Integrated Munitions Launcher (IML)
Abstract
These funds will be used to design, develop, and qualify a future launcher with standard interfaces to support current and future munitions outlined in the AAWSM ICD, dated 17 July 2018 and the Air Launched Effects (ALE) Initial Capability Refinement Document (ICRD) dated 21 Oct 2019. This effort allows the government to align technology enabling solutions with the AAWSSM ICD, maturing technological developments of IML prototypes at the subsystem level to mitigate Apache helicopter and Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial System launcher obsolescence limitations. The IML effort will define and provide the interface between aircraft and emerging munitions utilizing a non-proprietary, open systems architecture allowing easy compatibility when integrating on to aviation platforms. The inherent flexibility of an open architecture serves as a building block for future weapons systems. This effort includes the design of a launcher with future smart, two-way digital communications capability and the capability to launch current and future weapons from aviation aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 84513f6d4ca30681aaa0782ac8ad151e