AIAMD Software Development & Integration

The AIAMD Software Development & Integration program (PE 0606118A) is a key Army initiative focused on enhancing the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) system through agile software development, integration, and testing. The program's primary objective is to deliver rapid and iterative software capability improvements that address evolving Warfighter priorities, emerging threats, and integration requirements for new sensors and effectors. Funding supports a broad range of development, integration, and testing activities.

Software Development activities under this line item are managed by the Army's AMD Mission Command Product Office, which executes the IAMD Battle Command System (IBCS) program using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. This approach enables quarterly Program Increments and annual capability releases, allowing for continuous delivery and fielding of new or improved functions. The software development process includes functional testing at the Contractor System Integration Lab, performance validation at the Government System Integration Lab, and subsequent testing at White Sands Missile Range with tactical sensors and weapons. Plans emphasize expanding development capacity to meet increasing integration demands, supporting baseline capabilities such as Patriot, IFPC, LTAMDS, and FAAD C2 convergence into IBCS.

Modeling and Simulation is another critical component, providing cost-effective and flexible methods for validating software performance and system integration. The program utilizes a high-fidelity digital simulation environment to test the IAMD system end-to-end. Each software increment is assessed at the Government System Integration Lab to inform test readiness, with additional real-world scenario development and defense planning. Efforts include continual testing of IBCS software, identification of software deficiencies prior to release, hardware and software upgrades for lab compatibility, and feasibility studies for integrating new platforms such as THAAD and F-35 into the IBCS architecture.

Test and Evaluation activities are designed to ensure the operational effectiveness and compatibility of the AIAMD system and its integrated components. High-fidelity testing is conducted at the Tactical Systems Integration Lab and White Sands Missile Range, focusing on both developmental and operational test events for baseline and future capabilities. The annual Integrated Fires Test Campaign serves as a central venue for system-of-systems level developmental and operational testing, supporting efficient resource use and qualification of integrated fires solutions. Plans include developmental testing with LTAMDS, IFPC, Sentinel A4, RIG-360, and ALPS, as well as support for fielding the Guam Defense System capability and participation in joint events such as Orange Flag and Project Convergence.

The mandatory (reconciliation) funding supports full integration of THAAD into the AIAMD architecture and foundational requirements for the Golden Dome for America (GDA) initiative. GDA development activities focus on remotely operated autonomous systems and AI-enabled fire control, aiming to reduce human-in-the-loop interactions, leverage AI technologies to decrease cognitive load, and enable consolidated remote operations of sensors and shooters. These efforts are intended to enhance system performance, responsiveness, and adaptability in complex operational environments.

The AIAMD Software Development & Integration program is structured to provide the Army with a flexible, scalable, and responsive software architecture that can rapidly adapt to changing operational requirements and technological advancements. By leveraging agile development practices, high-fidelity modeling and simulation, and rigorous testing protocols, the program seeks to ensure that integrated air and missile defense capabilities remain effective against current and future threats. Funding realignment from previous efforts under PE 0605457A/Project S40 reflects the Army's commitment to accelerating software delivery and integration through the Software Acquisition Pathway.