MINE/OBSTACLE NEUTRALIZATION
Abstract
Mine and Obstacle Neutralization activity is focused on improving the capability to neutralize mines and obstacles from deep water through the beach exit zone. Efforts include the development of technologies for: stand-off breaching of mines and obstacles in the SZ/BZ; minesweeping and jamming of sea mines; and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) neutralization of sea mines. Stand-off breaching efforts demonstrate a mine and obstacle breaching capability that is enabled by precision weapon guidance and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and delivered by Naval Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) and USAF Bombers. Tactical performance of existing unitary bombs is being demonstrated. Other efforts will demonstrate a tactical countermine dart and dispenser concept. The minesweeping effort develops a mission package for deployment on Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). Also, efforts will focus on improving an existing breaching weapon fuze and developing a precision assault lane marking navigation capability. This activity supports the development and transition of technologies for the MCM-related FNC ECs. The FY 2011 to FY 2012 funding decrease is due to the completion of Future Naval Capability (FNC) - AUV Technology for Neutralization of Littoral Mines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 649a303cb8883c24df54daf69f9e9cd3