Landmine Warfare/Barrier - Eng Dev

Abstract

This program element (PE) provides for the technology development and demonstration of networked munitions, countermine systems, and counter improvised explosive devices. This PE implements the National Landmine Policy to develop alternatives to the non-self-destructing anti-vehicle and anti-personnel landmine systems. Project 016, Close Combat Capabilities Engineering Development, provided for the development of the anti-vehicle mine replacement, in accordance with landmine policy. A more cost effective anti-vehicular capability will be developed under a Spider Increment IA program starting in FY 2012. Project 415, Mine Neutralization/Detection provides for development of next generation standoff detection capability programs such as Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS), Route Clearance & Interrogation System (RCIS), Vehicle Optics Sensor System (VOSS), Route Clearance Vehicles (RCV), Multi-Function Display (MFD), development of interface kits and the Autonomous Mine Detection System (AMDS). It also supports development of training devices for Military Working Dogs involved in mine/Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection and Explosive Hazard Pre-Detonation (EHP) capability to neutralize/detonate a broad spectrum of improvised explosive hazards while on the move, to support the route clearance mission. Project 434, Spider Networked Munitions (NM) is an integrated system of effects (lethal and non-lethal Anti Personnel (AP), existing anti-vehicle (AV) munition), software, and communications. The Spider system is a hand emplaced, remotely controlled (Man-In-The Loop) system that provides highly responsive terrain-shaping and protection capabilities. Spider Inc 1 replaces persistent anti-personnel landmines, is compliant with US National Landmine policy, and has been fielded to Afghanistan. Spider Inc 1A will build upon the existing Spider system, develop additional capabilities to enhance the Spider Remote Control Station and demonstrate the ability to employ legacy Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) lethal and non-lethal AP, lethal AV munitions, and the Spider Non-Lethal Launcher (NLL).

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
0604808A_5_2040_PB_2014
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Army

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Anti-Personnel Mines
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Spiders
  • Training Devices
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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