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 device capabilities. This PE also implements the National Landmine Policy to develop alternatives to the non-self-destructing counter mobility anti-personnel landmine systems. The PE contributes to Area Access and Area denial (A2/AD) to support unified land operations and improve soldier survivability. Project 415, Mine Neutralization/Detection provides for development of next generation standoff, detection, and neutralization 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 Explosive Hazard Pre-Detonation (EHP) capability to neutralize/detonate a broad spectrum of improvised explosive hazards while on the move, to support A2 route clearance missions. Project 434, Spider Networked Munitions (NM) is an integrated system of effects (lethal and non-lethal Anti Personnel (AP), counter mobility and AD munition, software, and communications. The Spider system is a hand emplaced, networked remotely controlled (Man-In-The Loop) system that provides highly responsive terrain-shaping and force protection capabilities. Spider Inc 1 replaces persistent anti-personnel landmines, is compliant with US National Landmine policy, and is fielded and operational in 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, counter mobility, and the new Spider Non-Lethal Launcher (NLL).a

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
0604808A_5_2040_PB_2015
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Army

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Counter IED
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Anti-Personnel Mines
  • Contracts
  • Detection
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Land Mines
  • Manufacturing
  • Munitions
  • Prototypes
  • Rocket Propelled Grenades
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Unmanned Ground Systems
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

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