Physical Security Equipment

The Physical Security Equipment (LI 8128) program within the Navy's Other Procurement appropriation is designed to enhance the security and safety of Department of the Navy assets worldwide. The overarching goal is to deter, detect, and defeat threats at the outermost perimeter, protecting high-value units, installations, and personnel both ashore and afloat. This line item supports a broad array of security initiatives, including access control systems, electronic security systems, barriers, surveillance technologies, and specialized equipment for force protection and anti-terrorism missions.

SSBN Waterfront Restricted Area Security (WRAS) funding is allocated to protect the TRIDENT II (D5) missile during storage, handling, and transport at Strategic Weapons Facilities in Kings Bay, GA and Bangor, WA. Objectives include refreshing the Sense and Interdiction (SENSEI) Ashore suite of sensors, integrating new radar and optical sensors, and expanding capabilities to counter evolving unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The program also supports vehicle barriers, command and control systems, and water detection equipment to meet nuclear security requirements.

Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) funding supports the procurement and maintenance of night vision devices, thermal detection equipment, day/night weapon optics, and lasers for ships, submarines, carriers, expeditionary forces, and shore installations. The VAS program also invests in research and development to ensure technological superiority over near-peer adversaries. Specific objectives include providing commanders with enhanced situational awareness in degraded visual environments and maintaining a safe operational distance from threats.

Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) funding addresses the growing threat posed by small UAS. The program aims to deploy, upgrade, and sustain electronic warfare systems, sensors, and defeat mechanisms at prioritized Navy locations. Objectives include phased replacement of aging systems, procurement of low collateral defeat technologies, integration of advanced sensors, and networking of systems to optimize coverage and response. This initiative is critical for protecting high-value assets and public safety against unauthorized or hostile UAS activity.

Anti-Terrorism Afloat (ATA) Equipage provides shipboard security forces with specialized equipment to thwart terrorist attacks and support maritime interception operations. Funding supports the acquisition of enhanced combat helmets, maritime armor systems, buoyant plates, and small arms protective inserts, all aimed at increasing survivability during exposed missions. The program also includes biometrics capabilities for visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) operations, as well as software licenses for maintaining cybersecurity.

Public Safety Systems funding is used to improve the physical security posture of Navy installations through a risk-based investment strategy. Objectives include procurement of electronic harbor security systems, automated gates and perimeter security, intrusion detection systems, command and control upgrades, and Next Generation 911 dispatch systems to meet federal and DoD compliance requirements. The program also funds recapitalization efforts to address shortfalls in electronic security systems and supports enhanced surveillance and situational awareness at entry control points and critical storage areas.

Additional line items include funding for non-lethal effects systems to determine hostile intent of approaching vessels, equipment for SEAL teams, small unmanned aircraft systems for reconnaissance and surveillance, expeditionary mine countermeasures, and mobile security forces for both active and reserve components. Each subprogram is tailored to specific operational requirements, with procurement quantities and cost adjustments reflecting evolving threats, technology refresh cycles, and prioritization of Department-wide initiatives.