Tech2PAE-List
| Lead Service | PAE/DRPM | Description | Website | Contact Info | Mission Summary | Keywords |
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| OSW | OUSW(A&S) Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell | Resolves issues impeding urgent materiel and logistics requirements. | https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/jrac/index.html | Executive Director: Maj. Gen. Edward Vaughan | The Office of the Executive Director, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC) coordinates urgent and emergent acquisitions to meet the needs of combatant commanders and interagency partners by refining requirements and harnessing authorities best suited for rapid acquisition. Within the DoD, the JRAC provides Warfighter Senior Integration Group oversight for ongoing operations and coordinates Combatant Commander-wide joint urgent and emergent operation needs. In support of the interagency, the JRAC provides Defense Assisted Acquisition (DA2) as the single entry point to the DoD acquisition enterprise. | rapid acquisition, urgent operational needs, JUON, JEON, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell, JRAC, Warfighter Senior Integration Group, rapid acquisition authority, Defense Assisted Acquisition, DA2, emergent requirements |
| OSW | OUSW(A&S) Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management | Manages acquisition and resourcing decisions in strategic, space, and intelligence portfolios. | https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/ssipm/index.html | Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management: Dr. Amy S. Smith-Carroll | Our mission is to manage, analyze, and inform acquisition and resourcing decisions in information and integration portfolios, to include nuclear weapons systems; nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3); missile defense; command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4/ISR); and space systems. | strategic portfolio management, space, missile defense, C4ISR, national intelligence, NC3, strategic deterrence, acquisition oversight, resourcing decisions, capability portfolio management |
| OSW | Platform and Weapons Portfolio Management | Oversees acquisition of air platforms and weapons. | https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/pwpm/index.html | Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Platform and Weapon Portfolio Management: Shahab U. Chaudhry | Our mission is to use Capability Portfolio Management to analyze, manage, and inform acquisition and resourcing decisions in platform and weapon portfolios, to include air, surface, cyber, and electronic warfare systems. | platform portfolio management, air platforms, air-launched weapons, electronic warfare, surface warfare, cyber warfare, acquisition oversight, capability portfolio management, resourcing decisions |
| OSW | Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy | Develops policies for defense pricing and contracting. | https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/index.html | Principal Director: John M. Tenaglia | Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy is responsible for pricing and contracting policy matters across the Department of Defense (DoD). We execute statute, executive order, and policy through the timely update of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and issuance of memoranda and guidance. We enable operations through business systems and standards. | defense pricing, contracting, acquisition policy, procurement, FAR, DFARS, eBusiness, contract policy, pricing policy, acquisition policy, regulations, Adaptive Acquisition Framework |
| OSW | Defense Contract Management Agency | Provides contract administration services for the Department of War. | https://www.dcma.mil/ | Director: Navy Vice Adm. Stephen Tedford | The Defense Contract Management Agency is, first and foremost, a product delivery organization. Our nation’s warfighters expect our defense industry to produce and deliver the equipment they need to fight, survive and win. DCMA’s integrated team of acquisition and support professionals makes this happen. The agency provides contract administration services for the Defense Department, other federal organizations and international partners, and is an essential part of the acquisition process from pre-award to sustainment. More than 10,000 employees, mostly civilians, work at offices and contractor facilities around the world, divided among three continental U.S. commands, one international command and other specialized offices. | contract administration, contract management, quality assurance, acquisition support, pricing, engineering, industrial base, delivery assurance, sustainment, contractor oversight, lifecycle management |
| DoW | PAE Cyber | Acquires and delivers enterprise cybersecurity capabilities that protect defense networks and systems, manage identity and access, strengthen mission assurance, and support incident management and network defense. | https://help.disa.mil/cybersecurity/ | PAE: Dr. Brian G. Hermann | PAE Cyber supports the security and resilience of the defense information environment across the cybersecurity lifecycle. Its portfolio includes security assessments and authorizations, the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service, cybersecurity inspections, cross-domain solutions, cybersecurity service-provider support, identity and access management, enterprise directory services, public key infrastructure, incident reporting, network-defense tools, endpoint security, vulnerability assessment, and secure configuration guidance. Together, these capabilities help ensure that warfighters and mission partners can securely access trusted systems and information while reducing operational and enterprise cyber risk. | Cybersecurity, Mission Assurance, Identity and Access Management, PKI/PKE, Cross-Domain Solutions, Incident Management, Network Defense, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, ACAS, eMASS, STIGs |
| DoW | PAE Transport | Sustains secure, resilient transport capabilities that move mission data across terrestrial, airborne, mobile, satellite, and virtual network connections. | https://help.disa.mil/network-connections/ | PAE: Christopher A. Paczkowski | PAE Transport provides the network connectivity required to link users, platforms, facilities, and mission environments across geographic and security boundaries. Its portfolio includes dedicated transport, airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data distribution, sensitive-but-unclassified IP data, classified and unclassified mobility, commercial satellite communications, Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services, virtual private networks, Common Mission Network Transport, DISN test and evaluation services, and internet-access-point demilitarized-zone services. These capabilities support reliable and interoperable information exchange across fixed, deployed, and mobile operating environments. | Network Transport, Secure Connectivity, DISN, Dedicated Transport, SATCOM, EMSS, Mobility, VPN, Airborne ISR, Common Mission Network Transport, IP Data, Network Interoperability |
