Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS)
Abstract
The Precision Strike Weapons Development Program Element supports the enhancement of Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) warfighting capabilities. Program emphasis is on demonstrating component and subsystem technology maturity with risk reduction initiatives highlighted by flight tests. The program funds the design, development, and experimentation of boosters, payload delivery vehicles (PDVs), non-nuclear warheads, thermal protection systems, guidance systems, test range modernization, and mission planning and enabling capabilities. The development efforts could lead to a flight system that is non-ballistic over the majority of the flight path, controlled stage drop over Broad Ocean Area, positive control from launch to impact, adequate cross-range/maneuverability to avoid overflight issues, and effects on targets in a very short-period of time from execution order. To support these development activities, the program procures modeling and simulation capabilities, ground testing, command and control interfaces, test range support, and launch system infrastructure. Additionally, expert resources address strategic policy and treaty issues. Program timing will be driven by the outcome of flight and ground test events. Prior to FY 2019, Conventional Prompt Strike efforts were solely funded through Defense Wide Research and Development funding. In FY 2019, CPS efforts in this project are to support Navy integration efforts, conduct trade studies of system alternatives and risk reduction technology maturation efforts as the CPS program begins to transition to Navy in FY 2020.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 471094314fdf6f4b9962f2cf8d6d0ef5