Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Eng Dev

The Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Engineering Development (PE 0604804A) program is a comprehensive Army research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) initiative focused on modernizing and enhancing a wide range of logistics and engineer support equipment. The program's goal is to address capability gaps in mobility, sustainment, and survivability for Army units operating in increasingly complex and contested environments. It funds system development, demonstration, and testing for watercraft, bridging, material handling, construction, maintenance, soldier support, water purification, petroleum distribution, and mobile electric power systems. The FY 2026 budget reflects targeted increases and decreases across projects to align with modernization priorities, workforce optimization, and government efficiency initiatives.

Engine Driven Gen Ed (Project 194) aims to provide adaptable and efficient electrical power sources for Army modernization priorities, including network modernization, soldier lethality, long-range precision fires, and air and missile defense. The project supports Tactical Electric Power programs, developing a standard family of Mobile Electric Power systems for all DoD services. Key objectives include prototyping and testing the Prime Power Distribution Systems, which encompasses the Improved Primary Switching Center, Improved Secondary Distribution Center, and Tactical Prime Power Transformer. The Small Tactical Electrical Power program is also a critical enabler, modernizing legacy small power generation systems to support soldier-borne sensors and field hospitals. FY 2026 funds focus on completing development and prototyping/testing activities.

Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV) (Project EJ9) supports the development and testing of a family of watercraft designed to enable Dynamic Force Repositioning and sustainment in anti-access/area denial environments. The MSV(L) provides upgraded capabilities such as higher speed, reduced draft, and increased payload, replacing the aging LCM-8 class. The project includes testing of prototypes, analysis of requirements, and exploration of autonomous solutions to support INDOPACOM and Army Title 10 watercraft needs. FY 2026 funding supports ongoing prototype testing and requirements development for future vessel variants and enablers.

Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) (Project FG4) and the associated Mobile Camouflage System are focused on increasing survivability against multi-spectral threats and reducing detection by enemy sensors. ULCANS Increment I is developing enhanced variants for woodland, arctic, and desert/urban environments. The Mobile Camouflage System provides full-spectrum signature management for vehicles, including the Abrams and Bradley Fighting Vehicle, enabling concealment against ground, aerial, and satellite threats. FY 2026 funding supports continued development, prototyping, and integration of these systems onto combat platforms.

Combat Engineer Equipment (Project H01) is a new start in FY 2026, supporting the engineering, manufacturing, and development of equipment for horizontal and vertical construction missions. The project aims to improve mobility for Brigade Combat Teams, Combat Support Brigades, and Multi-Roll Bridge Companies by developing systems such as excavators, dozers, cranes, and rapid airfield construction capabilities. Funding supports pre-milestone activities, integration, software development, logistics, training devices, and prototype testing for emerging combat engineer equipment.

Field Sustainment Support (Project L39) focuses on aerial delivery modernization, including the Rapid Rigging and De-Rigging Airdrop System, Joint Precision Airdrop System, and Sustainment Aerial Delivery Equipment - Sling Load. These systems improve cargo delivery efficiency, safety, and precision, especially in contested logistics environments. FY 2026 funds support the engineering and manufacturing development phase for long-range precision airdrop systems, continued development and testing of heavy airdrop systems, and testing of all components for sling load equipment.

Water and Petroleum Distribution (Project L41) funds engineering and manufacturing development, production qualification testing, and first article testing for systems that ensure the supply of clean fuel and water to all services. Key programs include the Tactical Fuel Distribution System, Water Bison, Tactical Water Purification System, and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Water Hauler. FY 2026 funding supports testing and program support for these systems, with milestones for production and qualification testing.

Maintenance Support Equipment (Project L46) aims to modernize mobile maintenance capabilities through a system-of-systems approach, supporting two-level maintenance strategies. The project develops and tests sets, kits, and outfits, shop sets, and additive manufacturing capabilities to improve repair efficiency and reduce logistical footprint. FY 2026 funds support development and testing for the Standard Automotive Tool Set and emerging maintenance modules.

Improved Environmental Control Units (IECUs) (Project L47) supports the development and integration of advanced heating, cooling, and dehumidification systems for shelters and medical facilities. The project addresses regulatory mandates for refrigerants, improves energy efficiency, and enhances reliability. FY 2026 funding continues the development of platform-integrated solutions, refrigerant testing, and compliance capabilities for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environments.

Combat Service Support Systems (Project VR7) develops and tests highly mobile shelter systems, base camp subsystems, and field service equipment to enhance endurance and agility in multi-domain operations. The Army Standard Family of Rigid Wall Shelters program modernizes and standardizes shelter variants to reduce logistics burden and improve interoperability. FY 2026 funding supports production qualification testing, logistics readiness reviews, and safety certifications for shelter variants, as well as continued integration of Arctic-capable systems.