| DoW | PAE Command, Controlm Communications Enterprise (C3E) | Delivers command, control, and communications capabilities that support shared operational awareness, joint planning, force deployment, and mission execution. | https://help.disa.mil/disa-command-and-control/ | PAE: Caroline G. Bean | PAE C3E provides and modernizes enterprise systems that help commanders and staffs understand the operational environment, develop plans, coordinate forces, and execute joint missions. The linked DISA command-and-control portfolio includes the Global Combat Support System–Joint, Global Command and Control System–Joint, Joint Planning and Execution Services, and PDA-184. GCCS-J supports a common operational picture and the exchange of imagery, intelligence, force-status, and planning information, while JPES supports force planning, deployment, employment, and execution. Collectively, these systems provide interoperable command-and-control information and decision support across joint and multinational operations. | Command and Control, C3, Enterprise Communications, GCCS-J, GCSS-J, JPES, Joint Planning, Common Operational Picture, Force Deployment, Operational Awareness, Decision Support, Joint Interoperability |
| Army | PAE Maneuver - Ground | Manages Army ground maneuver systems, including Soldier equipment and combat vehicles. | https://cpeground.army.mil | PAE: MG Colin P. Tuley - Fort Benning Deputy PAE: BG Troy Denomy - Fort Belvoir | This PAE at Fort Benning in Georgia includes PEO Soldier, PEO Ground Combat Systems and the Infantry Squad Vehicle program. PAE Maneuver Ground, formerly Capability Program Executive Ground (CPE Ground), develops, acquires, integrates, fields, and sustains the Army’s maneuver ground combat capabilities as a unified system of systems. The portfolio encompasses 186 Programs of Record and 253 products and non-Programs of Record, spanning Soldier equipment, body armor, helmets, sensors, lasers, individual and crew-served weapons, medical systems, mounted combat platforms, survivability capabilities, and next-generation ground combat systems. By bringing mounted and dismounted capabilities under a single acquisition enterprise, PAE Maneuver Ground integrates the Soldier, squad, vehicle, weapon, protection, mobility, medical, sensor, power, and data capabilities required to create cohesive, interoperable, and lethal formations. The enterprise includes major organizations and programs such as PM Soldier Survivability, PM Maneuver Medical Systems, PM Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT), PM Soldier Lethality, PM Soldier Warrior, Assistant Capability Program Executive, PM Abrams, PM XM30, PM Mounted Armored Vehicles, and Stryker Brigade Combat Team. These portfolios support some of the Army’s most critical capabilities, including the Abrams Main Battle Tank, XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, Stryker family of vehicles, Soldier protection systems, advanced weapons, Soldier-worn technologies, sensors, medical capabilities, and integrated squad systems. PAE Maneuver Ground’s mission is to eliminate integration seams between platforms and Soldiers by designing and delivering capabilities around the squad and maneuver formation as an integrated combat system. Through efforts such as the Adaptive Squad Architecture, the organization integrates weapons, protection, mobility, power, sensors, communications, and data while optimizing size, weight, power, survivability, and Soldier burden. This approach increases situational awareness, accelerates decision-making, improves interoperability, and enables rapid incorporation of emerging technologies and operational requirements. We equip the formation. We integrate the force. We enable Soldiers to fight, survive, and win. | maneuver ground, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, Soldier systems, ground combat systems, survivability, lethality, test and evaluation, contracting, foreign military sales |
| Army | PAE Maneuver - Air | Manages Army aviation systems, including crewed and uncrewed aircraft. | https://www.army.mil/CPE-AVN | PAE: MG Clair A. Gill - Fort Rucker Deputy PAE: BG David C. Phillips - Redstone Arsenal | This PAE at Fort Rucker in Alabama consolidates PEO Aviation, Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), aircraft survivability programs from PEO IEW&S and autonomy initiatives. Combines PEO Aviation elements and places autonomy under one umbrella. It coordinates with Aviation and Missile Command, the Future Vertical Lift team, DEVCOM Aviation and Missile Center, test and evaluation, contracting, force development, and international cooperation. | maneuver air, helicopters, unmanned aircraft, autonomy, future vertical lift, aviation, air systems, test and evaluation, contracting, international cooperation |
| Army | PAE Fires | Develops and fields Army fires, air defense, and missile systems. | https://www.army.mil/PAEFires | PAE: MG Frank J. Lozano - Redstone Arsenal Deputy PAE: BG Patrick M. Costello - Fort Sill Chief of Staff: James Edmonds | PAE Fires is one of the U.S. Army’s core modernization enterprises, responsible for shaping, integrating, and delivering the Army’s most critical fires capabilities—today and into the future. PAE Fires sits at the intersection of requirements, acquisition, science and technology, operational testing, and Soldier feedback to accelerate the delivery of combat-credible capabilities at speed and scale. PAE Fires oversees a broad portfolio that spans long-range precision fires, hypersonic weapons, integrated air and missile defense, counter-unmanned aircraft systems, advanced sensors, and the digital command-and-control networks that connect them. From development and prototyping to production, fielding, and sustainment, the enterprise ensures systems are not only technologically advanced, but operationally relevant, interoperable, and ready for combat. PAE Fires works closely with Combatant Commands, the Joint Force, industry partners, and international allies to turn innovation into deployable capability. Through competitive prototyping, open systems architectures, and close collaboration with operational units, the enterprise reduces risk, shortens timelines, and delivers capabilities Soldiers can trust in combat. Headquartered at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, PAE Fires is powered by a diverse workforce of Soldiers, Army civilians, and industry partners united by a common mission: to ensure the Army retains decisive overmatch across the fires domain—today, tomorrow, and for decades to come. Ten project offices manage 62 programs of record which leverage state-of-the-art technology to meet full-spectrum operations requirements: Advanced Fires Project Office (AFPO) Directed Energy - Rapid Prototype Deliver (DE-RPD) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defense (SHIELD) Search, Track, Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems (SPHS) Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles (STORM) Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) | fires, long-range precision fires, missiles, artillery, self-propelled howitzers, air defense, integrated fires, hypersonics, directed energy, RCCTO |
| Army | PAE C2/CC2 (Command and Control/Counter Command and Control) | Provides command, control, network, intelligence, and electronic warfare capabilities for the Army. | https://cpec2in.army.mil | PAE: Joseph D. Welch, SES - Aberdeen Proving Ground Deputy PAE: MG Ryan M. Janovic - Fort Gordon Deputy PAE: Chris Manning, SES - Aberdeen Proving Ground | Located at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, this PAE integrates Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, or PEO IEWS; PEO Command, Control, Communications and Network; and most of PEO Simulation, Training and Instrumentation. Efforts include NGC2, TITAN, TENCAP, Next Gen Constructive, and STE, supported by CPEs for intelligence, C3N, and simulation/training. | C2, counter-C2, command and control, tactical networks, electronic warfare, sensors, intelligence, spectrum warfare, simulation, training, battle management |
