Anti-Armor Weapon System
Abstract
The M41A4 Saber system is the primary heavy, anti-armor launch system for the TOW Missile within the Ground Combat Element of the Marine Corps. The Anti-Armor Weapons System-Heavy (AAWS-H) program, working in concert with the U.S. Army, will develop and integrate technology improvements into the Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) to meet Increment II system requirements as jointly agreed. Improvements centered on integration of sight image enhancements were concluded in FY13. Other efforts have focused on providing engineering and technical support such as the study of densified propellant and Saber battery replacement for the Saber system (far-target location accuracy improvements). Battlefield networking communications capability and a laser designation capability have been postponed due to prioritization of Saber battery upgrade/replacement efforts. The decrease in funding from FY15 to FY16 reflects re-phasing of development funds to better align with the revised program development schedules.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 1964_0603635M_4_1319_PB_2016
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