK-58 is a marine location marker consisting of an aluminum body containing two pyrotechnic candles of a red phosphorus composition. The ignition end of the marker has three holes, two for smoke and flame emission and one for water to enter the MK72 Mod 1 seawater-activated battery. Adhesive foil discs hermetically seal the two emission holes. A reinforced adhesive foil strip with a rectangular pull ring hermetically seals the battery. The adhesive foil seals are protected during handling and shipping by a replaceable polyethylene protective cover. MK-58 is procured through Navy Crane. -(LA90) MJU-77 is an infrared countermeasure flare with improved performance against heat seeking missiles. The MJU-77 is a substitute for MJU-61 and will be used on multiple aircraft. This item is procured through the Navy PMA-272. -(LA20) MJU-51 decoy countermeasure flare that generates an IR signature through a pay-load of advanced special material elements, loaded into a multiple jettison unit magazine installed in a countermeasure dispenser. When deployed into the air stream, the special material reacts to emit an infrared signal to decoy infrared seeking missiles. This item is procured through a U.S. Army managed contract vehicle. IMPULSE CARTRIDGES: -BBU-35 Impulse Cartridge (MG62): Deploys countermeasure chaff and ignites flares from the aircraft dispenser for multiple aircraft. Applicable to the M206, MJU-61, MJU-66, MJU-64, MJU-71, MJU-73, MJU-75, etc. countermeasure flares and RR170 and RR188 chaff. -BBU-36 Impulse Cartridge (MG11): Deploys countermeasure flare on multiple aircraft to protect aircraft from IR weapons. Flare applications include: MJU-7, MJU-10, MJU-40, MJU-53 AND MJU-62. -BBU-46 Impulse Cartridge (MT40): Deploys a MJU-23 countermeasure flare on the B-1. -BBU-48 Impulse Cartridge (SS27): Deploys countermeasure chaff on multiple aircraft to protect aircraft from radar and radar guided weapons. Chaff applications include: RR-180 and RR-196. -BBU-59 Impulse Cartridge (WD01): Deploys a MJU-39 countermeasure flare on the F-22. -BBU-63 Impulse Cartridge (SS44): Bomb ejection cartridge used with the BRU-44 bomb rack on the B-2. -ARD 446 Impulse Cartridge (WB33): Weapon and store release cartridge. -RR-170 Chaff (LY07): RF countermeasure; dispensed by BBU-35 -RR-180 Chaff (SY16): RF countermeasure; dispensed by BBU-48 -RR-188 Chaff (3W37): RF countermeasure; dispensed by BBU-35 -RR-196 Chaff (CY94): RF countermeasure; dispensed by BBU-48 -RR-196(T-1) Chaff (NY02): RF countermeasure; dispensed by BBU-48 -RR-198/AL: F-35 operational chaff round dispensed by CCU-145. Procurement will be through a Navy managed contract vehicle. -RR-199: F-35 training chaff round dispensed by CCU-145. Procurement will be through a Navy managed contract vehicle. -CCU-106: Government-owned weapon and stores release cartridge. This cartridge will replace the proprietary ARD 446 cartridge over the next several years. Procurement will be through an Air Force managed contract vehicle. -CCU-107 (MT95): Government-owned weapon and stores release cartridge. This cartridge is currently used on the KC-46 and will replace the proprietary ARD 863 cartridge over the next several years. Procurement will be through a Navy managed contract vehicle. -CCU-145 (WB24): Deploys countermeasure flares from F-35. Applicable to MJU-68 and MJU-71 -CCU-167 (DWGY): Cutter cart for steel hoist cables on helicopters and various towed targets on multiple aircraft -MK2 (M190): Weapons and pylons release cartridge; tanks and special equipment; cutter cartridge. -MK 107 MOD 1 (M943): Used on rotary launcher for B-1, MXU-611 Fuel Tank Release mechanism and LAU-93A Phoenix Missile Launcher -M21 (M500): Parachute reefing line cutter on C-17 These funds will also procure inventoried items which may not be procured on an annual basis and could be required on an emerging basis. Variations to cover critical shortfalls to inventory objectives as well as actual and planned expenditures will be addressed during execution year. Procurement quantities can change based on negotiated options/pricing bands and available funding, in accordance with Title 10, U.S Code Section 2308 BUY-TO-BUDGET ACQUISITION. Procurements for the execution year may vary due to changes in inventory objectives. Combatant commanders' requirements for Operational Plans influence these objectives, which are updated throughout the year. Funds may be used to address production Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS)/Material Shortages/Obsolescence issues through studies, bridge buys, life of type buys, supplier/parts replacement, to include electronic components used commercially and in short supply, and qualification activities to preserve future production capabilities and capacities. The FY 2026 request was reduced by 0.763 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. In accordance with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181), this item is necessary for use by the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities. This program element may include necessary test or evaluation equipment required to assess Advanced Infrared Countermeasure weapons system capabilities. Funding for this exhibit contained in PEs: 0208030F and 0207599F.