| Army | PAE Agile Sustainment and Ammunition | Manages Army ammunition, tactical mobility, logistics, and sustainment systems. | https://www.cpeae.army.mil/ | PAE: MG Christopher D. Schneider | The Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment & Ammunition (PAE AS&A), formerly known as the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A), is committed to providing superior armaments and ammunition to the Soldier. The PAE is responsible for life-cycle acquisition management of all conventional ammunition, which includes integrating budgets, acquisition strategies, R&D and life-cycle management across all ammunition families. PAE AS&A is located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey and is comprised of three Project Management (PM) offices; PM Close Combat Systems, PM Combat Ammunition Systems, PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems, one Project Lead (PL) office, PL Joint Services, and the Director of Integration office. Develop, procure and field lethal armaments and ammunition providing Joint Warfighters and Allied Partners overmatch capabilities. Develop and Field Overmatch Capabilities to Warfighters Develop Agile People, Teams and Acquisition Leaders Innovate and Operate Effectively and Efficiently Modernize and Maintain Viable Strategic Capabilities to Ensure Current and Future Readiness Strengthen Alliances and Establish New Partners | agile sustainment, ammunition, energetics, armaments, combat logistics, tactical vehicles, production, supply chain, organic industrial base, combat support |
| Army | PAE Layered Protection and CBRN | Develops layered protection and CBRN defense capabilities for Army formations. | https://www.army.mil/paelpi | PAE: MG Christopher G. Beck - Fort Leonard Wood Deputy PAE: Daryl Colvin - Aberdeen Proving Ground | This PAE at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri incorporates the Joint PEO for CBRN Defense and terrestrial sensors from PEO IEW&S. Combines JPEO-CBRND elements and selected sensors formerly associated with PEO IEW&S, including the Joint Chemical Agent Detector, UIPE, decontamination systems, and biometrics. It coordinates layered-protection requirements, systems-center support, test and evaluation, contracting, CBRND acquisition, and international programs. | layered protection, CBRN, air defense, missile defense, counter-UAS, sensors, chemical defense, biological defense, radiological defense, nuclear defense, biometrics |
| NAVY | PAE Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) | Develops and fields robotic and autonomous systems for naval operations. | https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/Pages/PAERAS.aspx | PAE: Chris Miller, SES (Acting) | The PAE RAS serves as the Navy's central node for unmanned systems integration. Our mandate is to rapidly transition mature commercial autonomy, scale existing platforms, and ensure interoperability across the surface, subsurface, and aviation domains. Accelerating the delivery of unmanned, autonomous, and AI-driven capabilities to the Fleet and Marine Corps by bridging the gap between non-traditional commercial tech and warfighter requirements. | robotics, autonomous systems, unmanned systems, warfighter adoption, sensors, payloads, autonomy, operational integration |
| NAVY | PAE Maritime | Manages acquisition and lifecycle support for Navy surface ships and maritime systems. | https://www.paemaritime.navy.mil/ | PAE: RADM Casey Moton Sustainment Director: CAPT Martin L. Edmonds Acting Deputy PAE, Combat Logistics Force and Support Ships: CAPT Cedric McNeal | The Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Maritime is the single accountable organization for delivering surface ships for the U.S. Navy. This new centralized organizational construct will empower leaders with broader scope and greater authority to accelerate delivery of combat capability and ensure acquisition speed and discipline are driven by what the warfighter needs—when they need it. Provides acquisition and life-cycle support for all non-nuclear surface ships. The portfolio includes surface-ship maintenance, modernization and sustainment, combatants, amphibious ships, auxiliary and sealift programs, support ships, boats and craft, and regional maintenance. | maritime, non-nuclear surface ships, ship acquisition, lifecycle support, maintenance, modernization, sustainment, amphibious ships, sealift, support ships, boats, public shipyards |
| NAVY | PAE Undersea | Manages submarines and undersea warfare systems for the Navy. | https://www.navsea.navy.mil/home/team-subs/ | PAE / DRPM: VADM Robert M. Gaucher Executive Director: Matt Sermon Director, In-Service and Industrial Base: RADM Todd Weeks | Led by the submarine direct-reporting portfolio manager, this portfolio covers non-nuclear construction of Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines, the submarine industrial base, strategic submarines, undersea warfare systems, training, logistics, safety, combat and weapons control, and advanced undersea systems. | undersea, submarines, Virginia class, Columbia class, submarine industrial base, undersea warfare systems, combat systems, logistics, safety, AUKUS, advanced undersea systems |
| NAVY | PAE Strategic Systems | Manages sea-based strategic weapons and nuclear deterrence systems. | https://www.ssp.navy.mil | PAE: VADM Douglas L. Williams | Headquatered in Navy Yard, Washington D.C., Strategic Systems Programs develops, acquires and sustains the Trident strategic weapons system; supports Columbia- and UK Dreadnought-class strategic systems; develops Trident II D5LE2 and W93/Mk7 capabilities; sustains D5/D5LE and Ohio-class nuclear-weapons surety; and develops Conventional Prompt Strike. | strategic systems, Trident, strategic weapons, Columbia class, Dreadnought, D5LE2, W93/Mk7, nuclear weapons surety, Ohio class, Conventional Prompt Strike, hypersonics |
| NAVY | PAE Industrial Operations | Manages naval shipyard modernization and maritime industrial-base capabilities. | https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/04/ | PAE: RADM Todd Weeks (Interim) Deputy Commander, Industrial Operations: RADM Scott M. Brown Executive Director, Industrial Operations: Elizabeth Nashold | Oversee ship maintenance command and control with an acquisition structure that prioritizes speed of delivery to Navy and Marine Corps operational units | industrial operations, public naval shipyards, NAVSEA 04, shipyard maintenance, industrial base, infrastructure, workforce, sustainment, depot operations |
| NAVY | PAE Aviation | Manages Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, aviation systems, and support equipment. | https://www.navair.navy.mil/ | PAE: VADM John Dougherty IV NAVAIR Deputy Commander: Tom Rudowsky, SES NAVAIR Vice Commander: CAPT Eric M. Gardner | The portfolio is supported by NAVAIR, the Naval Air Warfare Centers, engineering and cyber functions, and aviation PEOs for anti-submarine, assault and special-mission aircraft; tactical aircraft; unmanned aviation and strike weapons; and F-35. | naval aviation, NAVAIR, aircraft acquisition, warfare centers, anti-submarine warfare, assault aircraft, special mission, tactical aircraft, unmanned aviation, strike weapons, F-35 |
