Soldier Systems - Warrior Dem/Val

Abstract

A portion of this funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Small Unit Power (SUP) program. Project EY2 - Integrated Soldier Power Data System - Core (ISPDS-C): Includes power and data managing/distribution devices, cutting-edge energy storage solutions, and power scavenging devices. These capabilities fill the power and energy gaps created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, such as heads up displays, situational awareness displays, global positioning systems, weapon sensors, radios, night vision systems, and other devices. This project line develops power sources and power management solutions for the individual Soldier and squad for use in all operating environments. EY2 develops and evaluates capabilities to fill the power and energy requirements for critical Integrated Tactical Network Soldier worn systems to include tactical radios, assured position navigation and timing, Next Generation Squad Weapon, Nett Warrior, Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (all variants), and the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS). ISPDS-C systems will enable dismounted Soldiers and squads to execute their missions more efficiently, independently, for longer durations and with fewer battery resupplies while reducing the logistical and physical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. This project also develops and integrates vehicular on-the-move charging. Project EY4 - Universal Battery Charger (UBC): Fills the power and energy gap created by the increase in mission essential, Soldier portable power consumers, by providing a variety of charging solutions capable of providing power to handheld communication devices and military batteries to support mounted and dismounted formations. The UBC is suited for mounted and dismounted operations at the company level and below in multi-domain and austere operating environments. The system can draw power from wall outlets, vehicle power, generators, and solar power sources. The UBC enables dismounted Soldiers to execute their missions with fewer battery resupplies, thus reducing the logistical burden associated with moving fuel and batteries. The UBC capability allows dismounted Soldiers to operate independently for longer missions. The UBC fills the power and energy gap associated with bulk charging. Project FK4 - Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS): The SBS is a small unmanned aerial vehicle. The SBS provides a near term solution to three Army War-fighting Challenges at the Infantry Squad level: develop situational understanding, conduct air-ground reconnaissance, and conduct joint combined arms maneuver. The system is simple to deploy and use to support the squad leader's decision-making process. The system allows Soldiers to obtain local situational awareness and understanding of their immediate surroundings while remaining in covered or concealed positions. The SBS program will be procured through multiple phases. We will use the funding in this project to develop, integrate, and qualify additional capabilities for each phase. Funding in this project aligns with the Army's priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. Project LS2 - Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Sys-Eng Dev: This project focuses on the development, testing and qualification of Loitering Munitions in support of the Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) Directed Requirement (DR) approved on 09 December 2022. Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) lack adequate proportional organic capabilities at echelon to apply immediate, point, long range, and direct fire effects to destroy tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade, and personnel targets, while producing minimal collateral damage in complex terrain in all environmental conditions. The LUS DR dated 09 December 2022 addresses this capability gap with Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO). The LUS DR is to rapidly deliver multiple tranches of capability using a "buy, try, decide" methodology to increase organic lethality in the IBCTs and inform future requirements. The funding contained within this budget line and project will conduct evaluations of technologies and capabilities in the loitering munitions capability space. Depending on the maturity of evaluated systems, limited developmental, safety and materiel release testing may be done to enable fielding of products in support of the LUS DR. FY25 funding in the amount of $16.363 million is in support of the Pacific Defense Initiative. S65 - Soldier Power: Soldier Power enables dismounted Soldiers to efficiently execute missions for longer durations by reducing the logistical burden associated with fuel and primary (disposable) batteries. Platoon Power Generation (PPG) - PM E2S2: This project supports the demonstration and development of a PPG. The Small Unit Power (SUP) PPG will provide small units with sufficient portable power to sustain Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) unit power demand in support of 48 to 72 hour missions. It will be used for charging batteries and powering various types of Army communications and electronics devices.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 0604827A_5_2040_PB_2025
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding increase for Platoon Power Generator development and initiates development activities for Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Systems.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Readers

• Electrical Engineering
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs
• Microelectronics
• Space