Countering Advanced Conventional Weapons (CACW)

(U)Countering Advanced Conventional Weapons (CACW) falls under the Navy's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) budget activity. The program's primary objective is to develop and demonstrate advanced technologies to counter emerging threats from conventional weapons. Specifically, the program focuses on intelligence engineering and aims to enhance the Navy's capabilities in countering advanced conventional weapons through research and development efforts. The details of the program are classified and are submitted annually to Congress in the classified budget justification books.

The budget allocation for Program PE 0301377N supports the development and implementation of intelligence engineering projects aimed at countering advanced conventional weapons. The program's funding is dedicated to product development, with a focus on various contract methods and types performed by different activities and locations. The program's schedule details are classified, but it is evident that the program spans from 2023 to 2028, indicating a long-term commitment to achieving its objectives. Overall, the program seeks to advance the Navy's capabilities in countering emerging threats from conventional weapons through strategic research, development, and demonstration efforts.