| NAVY | PAE Mission Systems | Provides Navy command, control, communications, intelligence, cyber, and combat systems. | https://www.missionsystems.navy.mil/ | Interim PAE: Jim Day | Forging decisive combat power by unifying Naval acquisition to rapidly deliver superior information and warfare capabilities. Pulls together mission-system elements from PEO C4I, PEO Digital, PEO IWS, PEO MLB, DRPM Overmatch, Long Range Naval Fires, MILE, the Minotaur program, NAVWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and Marine Corps Systems Command. | mission systems, C4I, digital enterprise, integrated warfare systems, manpower logistics business systems, Overmatch, long-range naval fires, Minotaur, NAVWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR |
| NAVY | PAE Munitions | Manages naval munitions, strike weapons, and weapons industrial-base capabilities. | https://www.navair.navy.mil/ | PAE: Thu Van Hendrey | Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Munitions is a Department of the Navy organization responsible for the development, procurement, and delivery of naval munitions and strike capabilities. By unifying key weapons programs and aligning the weapons industrial base, PAE Munitions provides enterprise-level integration to accelerate production, increase capacity, and ensure the Fleet is equipped with the munitions needed to project power and win. PAE Munitions is organized into four pillars to ensure comprehensive management: Weapons Industrial Base, Air Weapons, Surface Weapons, and Advanced Capabilities and Innovation. To streamline execution, the new construct concentrates munitions development from across the Navy and Marine Corps and combines program offices from: The former Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons: Precision Strike Weapons (PMA-201) Aerial Targets Program (PMA-208) Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Program (PMA-242) Air-to-Air Missiles Program (PMA-259) Tomahawk Weapons System Program (PMA-280) Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program (PMA-281) The former Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS): Surface Ship Weapons (3.0) Terminal Defense System (11.0) NATO Seasparrow Program (12.0) Note: Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) from the Missile Defense Agency is expected to transition in FY2028 for production and sustainment. | munitions, precision strike, aerial targets, time-sensitive strike, air-to-air missiles, Tomahawk, AARGM, LRASM, Harpoon, JSOW, strike planning, Standard Missile-3 |
| USAF | PAE Bombers | Manages modernization and sustainment of the B-1, B-2, and B-52 bomber fleets and supports acquisition of the B-21 Raider. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Bombers-Directorate/ | PAE: Col. Tim Spaulding | Bombers Directorate is part of the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center and has units at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Directorate directs the modernization and sustainment of the Air Force’s 150+ aircraft bomber fleet (B-1, B-2, B-52) and organizes, trains and equips the B-21 program in support of Air Force Global Strike Command and the United States Air Force. This 1,000 member Directorate executes $22 Billion and delivers combat capability to primarily three United States Air Force service core functions: Air Superiority, Global Precision Attack, and Nuclear Deterrence Operations. | bombers, B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, B-21 Raider, bomber modernization, bomber sustainment, long-range strike, global precision attack, nuclear deterrence, Air Force Global Strike Command |
| USAF | PAE Business & Enterprise Systems | Develops and sustains Department of the Air Force enterprise business systems that move money, manpower, and materiel. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Business-and-Enterprise-Systems-Directorate/ | PAE: Mr. Al Burse, SES | PAE Business & Enterprise Systems develops, acquires, modernizes, and sustains the enterprise business systems that run the Department of the Air Force—moving money, manpower, and materiel in support of global operations and readiness. Its portfolio spans financial management and accounting, human resources, logistics readiness, mission support, customer and contracting services, legal services, governance and automation, and warfighter operations, including the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), the Department of the Air Force's core accounting and finance system. Through its functional units and enterprise software programs, the directorate improves data availability, business-process efficiency, financial accountability, personnel services, and logistics support for Airmen, Guardians, and mission partners. The organization is headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama. | business systems, enterprise IT, financial management, DEAMS, human resources, personnel systems, logistics, materiel, enterprise resource planning, ERP, software acquisition, digital transformation |
| USAF | PAE Combat Readiness | Manages enterprise readiness and sustainment capabilities spanning support equipment, human systems, test systems, metrology, and rapid sustainment. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Combat-Readiness/ | PAE: Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis (Acting) Deputy PAE: Scott Boyd | Provide unified, common solution product support, and strategic acquisitions that continuously enhance combat effectiveness | combat readiness, sustainment, support equipment, vehicles, human systems, automatic test systems, AFMETCAL, metrology, calibration, Rapid Sustainment Office, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, readiness |
| USAF | PAE Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (C3BM) | Manages command, control, communications, and battle management systems for the Air Force. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/C3BM/ | PAE: Brig. Gen. Joshua P. Williams Deputy PAE: Tracy Whittlesey | The PAE oversees the command, control, communications and battle-management portfolio. The DAF PAE C3BM’s chief responsibility is delivering the DAF Battle Network. The DAF Battle Network is a system-of-systems, tying together the Air Force’s and Space Force’s command, control, and battle management capabilities using targeted communications systems and digital infrastructure. The specific individual platforms and capabilities connected in this system-of-systems dynamically change with time and operational context to account for many factors including: the type of target to be engaged, the level of protection the target has, the available assets for attacking the target, and the adversary’s capabilities to respond to the attack. Nonetheless, the DAF Battle Network employs a “best of breed” approach to capability delivery, prioritizing risk management to optimize the delivery of mission thread closing solutions. To fulfill its mission, the DAF PAE C3BM must create an architecture for the DAF Battle Network that enables rapid integration of new technologies, processing infrastructure, software applications, algorithms, and data flows at low switching costs to stay apace of commercial technology advances and ahead of the adversary’s ability to do the same. The critical, “cannot fail” function of the integrated DAF Battle Network is providing resilient decision advantage to the Air Force and Space Force and by extension, consistent with the strategic objectives of CJADC2, our joint and coalition partners. | C3BM, DAF Battle Network, JADC2, command and control, communications, battle management, sensors, effectors, logistics, ABMS, mission planning, aerial networks, joint fires |
