ELECTROMAGNETIC GUNS
Abstract
This activity is the Electro Magnetic (EM) railgun program that is focused on developing the technology to launch a long range projectile from Navy ships. EM railgun is being considered for multi-mission applications including USMC Naval Surface Fire Support, anti-surface warfare (ASUW) and ship self defense from missiles and small boat threats. The FY 2016 to FY 2017 funding decrease reflects the completion of majority of long lead barrel buys with continued barrel testing required. The FY 2017 to FY 2018 funding decrease reflects the realignment of the Electro Magnetic (EM) Railgun program to the new innovative naval prototype (INP) PE 0602792N Innovative Naval Prototypes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 1f23d6e21a8ba4eb79d84ce6dab71632