Platform Integration
Abstract
The Platform Integration category accommodates all non-recurring engineering (NRE) efforts associated with CPS payload hosting on Block V VIRGINIA platforms. This encompasses all efforts required to develop and test a launcher system including: modification of and maintaining the In-Air Launch (IAL) test facility; conducting in-air launcher testing; construction of the Underwater Launch (UWL) test facility and fabrication of major UWL specialty equipment for outfitting of the UWL test facility in sequence with construction to facilitate testing planned in FY 2026; design, development, test, and certification of Pier Side Support Equipment (PSSE) to on-load and off-load Advanced Payload Modules (APMs), AUR+Cs, and fired/expended canisters; design, development, and testing of prototype APM; and host platform system modifications. The effort also includes development and test of the Weapon Control System (WCS) including: prototype hardware and software in support of range based test launches, software and hardware for support mission planning (on-and off-board), and hardware and software to ensure host platform system modifications. The design, development, and test of WCS elements, APM, and PSSE must support Army fielding and ZUMWALT Class DDG integration timelines, as applicable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 4e9354602f19550681a8b42d2a327b5c