Directed Energy and Electric Weapon System
Abstract
This program element will transition Directed Energy and Electric Weapon Systems (DE&EWS) technology from Science and Technology (S&T) research to the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase, ultimately leading to acquisition initiation for the Surface/Subsurface Navy. DE&EWS consist of multiple breakthrough technologies including: laser weapons that provide for speed-of-light engagements at tactically significant ranges resulting in savings realized by minimizing the use of defensive missiles and projectiles; electromagnetic launch of projectiles that will significantly increase firing ranges imposing greater cost to adversaries of ballistic and air defense missile engagements; enhance the land attack mission; and fielding of high power radio frequency systems for non-kinetic electronic attack and active denial technology, allowing for non-lethal determination of threat intent beyond small arms fire ranges. Development of DE&EWS includes: Weapons Grade High Energy Lasers, Electromagnetic Railgun (EMRG) Weapon Systems, High Power Radio Frequency Weapon/Sensor Systems, and other systems/capabilities. Project 3370 - Railgun: EMRG provides ship-based program/technical development to produce a standard railgun/mount for use onboard Navy warships. Railgun provides increased capability for the following mission sets: Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Fast Attack Craft and Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FAC/FIAC), and future potential for Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW). EMRG uses electromagnetic energy, vice traditional chemical propellant (i.e. gun powder), to launch projectiles providing: greatly increased range (110+nm vice 13nm for current 5" chemical propellant [gunpowder] guns); increased ammunition storage capacity; increased ship safety; increased layered point defense; and decreased costs when compared to current weapons. The net effect is an increased capacity against multiple simultaneous threats at a lower operational cost to offset a potential adversary's asymmetric missile strategy. The EMRG will launch the Hyper Velocity Projectile (HVP). The funding decrease from FY17 to FY18 reflects delay for evaluation of transition opportunities focused on component technologies and ship integration risk reduction. Further, Hypervelocity Projectile into 5" conventional guns has been prioritized as risk reduction (funded in PE 0603795N Land Attack Technology PU 3401) on the path to Railgun component technologies maturation. Project 3402 - Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS): SNLWS funding is requested for the expedited development and fielding of the SNLWS system to Naval Forces. SNLWS will include the development of an advanced prototype laser weapon system in the 60 kW or higher class. SNLWS leverages mature technology to deliver a proven laser weapon capability to the Fleet. SNLWS development leverages the Office of Naval Research (ONR) efforts on the Solid State Laser (SSL) Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) and Solid State Laser (SSL) Technology Maturation (TM) efforts. SNLWS provides a capability to address existing Low Power Module (LPM), Anti-Surface Warfare, Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Counter-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C-ISR) Gaps with the ability to dazzle and destroy Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC). The funding increase from FY17 to FY18 reflects the establishment of Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS) prototype development efforts. Project 9823 - Lasers for Navy Applications: Low Power Module (LPM) development will provide near-term, directed energy, shipboard Counter-Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C-ISR) capabilities to dazzle Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and other platforms, and could provide enhanced ISR and Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) capabilities that will address urgent operational needs of the Fleet. FY18 is the first year of funding that will support the design, development and procurement of eight standalone units over the FYDP, for deployment on DDG 51 surface combatants. The program will support the non-recurring engineering, procurement of long lead material, assembly and checkout, system certification, and platform integration/installation. The increased funding in FY 2018 reflects a change in project direction from a single module attached to the Office of Naval Research's SSL Technical Maturation (SSL-TM) efforts to the design and procurement of eight standalone units for deployment on DDG 51 surface combatants. The increased funding is for the non-recurring development, procurement of long lead material, assembly and checkout, system certification, and platform integration/installation for these eight standalone units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 0603925N_4_1319_PB_2018
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY18 Program Adjustment in the amount of +73.5 million is a result of the following: +$63.5 million Project 3402 - This increase reflects the first year of funding for the establishment of a Project Unit (PU) for the Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS). Funding will support the initiation of the development of SNLWS prototype efforts. -$24.4 million Project 3370 - The removal of the Railgun Investment reflects delay for evaluation of transition opportunities focused on component technologies and ship integration risk reduction. Further, Hypervelocity Projectile into 5" conventional guns has been prioritized as risk reduction (funded in PE 0603795N Land Attack Technology Project 3401 Guided Projectile) on the path to Railgun component technologies maturation. Railgun funding will continue to remain active in S&T PEs under the Office of Naval Research. +$34.5 million Project 9823 - This increase supports the change in project direction from a single module attached to the Office of Naval Research's (ONR's) Solid State Laser Technology Maturation (SSL TM) efforts to the first year of the design and procurement of eight stand alone units for deployment on DDG 51 surface combatants. -$0.2 million decrease reflects miscellaneous adjustments.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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