JAVELIN (AAWS-M)

Abstract

FY13 RDTE funding will support qualification testing of the multi-purpose warhead (MPWH), software modifications and upgrades, and Javelin Block I missile range verification testing. The MPWH and software modifications will be integrated into the current Javelin Block I missile resulting in an improved capability against a range of military operations of non-armored targets while maintaining current lethality against traditional armored threats. Additional efforts supported by FY13 RDTE funding include CLU far target locator (FTL) demonstrations and preparation to participate in Network Integration Exercises (NIE). These improvements are a direct result of lessons learned from firing 1,959 Javelin missiles in Iraq and Afghanistan through October 2011.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
0604611A_5_2040_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Army

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Afghanistan
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Demonstrations
  • Engineering
  • Lethality
  • Military Operations
  • Procurement
  • Qualifications
  • System Software
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Military Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

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