Advanced Weapons Technology
Abstract
This program provides for the development and demonstration of advanced directed energy and optical concepts. In electric lasers, compact, reliable, relatively high power, cost-effective electric laser devices are demonstrated. High power chemical laser enhancements are also developed. Optical imaging/beam control components/techniques are demonstrated. In high power microwaves (HPMs), technologies such as narrowband and wideband devices and antennas are demonstrated. This program is in Budget Activity 3, Advanced Technology Development, since it develops and demonstrates technologies for existing system upgrades and/or new system developments that have military utility and address warfighter needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0603605F_3_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. A detailed explanation of changes between the two budget positions is not provided because it cannot be made in a relevant manner. In FY 2010, several electric laser, relay mirror, and space situational awareness efforts have been moved from this PE into PE 0602605F, Directed Energy Technology, to better reflect the actual technology readiness level of the efforts. Note: In FY 2010, Congress added $3.2 million for Advanced Fiber Lasers Systems and Components, $6.0 million for Applications of LIDAR to Vehicles with Analysis, $3.5 million for Real-time Optical Surveillance Applications, and $2.24 million for Advanced Tactical Laser. C. Performance Metrics Under Development.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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