Justification
Justification — Expendable Countermeasures
This program, Expendable Countermeasures P-40A Category Impulse Cartridges Item (WB33) ARD-446, is a new start. This program, Expendable Countermeasures P-40A Category Impulse Cartridges Item (CY94) RR-196 Combat, is a new start. FY 2026 funds the purchase of Flares, Expendable Countermeasures, and Impulse Cartridges used by A-10, AC-130, F-15, F-16, C-5, C-17 and F-35/JSF aircraft, HH-53 and HH-60 helicopters and other aircraft to protect the warfighter against advanced air-to-air and ground-to-air infrared and heat seeking attack weapon systems and missiles. Funds may also be used for other Government costs including testing and Program Support Costs (PSC) such as travel, shipping, and other operational costs. The Air Force procures munitions to maintain appropriate quantities in the War Reserve Materiel (WRM) Munitions and test and training stockpiles. Active, Guard and Reserve components draw from the WRM stockpiles as required and receive test and training allocations annually based on current-year requirements. The FY 2026 request was reduced by 0.763 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.
Budget line items(workbook-cited)
P-1/R-1 workbook Total Obligation Authority basis (USD thousands) · PB2026.
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $80.0M |
| Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $83.6M |
| Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force | F | FY26 Disc. Request | $101.5M |
| Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force | F | FY26 Total | $101.5M |
Exhibit P-1R
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $2.38M |
| Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $2.38M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
J-book detail basis (R-2/P-40, USD millions) · PB2026 — a different accounting basis from the P-1/R-1 workbook TOA above; where the two disagree, the reconciliation strip under Budget figures shows both.
Wider than this screen — swipe the table sideways for the remaining fiscal-year columns.
| Project | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $80.0M | $83.6M | $101.5M | $101.5M |
Follow the dollar
No follow-the-dollar view — none of this program's high-confidence awards records a positive obligation at any place of performance (flows cover 312 of 1,938 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Related awards
Award linkage is shown for 32 of 200 profiled companies — high- and medium-confidence USAspending matches, each row labeled; medium is the weaker evidence. why partial award coverage? →
Rows marked medium rest on evidence weaker than a program-level match, and of more than one kind. An account-based row, where the award drew from the same appropriation account as this program, is an association, not evidence that this program paid for the contract. Where the evidence is instead an FPDS acquisition-program tag or a subaward description, the program is established but which of its budget lines paid is not. An announcement link a recorded review did not leave standing is medium too. Only high rows rest on the contract naming this program with a recorded review upholding it and no recorded rejection or refutation applying.
| Recipient | PIID | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ALLOY SURFACES CO INC | FA821317D0006 | high |
| ALLOY SURFACES CO INC | FA821319D0011 | high |
| AMTEC CORP | FA821316D0006 | high |
| AMTEC CORP | FA821322D0003 | high |
| ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | FA821317D0002 | high |
| ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | FA821321D0004 | high |
| ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO | N0010418DND01 | high |
| CCI CAPCO, LLC | FA821316D0008 | high |
| CCI CAPCO, LLC | FA821316F0022 | high |
| CCI CAPCO, LLC | FA821317D0001 | high |
| CCI CAPCO, LLC | FA821322D0002 | high |
| CCI CAPCO, LLC | N0010418DNF01 | high |
| CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC | FA821321D0008 | high |
| EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC | FA821321D0007 | high |
| KILGORE FLARES COMPANY LLC | FA821321D0005 | high |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | FA821321D0002 | high |
| PYROTECHNIC SPECIALTIES, INC | FA821316D0005 | high |
| PYROTECHNIC SPECIALTIES, INC | FA821316F0021 | high |
| PYROTECHNIC SPECIALTIES, INC | FA821316D0007 | medium |
Contractor concentration
No concentration index is published for this line. This line's high-confidence links do not clear the floor for a published concentration index — at least 3 awards across 2 contractor families holding positive obligations, with positive net linked dollars. An index below that floor is a fact about the sample, not about the market. Whatever further links this line carries are medium-confidence, and what each medium evidence path does and does not establish is set out in the methodology. Both bases are in the downloadable warehouse.
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 Expendable Countermeasures. No program-specific GAO finding for this line is in the ingested data. See the DOD oversight record.
Program dossier
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1,938 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →
Primary sources
Open any budget figure for its exact receipt. Verified line items lead with the highlighted government PDF; original spreadsheets download with their budget edition and exhibit in the filename.
Budget totals · TOA sources
FY2026 Department of Defense Budget: Procurement Programs (P-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit P-1 · O998
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2026_DoD_P-1_Procurement.xlsx.
FY2024 Department of Defense Budget: Procurement Programs (P-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit P-1 · O965
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2024_DoD_P-1_Procurement.xlsx.
FY2025 Department of Defense Budget: Procurement Programs (P-1) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit P-1 · O1016
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2025_DoD_P-1_Procurement.xlsx.
FY2026 Department of Defense Budget: Procurement Programs (P-1R) · comptroller.war.gov
Exhibit P-1R · N249,N250
Complete workbook · unchanged saved copy. Saves as PB2026_DoD_P-1R_Procurement.xlsx.
Detailed budget justification
The related TOA spreadsheets above use a different accounting basis from R-2/P-40 detail. Their amounts are not assumed to match these detailed sources.
FY2026 Air Force Ammunition Procurement · www.saffm.hq.af.mil
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