Modular Effects Launcher (MEL)/Launcher Electronics Assembly (LEA)
Abstract
These funds will be used to upgrade and enhance launcher components to support current and future munitions outlined in the Army Aviation Weapons, Sub-Systems and Munitions Initial Capability Document, dated 17 July 2018, the Air Launched Effects (ALE) Initial Capability Refinement Document (ICRD) dated 21 Oct 2019, and the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Abbreviated Capabilities Development Document (FARA A-CDD) dated 03 June 2021. This effort allows the Government to align technology-enabling solutions with the Army Aviation Weapons, Sub-Systems and Munitions Initial Capability Document, maturing technological developments of launcher component prototypes to mitigate launcher limitations. The launcher component efforts will define and provide the interfaces between aircraft and emerging munitions utilizing a nonproprietary, open systems architecture allowing easy compatibility when integrating onto aviation platforms. The inherent flexibility of an open architecture serves as a building block for future weapon systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 29d4a79a19f666a90840ba2240e0eb1a