| USAF | PAE Cyber & Networks | Responsible for developing, acquiring, deploying, sustaining, and executing cyberspace, communication, and cryptologic network capabilities | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Cyber-Networks/ | PAE: Mr. Jeremy Thiele (Acting) | PAE Cyber & Networks connects warfighters with affordable, secure, war-winning cyber and network systems by developing, acquiring, deploying, sustaining, and executing cyberspace, communications, cryptologic, enterprise IT, and cyber-infrastructure capabilities across the Air Force, Joint Force, and interagency community. Its portfolio includes Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems, and Special Programs, with capabilities such as DAF365, Cloud One, Platform One, network defense, cryptographic and key-management systems, offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, Joint Cyber command and control, and highly secure multi-domain C4ISR and battle-management systems. The directorate advances Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, and Advanced Battle Management System integration to rapidly deliver interoperable, resilient capabilities and dynamically connect information and systems across air, space, and cyberspace operations. It is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, with personnel at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Gunter Annex, and other locations nationwide. | cyber, networks, enterprise IT, cyber infrastructure, cryptologic systems, communications, secure networks, DevSecOps, digital engineering, Joint All-Domain Command and Control, JADC2, Advanced Battle Management System, ABMS, software |
| USAF | PAE Electronic Systems | Acquires and manages sensing, electronic warfare, PNT, force-protection, and aerospace-management capabilities for Air and Joint forces. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Electronic-Systems/ | PAE: Ms. Lea Kirkwood, SES | PAE Electronic Systems delivers sensing and electromagnetic-spectrum capabilities that enable U.S., Joint, and allied forces to deter, defend, and win while providing commanders decision advantage. The directorate acquires and executes a multi-pathway portfolio spanning aerospace management, sensors, force protection, electronic warfare, positioning, navigation and timing, technology transition, software, and Foreign Military Sales. Major portfolio elements include Aerospace Management, International and FMS Programs, the M-Code Aviation Receiver Joint Program Office, Force Protection Systems, Ground Based Air Defense Systems, and Electronic Warfare. Through these programs, the directorate develops and fields integrated sensing, protection, navigation, and spectrum capabilities that improve battlespace awareness, force survivability, interoperability, and operational effectiveness. It is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. | electronic systems, sensing, sensors, electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum, positioning navigation and timing, PNT, M-Code, aerospace management, force protection, ground-based air defense, foreign military sales |
| USAF | PAE Fighters and Advanced Aircraft | Manages fighter and advanced aircraft acquisition and modernization for the Air Force. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Fighters-and-Advanced-Aircraft-Directorate/ | PAE: COL Timothy Helfrich | Deliver war-winning fighter and advanced aircraft capabilities to U.S. and International Partners. The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate reports to both the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Washington D.C., and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The directorate executes the development, production, fielding, sustainment, and modernization of the United States Air Force and foreign military sales fighter portfolio, which includes the A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, and special programs; as well as the development of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Family of Systems (FoS). Primary operations locations: Wright-Patterson AFB Hill AFB Tinker AFB Robins AFB | fighters, advanced aircraft, rapid fielding, A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, special programs, foreign military sales, airborne battle management |
| USAF | PAE Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) | Develops, acquires, fields, and sustains ISR and SOF platforms, sensors, aircraft, targeting systems, and related mission capabilities. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Intelligence-Surveillance-Reconnaissance-Special-Operations-Forces-Directorate/ | PAE: Col. John Dayton | Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. ISR-SOF plays a large role in ensuring combatant commanders have the information gathering and targeting capabilities to make informed decisions and eliminate threats. The directorate has more than 2,800 employees in 20 locations and leads over 250 programs. | ISR, SOF, intelligence surveillance reconnaissance, special operations, targeting, MQ-9 Reaper, U-2, RQ-4 Global Hawk, CV-22, HH-60W, MH-139A, AC-130J, MC-130J, airborne battle management, ISR sensors, foreign military sales |
| USAF | PAE Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) | Manages modernization and sustainment of the Air Force land-based nuclear deterrent, including Minuteman III and Sentinel ICBM systems. | https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Article/2058856/air-force-nuclear-weapons-center/ | PAE: Brig. Gen. Buck Rogers | PAE Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles is responsible for the land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, providing modernization and lifecycle sustainment for intercontinental ballistic missiles and their associated weapon-system command and control, flight and launch systems, missile silos, and supporting ground infrastructure. The portfolio is organized around the Minuteman III (LGM-30G) and Sentinel (LGM-35A) program offices and supports Air Force Global Strike Command by maintaining the readiness and reliability of the current ICBM force while recapitalizing the enterprise for the future. Its mission is to deliver safe, secure, effective, and responsive nuclear capabilities that form a critical backbone of strategic deterrence and to evolve those capabilities as threats and technologies change. The ICBM Systems Directorate is principally located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with operating locations across the missile wings, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Hanscom Air Force Base, and Washington, D.C. | ICBM, intercontinental ballistic missile, Minuteman III, LGM-30G, Sentinel, LGM-35A, nuclear deterrence, nuclear command and control, launch systems, missile silos, ground infrastructure, Air Force Global Strike Command |
| USAF | PAE Mobility | Manages acquisition, modernization, and sustainment of Air Force airlift and aerial-refueling aircraft and future mobility capabilities. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Mobility/ | PAE: Brig. Gen. William L. Ottati | Mobility Directorate at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Comprised of 1,700 military, civilian, and contractor personnel and is responsible for program execution and executive management for all ACAT I, II, III, and sustainment programs in the Air Force’s $47 billion airlift and tanker aircraft portfolio, to include airlift modernization, futures, C-5, C-17, C-130, KC-46, and KC-135 aircraft. | mobility, airlift, aerial refueling, tanker, C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules, KC-46 Pegasus, KC-135 Stratotanker, future tankers, aeromedical evacuation, modernization, sustainment, foreign military sales |
