Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW)
Abstract
Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW) Development Design CRAW is a very lightweight torpedo that can double as a submarine hard kill countermeasure. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) developed the initial CRAW design to be a multi-platform and multi-mission weapon. This program will finish design gaps in the CRAW hardware and transition the technology into a production ready design. In addition, it will mature the software currently in development under an ONR Future Naval Capability (FNC) program and transition it into CRAW baseline system. The program will address obsolescence issues with the current design (TI-1), establish a baseline production design (TI-2), incrementally improve software through Advanced Processor Build (APB) software upgrades, test and qualify the system for safe operations, and stand-up a production line to achieve full rate production. Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW) Submarine Integration Integration of CRAW into the external countermeasure launcher (ECL) assembly and the upgrades to the combat systems supports pre-planning and launch control of the CRAW. This effort requires upgrades to the submarine combat system as a part of the Submarine Federated and Warfare Tactical Systems (SWFTS) modernization cycle. The major components requiring hardware and software upgrades to support CRAW include the ECL assembly, Countermeasure Set Acoustic (CSA) launcher, BYG-1 combat system, and Common Weapon Launcher (CWL). The upgrades will come in two initial phases with a Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) to Technical Insertion 20 (TI-20) for initial fielding of capability on Virginia (VA) Block (BLK) III/IV ships in FY24, and then a permanent Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) in TI-24 for all VA class hulls. In addition, the necessary TEMPALT and SHIPALT documentation (e.g. design changes, safety reports, test reports, etc.) required for installation aboard a submarine will be developed. An integrated test program and operational testing with the Navy's Command Operational Test and Evaluation Force will be conducted post installation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 1267_0101226N_7_1319_PB_2021
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