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 2731 - High Energy Laser Counter ASCM Project (HELCAP): Defeating Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs) with a laser weapon system presents several technical challenges (e.g. high atmospheric turbulence, target acquisition and identification, target tracking, aim point maintenance, automatic aim point placement, jitter control). The High Energy Laser Counter ASCM Project (HELCAP) will assess, develop, experiment, and demonstrate the various laser weapon system technologies and methods of implementation (e.g. laser sources, mission analysis, lethality, advanced beam control with atmospheric mitigation, target and tracking sensors, control systems) required to defeat ASCMs in a crossing engagement. FY 2020 funding will provide for automated laser weapon control activities and initiate planning and establish test assets and test site preparations to enable FY 2022-2023 counter ASCM detect to defeat demonstrations. Project 3402 - The Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS) was initiated under the authority granted by the Middle-Tier Acquisition legislation (Section 804 of the FY16 NDAA) in accordance with CNO's direction. The SNLWS program supports the National Defense Strategy of building a more lethal force by leveraging mature technology to deliver proven laser weapon capability to the Fleet. HELIOS provides a capability to address Anti-Surface Warfare and Counter-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C-ISR) gaps with the ability to dazzle and destroy Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and defeat Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC). SNLWS provides for industry-developed and government integrated capability to the Fleet in as short a timeframe as possible, thereby addressing the National Defense Strategy direction to foster a culture of affordability. SNLWS includes the development of an advanced prototype laser weapon system in the 60 kW or higher class. Competition is utilized for system development and prototype production efforts. SNLWS leverages mature technology to deliver a proven laser weapon capability to the Fleet integrated with the Combat System. 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. The FY 2020 funding supports completion of the system build, review and delivery of the Technical Data Package, preparation for conduct of Factory Qualification Testing (FQT), and Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T) of one system. 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 that will address urgent operational needs of the Fleet. FY 2018 was the first year of funding and supported the design, development and procurement of eight standalone units over the FYDP, for deployment on DDG 51 surface combatants. The program supports the non-recurring engineering, development, procurement of long lead material, assembly and checkout, system certification, and platform integration/installation for these eight standalone units. The FY 2020 funding supports assembly and checkout of the final increment of ODIN systems to be installed shipboard in FY 2021, as well as sustainment of installed Units 1 and 2 is initiated in FY 2020. Project 9999 (PU C407) - Congressional Add - High Energy Storage Modules: Advanced energy storage systems are the foundation of the electric weapons kill chain, and their applications and demands are increasing in defense and naval applications. These applications require innovative battery technologies that provide high power and energy density, and provide increased rates of discharge, while ensuring safety and optimal thermal management. High Energy Storage Modules research will involve development, assembly and initial Naval certification testing of a 1000 volt high-rate, high-power-density Lithium-ion battery pack in order to increase Naval operational capabilities. The 1000-volt battery pack will combine newly developed and patented battery cooling technologies with an established Lithium-ion battery chemistry, produced by a domestic manufacturer. High Energy Storage Modules with higher discharge rates will decrease the amount of batteries needed to meet peak shipboard power loads. This effort will substantially progress the state of the art for high-rate water-cooled battery packs, to help bolster Naval operational capabilities. Project 9999 (PU C453) - Congressional Add - Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS) Program Re-phasing: Congress added funding in FY 2019 for re-phasing of the SNLWS development and fielding effort. This funding supports procurement of HELIOS long lead materials in FY 2019 related to early award of the contract to Lockheed Martin Aculight. Project 9999 (PU C440) - Congressional Add - Electromagnetic Railgun Program: Congress added funding in FY 2019 for ship-based program/technical development and ship integration related risk reduction. Electromagnetic 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). This funding supports the testing and refinement of pulse current transfer, mount, and hypervelocity projectile component development. In addition, this project supports the continuing effort to define and evolve requirements related to mount and platform interface management and maturations of specifications for tactical railgun weapon system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 0603925N_4_1319_PB_2020
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2019 net funding decrease in the amount of $80.530 million consists of the following: A $106.430 million decrease to the SNLWS Program PU 3402; a $15.9 million Congressional add for the SNLWS rephrasing and a $10 million Congressional add for the Electromagnetic Railgun Program. The funding increase from PB19 to PB20 for FY 2020 includes $2.3 million to support Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (ODIN) Sustainment; and $9.0 million for the High Energy Laser Counter ASCM Project (HELCAP) to address laser technology for ACSM threats.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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