| USAF | PAE Nuclear Air Delivered | Manages acquisition and lifecycle support for air-delivered nuclear weapon systems and their integration with bomber and fighter platforms. | https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/ | PAE: Col. Summer Clovis (Acting) | nuclear air delivered, air-delivered nuclear weapons, B61-13, B61 tail kit, Long Range Standoff Weapon, LRSO, W80-4, AGM-86B, Air-Launched Cruise Missile, ALCM, nuclear deterrence, B-2, B-21, B-52, F-15, F-16, F-35, weapon storage and security | |
| USAF | PAE Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) | Manages nuclear command, control, and communications systems for the Air Force. | https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Article/2058856/air-force-nuclear-weapons-center/ | PAE: Scott Hardiman, SES | Integrates the AN/USQ.225 NC3 Weapon System across the Air Force. The supporting nuclear center also provides nuclear-system intelligence, certification, vulnerability analysis, technology integration, and pre-Milestone A/B capability development. Located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts | NC3, nuclear command and control, nuclear communications, AN/USQ.225, nuclear certification, vulnerability analysis, nuclear systems integration, deterrence |
| USAF | PAE Presidential & Executive Airpower | Acquires and sustains presidential and executive airpower, including presidential aircraft, executive fleets, SAOC, and Looking Glass-Next capabilities. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Presidential-and-Executive-Airlift-Directorate/ | PAE: Col. Jennifer Mapp | Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio | presidential airpower, executive airlift, VC-25A, VC-25B, Air Force One, Survivable Airborne Operations Center, SAOC, E-4B, Looking Glass-Next, C-12, C-21, C-37, C-40, lifecycle sustainment |
| USAF | PAE Propulsion | Develops and sustains aircraft propulsion systems for the Air Force. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Propulsion-Directorate/ | PAE / Director: John Sneden, SES Propulsion Acquisition PM: Ryan Pinsenschaum Propulsion Sustainment PM: Chris Parry Propulsion Integration PM: Beth Dittmer | Organizes propulsion work into acquisition, sustainment and integration portfolios under the Propulsion Directorate. The PAE is John Sneden, SES, with separate program-management leads for each of those three functions. | propulsion, propulsion acquisition, propulsion sustainment, propulsion integration, engines, lifecycle management, readiness |
| USAF | PAE Services | Leads acquisition planning, competition, performance management, and oversight for Air and Space Force service contracts. | PAE: Ms. MaryKate Robinson, SES | Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. | services acquisition, service contracts, acquisition planning, competitive source selection, performance-based acquisition, contract management, Air Force services, Space Force services, portfolio management, management controls, strategic sourcing, contracting | |
| USAF | PAE Training | Develops, delivers, and sustains integrated training aircraft, simulators, and advanced training capabilities for U.S. and partner aircrews. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/WELCOME/Organizations/Training/ | PAE: Mr. Rodney Stevens, SES | PAE Training develops, delivers, modernizes, and sustains integrated training capabilities that prepare Airmen and partner-nation aircrews to employ war-winning airpower. The directorate manages the acquisition lifecycle for a broad portfolio that includes the T-7 Red Hawk, advanced pilot and mission training capabilities, simulators and digital training systems, and more than 1,500 fielded training aircraft supporting the U.S. Air Force and international partners. Its divisions provide advanced pilot training, sustain and modernize legacy training aircraft, deliver advanced training capabilities against evolving threats, and acquire and sustain simulation systems that enhance lethality and readiness. The portfolio is led from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with major activities at Tinker and Hill Air Force Bases and other operating locations. | training, T-7 Red Hawk, pilot training, training aircraft, simulators, advanced training, legacy training aircraft, digital training, aircrew training, international partners, lifecycle management |
| USAF | PAE Weapons | Manages air-delivered weapons, munitions, and armament systems for the Air Force. | https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/welcome/Organizations/Armament-Directorate/ | PAE: BG Robert Lyons III | Acquires and supports all non-nuclear munitions. The Armament Directorate includes air-dominance, attack, munitions sustainment, adaptive weapons, long-range systems, rapid enterprise solutions, weapons superiority, agile weapons and disruptive-futures divisions. | weapons, non-nuclear munitions, armament, air dominance, attack, munitions sustainment, adaptive weapons, long-range systems, agile weapons, disruptive futures, weapons architecture |
| USMC | PAE Marine Corps | Manages acquisition of ground, aviation, logistics, and expeditionary systems for the Marine Corps. | https://www.pae.marines.mil/ | PAE: LTG Eric E. Austin Deputy PAE: BG Tamara Campbell Executive Director: Stephen J. Bowdren | Department of the Navy and Marine Corps combined Marine Corps ground systems programs and acquisition support functions from PEO Land Systems and Marine Corps Systems Command into one organization: PAE Marine Corps. Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps is the acquisition organization of the Marine Corps, overseeing the acquisition and sustainment of Marine Corps ground systems critical to the Fleet Marine Force. Our dedicated team of Marines and Civilian Marines rapidly develop, deliver, and sustain dominant warfighting capabilities for the greatest fighting force in the world, the United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia | Marine Corps, capability development, CD&I, Marine Corps Systems Command, warfighting laboratory, rapid capabilities, C5ISRT, training systems, air defense, combat support, acquisition logistics |
| USSF | PAE Space-Based Sensing & Targeting | Delivers space-based sensing and targeting capabilities. | https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Program-Offices/Space-Sensing | PAE: COL Ryan Frazier (Acting) | Responsible for persistent, resilient all-domain awareness; missile warning, tracking and defense; space-based environmental monitoring; nuclear detection; and space-based sensing and targeting. | space-based sensing, targeting, all-domain awareness, missile warning, missile tracking, missile defense, environmental monitoring, nuclear detection, OPIR |
| USSF | PAE Space Access | Manages national security space launch and launch-range capabilities. | https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Program-Offices/Space-Access | PAE: COL Eric Zarybnisky Deputy PAE: COL Doug Pentecost Deputy Director: Walt Jackim Executive Director: John Steinmeyer | The Space Access Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) office within Space Systems Command delivers national capabilities to orbit, performing both the spacelift and range control missions. Space Access secures reliable and responsive launch services to deploy the space-based capabilities needed by our Nation's warfighters, intelligence professionals, decision makers, allies, and partners. Additionally, Space Access operates and sustains resilient and ready launch and test infrastructure to project on-orbit warfighting capability through all phases of conflict and to expand U.S. economic, technological, and scientific leadership. Further, Space Access is exploring servicing, mobility, and logistics capabilities that operate in, from, and to the space domain. | assured access to space, launch services, range operations, on-orbit delivery, space mobility, space logistics, servicing, NSSL, payload integration, launch execution, space launch deltas |
