Barracuda
Abstract
The Barracuda system is an expendable, modular, mine neutralizer launched from the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) as part of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) MCM Mission Package (MP) to autonomously reacquire and neutralize previously detected near-surface mines. Upon entering the water, the vehicle will conduct a search, capture an image and, use a communications buoy to send the image to the operator in the MCM MP to evaluate the image and order the weapon to fire, abort, or continue searching. Future capabilities may include launch from manned or unmanned aircraft or vessels of opportunity as well as the ability to neutralize mines in volume and on the bottom. The Barracuda detailed design and development contract (awarded April 2018) funds system design, program management, systems engineering, software development, integrated product support and contractor testing. FY2021 funds the detailed design and development contract. Engineering Development Models (EDMs) will be purchased starting in FY 2023 for tests starting in Q1 FY2023. There is a 12-month lead time between procurement and delivery. Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) units will be purchased following Milestone C.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 2989_0603502N_4_1319_PB_2021
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