Precision Light Strike Munition (PLSM)
Abstract
The Precision Light Strike Munition (PLSM) program will seek to develop a small, lightweight, shoulder-launched, guided missile weapon for the individual warfighter. Current short-range weapons are used against a variety of target sets using different munitions and launchers without the benefit of active guidance. Current long-range weapons in support of dismounted operations are highly effective against a specific target set at range, but come with a heavy physical burden, high cost per shot/procurement cost, and often require teams of operators (sometimes dedicated) for employment. The program goal is to improve on the existing, lightweight unguided missile systems by increasing range, accuracy, and lethality, while reducing cost. The program will also explore improvement of existing platform gun systems by leveraging advances in miniaturization, precision guidance and warheads. PLSM seeks to take advantage of commercial technologies to provide a low-cost, multi-use, and multi-function precision engagement capability. The PLSM program could significantly increase the combat power of small units with reduced physical burden, while significantly reducing cost relative to near-peer and peer adversaries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 600cfa38ecc130df101de9654ab1a096
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