| USSF | PAE Space Combat Power | Develops space control and combat-power capabilities for the Space Force. | https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Program-Offices/Space-Combat-Power | Acting PAE: COL Bryon E. C. McClain Deputy PAE: COL Scott Klempner Deputy Director: S. Eberhardt | Space Combat Power is responsible for developing, delivering, and sustaining cyber, ground- and space-based combat power capabilities to contest and control the space domain through fires, movement, and maneuver, preserving U.S., allied and commercial freedom of action in, from, and to space. Includes a space-data-network backbone, rapid reaction, innovation and prototyping, electromagnetic-warfare systems, orbital-warfare acquisition, Space Safari and Space Delta 89. The portfolio supports space-domain awareness and combat power through ground, cyber and on-orbit capabilities. | space combat power, space domain awareness, electromagnetic warfare, orbital warfare, counterspace, rapid reaction, innovation, prototyping, space surveillance, reconnaissance, Space Delta 89 |
| USSF | PAE Battle Management Command, Control, Communications and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) | Provides battle management, command and control, communications, and intelligence capabilities for space operations. | https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Program-Offices/Battle-Management-Command-Control-Communications-and-Space-Intelligence | PAE: Shannon Pallone Deputy PEO: Michael Sanjume CTO: B. DeLong | Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) is responsible for advancing operational and tactical capabilities in the space domain while leading the modernization and sustainment of the Satellite Control Network (SCN). Our mission is to deliver advanced, resilient, and integrated systems that strengthen space operations and enhance decision-making across the enterprise. This includes modernizing infrastructure and networks to support tactical operations and equipping leaders with the tools to employ space effects with greater precision, agility, and speed. BMC3I is comprised of team members from Space Systems Command and Combat Forces Command. Together they work closely with partners in DAF C3BM, Space TENCAP, and S4S as one unified team with a shared mission. | BMC3I, battle management, command and control, communications, tactical C2, space defense, theater support, battlespace awareness, data transport, satellite control network, advanced battle management |
| USSF | PAE Infrastructure | Provides test, training, data, facilities, and infrastructure for Space Force operations. | https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Program-Offices/Infrastructure | PAE: Col. Richard Beckman | The Infrastructure Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) of Space Systems Command is responsible for integrating and synchronizing the acquisition, development, and sustainment of integrated test and training capabilities to ensure the delivery of fully burdened force designs to the United States Space Force. Our area of responsibility encompasses the collection of distributed, enterprise-wide test and training systems and processes that establish and sustain combat readiness across the spectrum of conflict. | space infrastructure, test and training, live ranges, digital twins, models, simulators, full-mission trainers, opposing forces, secure facilities, assured networks, synthetic environments, force design, combat readiness, distributed training |
| USSF | PAE Satellite Communication and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (SATCOM and PNT) | Manages military satellite communications and positioning, navigation, and timing systems. | https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Program-Offices/Satellite-Communications-and-Positioning-Navigation-and-Timing | PAE: Erin Carper (Acting) | The mission of the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (SATCOM and PNT) is to deliver resilient commercial and military satellite communications and integrated PNT capabilities. | SATCOM, satellite communications, PNT, positioning navigation and timing, GPS, GPS III, M-Code, narrowband SATCOM, tactical SATCOM, strategic SATCOM, anti-jam, NC3, UHF, X-band, Ka-band, resilient communications |
| USSF | PAE Missile Warning and Tracking | Delivers diverse, integrated, and resilient missile warning and tracking space architecture. | https://www.sda.mil | PAE: Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo | ||
| USSF | PAE Electromagnetic Warfare and Cyber | Delivers space warfighting capabilities using the electromagnetic spectrum and cyber domains. | https://sscfrontdoor.experience.crmforce.mil/SSCFrontDoor/s/ | PAE: William Blauser (Acting) | PAE Electromagnetic Warfare and Cyber develops, acquires, integrates, fields, and sustains space warfighting capabilities that operate through the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace. The portfolio aligns requirements, program strategies, technical architectures, acquisition execution, testing, fielding, and lifecycle support across electromagnetic-warfare and cyber mission areas so Guardians and Joint forces can operate effectively in contested environments. Its mission is to reduce seams between spectrum and cyber capabilities, accelerate delivery of adaptable systems and software, improve interoperability with other Space Force and Joint portfolios, protect mission effectiveness, and respond rapidly to emerging threats. | electromagnetic warfare, cyber, cyberspace warfare, spectrum operations, space warfighting, electronic warfare, cyber protection, cyber mission systems, resilient command and control, software, sensors, ground systems, contested space, joint all-domain operations, interoperability |
| USSF | Advanced Capabilities | Delivers advanced capabilities for specific classified programs to enable joint all-domain warfighting operations. | https://sscfrontdoor.experience.crmforce.mil/SSCFrontDoor/s/ | PAE: Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy Jr. | PAE Advanced Capabilities manages a classified portfolio of advanced space capabilities that enables joint warfighting operations. The organization develops acquisition strategies and program options, integrates sensitive and rapidly evolving technologies, and coordinates acquisition decisions with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Service Acquisition Executives for Space and Air. Its mission is to translate priority operational needs into executable programs, synchronize classified development, prototyping, production, fielding, and sustainment activities, and deliver integrated capabilities at the speed required to address emerging threats. Public details about individual programs are limited because of classification. | advanced capabilities, classified portfolio, advanced space capabilities, joint warfighting, space acquisition, program strategies, technology integration, rapid fielding, acquisition authority, emerging threats, joint all-domain operations, sensitive programs |
