Compact Agile Interceptors

Abstract

The US Navy lacks both in capability and capacity interceptors that have the ability to defeat complex raids of hypersonic missiles, cruise missiles and surface vessels. The Compact Agile Interceptor INP will use small diameter missiles to achieve a higher packing efficiency. Disruptive seeker technology, which weighs mere ounces will replace wasted pounds of payload weight and allow for higher speed missile interceptors. The seedling will evaluate multiple propulsion technologies including solid fuel ramjets, highly loaded grain propellants, and active throttling of solid rockets. The missiles airframe may be staged to enable the interceptor(s) the greatest agility to overmatch the threat. Multiple warhead technologies will be evaluated including reactive materials, kinetic warheads, and tailorable fragment warheads. The Activity identified in Project Unit 3506 specifically addresses Applied Research in support of the Compact Agile Interceptors INP effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
3506_0602792N_2_1319_PB_2025

Tags

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics

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