Sensor Development
Abstract
The U-2S Dragon Lady platform is a high-demand/low-density aircraft equipped with modular sensor and data link systems providing flexibility and mission essential Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) to the Combatant Commands, Joint and Combined forces, and the Intelligence Community in peacetime and wartime. The program supports core missions such as Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations (outlined in CJCSI 3250.01) supporting the National Defense Strategy, in addition to other missions that include execution of CCMD OPLANs and CONPLANs, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HADR), Counter Violent Extremist Organizations, and third-party treaty verification/monitoring via the OLIVE HARVEST mission. The FY 2025 budget year is the final year that the Air Force has budgeted for the operational capability of the U-2 platform. Previously programmed funds in PE 35202F have been shifted to PE 35206F to support ASARS-2C test/eval and fielding, which will enable vastly improved collection against emerging threats through the remainder of scheduled U-2 operations. This capability and any enhancements will transferable to the broader enterprise. Additionally, the U-2 program will continue to support emergent and/or experimental RDT&E efforts in support of Joint All-Domain Command and Control [JADC2] and Advanced Battle Management System [ABMS] as a platform surrogate for risk reduction in support of SECAF's Operational Imperative-2 as well as surrogate test for RCO capabilities and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations technology development. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 674820_0305202F_7_3600_PB_2025
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