Operational Fires
Abstract
The goal of the Operational Fires (OpFires) program is to develop and demonstrate a novel ground-launched system enabling advanced tactical weapons to penetrate modern enemy air defenses, and rapidly and precisely engage critical time sensitive targets. This program seeks to develop an advanced booster capable of delivering a variety of payloads at a variety of ranges. Additional considerations include the need for compatible mobile ground launch platforms enabling integration with existing ground forces and infrastructure, and specific system attributes required for rapid deployment and redeployment. The program will conduct an engineering flight test to demonstrate the critical technologies in a relevant environment. Those lessons will be captured in an integrated weapon system critical design review for a potential follow-on effort developing a full prototype. OpFires will leverage and integrate ongoing investments in hypersonics to achieve these objectives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 90894eb05b3927fa21d6bd871982840a