Advanced Hypersonic Weapons Focus Area
Abstract
This focus area matures key component technologies through rapid prototyping to enable advanced hypersonic weapon systems while informing concepts of operations (CONOPS). These efforts will significantly improve warfighting posture in a near-peer, regional conflict by providing the joint force with weapon systems that are high speed, highly maneuverable, and difficult to defend against. Example prototypes may include air-breathing propulsion and hypersonic guidance systems; autonomous, man-in-the-loop systems; integration of new weapons into battle management systems; and other prototypes to inform CONOPS. Specific activities include development, test, and optimization of hypersonic weapon subsystems; and, integration of weapon prototypes. These prototyping activities will enable faster transition of advanced technologies to the warfighter by reducing technical risk, informing joint force CONOPS, and demonstrating new warfighter capabilities. A cross functional team, led by OUSD(R&E), will review and select prototyping proposals from across the DoD in the year of execution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 1e1580a48375527a50510d5770c3fa28