Encapsulated Effector
Abstract
FY 2024 adjustment of $10M is associated with sensor upgrades to allow the Hammerhead system to prosecute additional targets. 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, the Hammerhead program utilizes 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. Additional efforts include transitioning an encapsulation system with different end effectors under the Compact Encapsulated Effector (C-ENCAP) future naval capability (FNC) that is managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 2993_0604601N_5_1319_PB_2024
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