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Unmanned Systems & Robotics in the FY2019 Defense Budget
David Klein, Research Analyst, AUVSI
6/25/18
Table of Contents
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Tables .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Overview (All Programs) ............................................................................................................................... 7
Overview (Procurement) ............................................................................................................................ 10
Overview (RDT&E)....................................................................................................................................... 15
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – Program Changes .............................................................. 19
NDAA – Chairman and Committee Marks .................................................................................................. 22
Program Details ........................................................................................................................................... 28
MQ-25 Stingray UAS (and other programs that specifically note the MQ-25) ....................................... 29
MQ-4C Triton UAS (and other programs that specifically note the MQ-4C) .......................................... 31
MQ-9 Reaper UAS (and other programs that specifically note the MQ-9) ............................................ 33
RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS (and other programs that specifically note the RQ-4) ...................................... 39
RQ-7 Shadow UAS (and other programs that specifically note the RQ-7) .............................................. 43
MQ-1 Predator / Gray Eagle UAS (and other programs that specifically note the MQ-1) ..................... 45
MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS (and other programs that specifically note the MQ-8) ........................................ 48
Small UAS (and other programs that specifically note sUAS) ................................................................. 50
Targets – Mainly Aerial Targets (and other programs that specifically note targets) ............................ 53
Maritime Platforms (and other programs that specifically note maritime platforms) .......................... 58
Programs Supporting MCM .................................................................................................................... 64
Programs Supporting Other Maritime Sensors & Payloads .................................................................... 67
Programs Supporting Maritime Autonomy ............................................................................................ 71
Maritime Programs Funding Both Autonomy and Energy/Propulsion ................................................... 75
Programs Supporting Ground Platforms ................................................................................................ 76
Programs Supporting Mobility ................................................................................................................ 82
Programs Supporting Communications & Data Management in Multiple Domains .............................. 85
Programs Supporting Weapons .............................................................................................................. 89
