ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION

Abstract

The ICBM Fuze Modernization program activities will include replacement of the Mk21 fuze to meet warfighter requirements and maintain current capability; development of a new Mk12A fuze capability to integrate with W78 Life Extension Program (LEP); and provide for Air Force direction and oversight of the W78 LEP. The Air Force ICBM Fuze Modernization Program will work in conjunction with the W78 LEP, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Navy, and United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defense (MOD) to capitalize on the extensive fuze work done to date by the Navy and NNSA, and make maximum use of joint technologies, parts, components, and development/production capabilities. Additionally, the ICBM Fuze Modernization program will address the associated Minuteman III weapon system modifications, system testing, support equipment, data, training, and fielding efforts required to support the new Mk21 fuze and Mk12A/W78 LEP. ICBM Fuze Support will continue studies, system engineering, modeling and testing, and development planning leading to a development effort for the Mk21 and Mk12A/W78 LEP replacement fuzes. Development effort will make maximum use of technologies, parts, and components developed under the Navy Mk5 Alteration Program. The W78 life extension oversight and engineering will identify and develop the specific LEP for the W78, identifying solutions to problems or deficiencies, opportunities to incorporate enhanced surety concepts to meet National Security Presidential Directive 28 requirements, integration of the Air Force Fuze Modernization Program and the NNSA W78 LEP development, and the related supporting infrastructure. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD), because it is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: 0604933F_5_3600_PB_2013
• Change Summary Explanation: For FY2013, funding reflects $73.512M transferred from Project PE 0604851F, ICBM - EMD.
• Service Agency Name: Air Force

Entities

Organizations

• United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Air Force
• Budgets
• Cost Analysis
• Cost Estimates
• Costs
• Demonstrations
• Elements
• Engineering
• Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
• National Security
• Procurement
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation
• Weapon Systems
• Weapons

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