Non-Line of Sight Launch System

Abstract

The Non-Line of Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) program was terminated in March 2010. The Navy will continue the development of the system as per the January 2006, Memorandum of Agreement for its small boat threat on its Littoral Combat Ships. Prior to termination, this project funded the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) for the Non-Line of Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS), which is part of the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) modernization program. NLOS-LS has been developed to deliver its "enabling lethality" capabilities to the Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs). NLOS-LS consists of the Precision Attack Missile (PAM) and a highly deployable, platform-independent Container Launch Unit (CLU) with self-contained technical fire control, electronics, communications and software for remote unmanned operations. This project focuses on the development of a materiel solution to meet the NLOS-LS operational need as delineated in the Future Combat System (FCS) Operational Requirements Document (ORD) and Increment 1 Early-Infantry Brigade Combat Team (E-IBCT) Capabilities Production Document (CPD). The PAM will be vertically launched directly from the CLU based on fire missions received via the BCT network and will be capable of being updated in-flight via on-board radios by the network. The vertical launch capability permits a system that is highly deployable as well as being able to engage a wide spectrum of targets in diverse environments and terrain. The PAM will have Automatic Target Acquisition (ATA) capability which can be upgraded in future versions. NLOS-LS, delivered during the Increment 1 timeframe, will equip Current Forces with an Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) command based unmanned precision attack missile system. Increment 2 will address objective requirements to meet the Capability Development Document (CDD). These efforts will include Insensitive Munition requirements, incorporation of the Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fits (HMS)-J, Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) radios into the system, integration of the Blue Force Tracker into the control cell, Data Storage Device (DSD) modifications to alleviate NSA concerns, and Integrated Computing System (ICS) updates. Additional threshold requirements planned for BCT modernization program include interoperability with Battle Command, Level 5 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual System, In-Flight Target Updates the ability to disenable in flight, 72 hour on-board power, functioning Platform Soldier Mission Readiness System/Logistics Decision Support System. The NLOS-LS program was terminated March 2010. The current Army contract is being terminated and all hardware/property is being transferred to ARDEC and Navy. Due to program termination, the FY 11 Budget Request for NLOS LS is no longer required.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 0604646A_5_2040_PB_2012
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• Energy and Power Technologies
• Human Systems
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Army
• Artillery
• Contractors
• Contracts
• Control Systems
• Data Storage Systems
• Decision Support Systems
• Demonstrations
• Insensitive Explosives
• Line Of Sight
• Littoral Combat Ships
• Logistics
• Materials
• Munitions
• Navy
• Systems Engineering

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs
• Microelectronics
• Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems