Encapsulated Effector

Abstract

The Encapsulated Effector, aka Hammerhead, program complements existing shallow-water mines by providing maritime mining capability in deeper water depths. Based on the urgency of the requirement, this program was designated a Maritime Accelerated Acquisition program by the Navy Accelerated Acquisition Board of Directors and uses Section 804 authority to streamline acquisition of an initial capability. The system uses existing kinetic payloads to engage enemy targets, and provides a wide area of coverage per each weapon. The program uses a self-contained, propelled weapon to engage the target when a target is detected. The system uses modern sensing and processing technology to enable accurate targeting at increased range and maintains minefield resilience even as weapons are expended against targets. The result is expanded operating areas to restrict or deny adversary access to the intended area while using fewer weapons than traditional mines. Increased funding in FY 2022 supports critical design, contractor testing, and initial integration to the deployment platform.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2022
• Source ID: 2993_0604601N_5_1319_PB_2022

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Readers

• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
• Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.