Combat Vehicle and Automotive Advanced Technology
Abstract
This PE matures, integrates and demonstrates combat and tactical vehicle automotive technologies that enable a lighter, more mobile and more survivable force. This PE executes the Army's Combat Vehicle Prototyping program to mature, integrate and demonstrate ground vehicle leap ahead technologies in support of future combat vehicles. Project 221 (Combat Vehicle Survivability) matures, integrates and demonstrates protection and survivability technologies such as active protection systems, advanced vehicle armors, blast mitigation and occupant safety devices to address both current and emerging advanced threats to ground vehicles. Project 441 (Combat Vehicle Mobility) matures and demonstrates advanced ground vehicle power and mobility technologies such as powertrains, power generation and storage, water and fuel logistics, and running gear subsystems for military ground vehicles to enable a more efficient, mobile and deployable force. Project 497 (Combat Vehicle Electro) matures, integrates, and demonstrates vehicle electronics hardware (computers, sensors, communications systems, displays, and vehicle command/control/driving mechanisms) and software that result in increased crew efficiencies, vehicle performance, reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) burdens and vehicle maintenance costs. Project 515 (Robotic Ground Systems) matures and demonstrates unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technologies with a focus on sensors, perception hardware and software, and robotic control algorithms that enable UGV systems to maneuver on and off road at speeds which meet mission requirements with minimal human intervention. In FY 2018/FY 2019, work in this PE is coordinated with, PE 0602105A (Materials), 0602120A (Sensors and Electronic Survivability, Robotics Technology), 0602601A (Combat Vehicle and Automotive Technology), 0602618A (Ballistics Technology), 0602624A (Weapons and Munitions Technology), 0602705A (Electronics and Electronic Devices), 0602784 (Military Engineering Technology), 0603001A (Warfighter Advanced Technology), 0603004A (Weapons and Munitions Advanced Technology), 0603005 (Combat Vehicle and Automotive Advanced Technology), 0603125A (Combating Terrorism Technology Development), 0603270A (Electronic Warfare Technology), 0603313A (Missile and Rocket Advanced Technology), 0603734 (Military Engineering Advanced Technology), 0604115A (Technology Maturation Initiatives), and 0708045A (Manufacturing Technology). Beginning in FY 2020, work in this PE is related to, and fully coordinated with PE 0602145A (Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology), PE 0603462A (Next Generation Combat Vehicle Advanced Technology), and 0603119A (Ground Advanced Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. All FY 2020 adjustments align program financial structure to Army Modernization Priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. Work in this PE is performed by the U.S. Army Futures Command.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 0603005A_3_2040_PB_2020
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY18 congressional adds for Program increase ($6.500 million), Advanced materials development ($10.000 million), Combat vehicle weight reduction initiative ($10.000 million), and HMMWV power management ($3.000 million). FY19 congressional adds for lightweight technology for ground combat and tactical vehicles ($10.000 million), advanced water harvesting technology ($5.000 million), fuel cell research ($5.000 million), airless tire technology demonstration ($4.000 million), HMMWV automotive enhancements ($10.000 million), HMMWV autonomy ($3.000 million), HMMWV power system ($2.000 million), HMMWV torque monitoring ($3.000 million), multi-sensor augmented reality system for tactical land vehicles ($5.000 million), and combat vehicle weight reduction initiative ($10.000 million). FY20 decrease - Ongoing work transferred to other PEs due to science and technology (S&T) financial restructuring.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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