Hard Target Void Sensing (HTVS) Fuze
Abstract
The JROC validated the capability need for HTVS Fuze in FY 2008. The objective of the HTVS Fuze JCTD is to provide the Bomb Live Unit-109 (BLU) and BLU-113 legacy warheads the ability to count voids and detonate at the optimal point, and improve weapon survivability and function in hard target environments. The JCTD will provide warfighters a proven capability with a number of residual mission ready fuzes. The acquisition strategy allows a smooth transition from the JCTD to Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) in FY 2011 followed by production. The lead Combatant Command is USTRATCOM and the Lead Service is USAF. To date, the HTVS Fuze JCTD has accomplished the following: Sufficiency review for FY09 initiative to fund JCTD complete; Sufficiency review for SDD, Production and Sustainment completed; Acquisition Strategy for entire HTVSF Program Approved; Systems Requirements Review and Systems Functional Review for both contractors; Management and Transition Plan approved. The JCTD will provide warfighting commands a proven capability with a number of residual mission ready fuzes no later than 12 months after the JCTD. The acquisition strategy allows a smooth transition from the JCTD to Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) in FY 2010 followed by production. The U.S. Navy also has a requirement for this capability and provided FY09/10 funds to support the JCTD. The lead Combatant Command is USTRATCOM and the Lead Service is the USAF.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 7288c5d8b6ebd94c76a57b5c226db276