Next Gen Platform Dev/Demo
Abstract
This project demonstrates advanced nuclear-related components and technologies in support of the nuclear enterprise, nuclear deterrence operations missions, and integrated deterrence operations. Next Gen Platform Development/Demonstration efforts are accomplished through development, integration, experimentation, and evaluation of various technologies to include fuzes, aeroshells, inertial guidance, and strategic radiation hardened communications for demonstration in near-realistic operational environments. This program supports Department of Defense (DoD) priorities for enduring nuclear science and technology (S&T) for nuclear delivery systems. This effort will provide advanced technology development that will effectively address evolving threats and maintain operational effectiveness while also aligning with the highest-level guidance for nuclear forces identified in the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review and National Defense Strategy. This effort will contribute to preserving the viability of the nuclear deterrent in a cost-effective manner by reducing technical and programmatic risk associated with execution of the overall nuclear modernization program. This effort will advance materials and manufacturing methods to develop new, manufacturable options to increase capability and reduce cost for re-entry systems. These ends will be reached by developing technologies to inform future system requirements, establishing interagency partnerships for re-entry system platform development and infrastructure modernization, revitalizing nuclear workforce talent, and coordinating with existing programs for next generation strategic system development. Technology that enhanced and enabled this program in Program Element 0603211F Project 634094 was realigned into this PE for clarity and traceability. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver science & technology capabilities. The use of program funds in this program element would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0601102F, 0602020F, 0602102F, 0602201F, 0602202F, 0602203F, 0602204F, 0602602F, 0602605F, 0602788F, and 0602298F. This program element may include necessary expenses to support the operation and maintenance of facilities to manage, execute, and deliver science and technology capabilities. This program is in Budget Activity 3, Advanced Technology Development because this budget activity includes development of subsystems and components and efforts to integrate subsystems and components into system prototypes for field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 634094_0603273F_3_3600_PB_2025
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