| DoW | DRPM Golden Dome | Oversees integrated homeland missile defense capabilities under Golden Dome. | https://hub.goldendome.mil/ | DRPM: Gen. Michael Guetlein Deputy DRPM: Maj. Gen. Brian W. Gibson | Develop and field a layered, integrated homeland defense system of systems that detects, tracks, and defeats ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missile, and other next-generation aerial threats. Golden Dome integrates existing and next-generation sensors, interceptors, kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities, and advanced command, control, and battle-management systems across land, sea, air, and space. The portfolio is designed for phased deployment and interoperability with existing U.S. missile-defense architecture, working across the Department, combatant commands, industry, academia, national laboratories, and other government partners to protect the homeland, critical infrastructure, and the nation’s second-strike capability while strengthening deterrence. | Golden Dome, homeland defense, missile defense, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, cruise missiles, next-generation aerial threats, layered defense, space-based sensors, space-based interceptors, kinetic defeat, non-kinetic defeat, command and control, battle management, NORAD, USNORTHCOM, USSPACECOM |
| DoW | DRPM UxS (Unmanned Systems) | Coordinates Department-wide unmanned and autonomous systems acquisition and fielding. | Look for opportunities and contact info on SAM.gov | DRPM: Not announced | The DRPM-UxS Director willprovide oversight and strategic direction for all missions, functions , and associated programmaticfunding lines currently assigned to JIATF-401 , consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 199, and the DRPM-UxS will provide oversight and direction for all missions, functions, and associatedprogrammatic funding lines currently assigned to the DA WG effective upon publication of thismemo. This oversight will not change the current organizational alignment and placement ofJIA TF-401 and DAWG personnel and billets. The Director of JIA TF-401 gains responsibilityfor counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) under the DRPM-UxS . | unmanned systems, autonomous systems, UxS, drones, counter-UxS, unmanned aerial systems, unmanned surface vessels, unmanned underwater vessels, unmanned ground systems, autonomy, artificial intelligence, swarming, JIATF-401, Defense Innovation Unit, Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, open architectures, rapid acquisition, mass production, industrial base |
| DoW | DRPM Robotics & Autonomous Systems (RAS) | Integrates Navy and Marine Corps robotics and autonomous-systems requirements, acquisition, resourcing, and rapid fielding. | Look for opportunities and contact info on SAM.gov | DPRM / PAE: Christopher Miller, SES (Acting) | DRPM Robotics & Autonomous Systems integrates the development, requirements, resourcing, acquisition, and fielding of robotic and autonomous capabilities across the Department of the Navy. The organization provides clear portfolio accountability, aligns Navy and Marine Corps operational needs, improves engagement with industry, and accelerates the transition of mature unmanned, autonomous, and AI-enabled technologies into Fleet and force operations. Working in concert with the Department-wide DRPM for Unmanned Systems, it seeks to reduce fragmented governance, connect Fleet and Marine feedback directly to capability development, scale interoperable systems across surface, subsurface, aviation, and expeditionary domains, and deliver capabilities that expand naval power, persistence, and operational options. | robotics, autonomous systems, unmanned systems, Navy, Marine Corps, requirements integration, acquisition, resourcing, rapid fielding, Fleet feedback, industry engagement, maritime autonomy, surface systems, subsurface systems, aviation systems, expeditionary systems, DRPM RAS, PAE RAS |
| DoW | DRPM Submarine | Oversees submarine acquisition, sustainment, and naval industrial-base capacity. | Look for opportunities and contact info on SAM.gov | PAE / DRPM: VADM Robert M. Gaucher | DRPM Submarines, dual-hatted as PAE Undersea, directs the acquisition and sustainment of the United States’ underwater deterrent. The portfolio integrates Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines, Virginia-class attack submarines, in-service submarine sustainment, undersea systems, and the industrial capacity needed to design, build, maintain, and support the force. Its mission is to align requirements, acquisition, production, lifecycle support, workforce development, supply-chain resilience, shipbuilder infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and strategic outsourcing so the Navy can recapitalize the sea-based deterrent, sustain combat-ready attack submarines, increase production capacity, and deliver quality submarines safely and on time. | submarines, undersea acquisition, underwater deterrent, Columbia-class, Virginia-class, SSBN, SSN, submarine industrial base, shipbuilding, sustainment, modernization, supply chain, workforce development, advanced manufacturing, shipyard infrastructure, strategic outsourcing, PAE Undersea, strategic deterrence |
| DoW | DRPM Critical Major Weapons Systems | Look for opportunities and contact info on SAM.gov | DRPM: Gen. Dale White Deputy DPRM: Maj. Gen. Mark B. Pye | the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system (Sentinel), the Minuteman III ICBM (Minuteman III), the B-21 Raider, the F-47 and its family of systems, and the VC-25B programs | critical major weapon systems, Sentinel, LGM-35A, Minuteman III, B-21 Raider, F-47, Next Generation Air Dominance, Air Force One, VC-25B, strategic deterrence, nuclear modernization, long-range strike, acquisition reform, portfolio management, industrial base | |
| DoW | DRPM Maven Smart Systems | Develops and scales a tactical AI platform that fuses sensor data for real-time object detection, tracking, and decision support. | https://www.ai.mil/ | DRPM: Not announced | ||
| DoW | PAE Mission Partner Environment | Manages the acquisition, development and sustainment of systems that enable seamless and secure information sharing between the United States Department of War and its global mission partners | https://help.disa.mil/collaboration/ | PAE: Nicholas J. Creswell | PAE Mission Partner Environment leads the acquisition, development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of secure, resilient, and interoperable capabilities that allow the Department of War, combatant commands, U.S. agencies, allies, and coalition partners to share information and collaborate during planning and operations. The portfolio aligns mission-partner networks, transport, identity and access, cybersecurity, data services, collaboration tools, interoperability testing, and lifecycle support to reduce communication seams across organizations and classification boundaries. Its mission is to modernize the digital environment for coalition warfare, improve the speed and reliability of information exchange, and provide commanders and mission partners a common, trusted foundation for command and control and joint operations. | Mission Partner Environment, MPE, coalition information sharing, interoperability, mission partner networks, DISA, allies, coalition operations, secure data sharing, cybersecurity, identity and access management, command and control, C2, network operations, collaboration, joint operations, coalition warfare |