Congressional Adds
Abstract
10C132 - Global Law Enforcement Support for Counter-Narcotics - Funding was provided to support the development and deployment of wireless intercept technology to aid in counter-narcotics operations in foreign countries. 10C133 - Joint Technology Insertion and Accelerated System Integration Capability for Electronic Warfare (EW) - Funding was provided for the development of an Electronic Warfare (EW) Capabilities Analysis Tool that can conduct 'capability versus threat' analyses using multiple, networked, Joint/Coalition EW Threat Databases. 10C134 - Maritime Directed Energy Test Center (MDETC) - Funding was provided for maritime-based Directed Energy (DE) testing and facility utilization at Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii. Laser propagation test conduct and analysis, facility requirements/utilization planning and agreements, and addressing of environmental considerations associated with DE testing are integral to the overall operational DE test strategy for the Surface Navy. 9823A - Lasers for Navy Applications (Laser Weapon System) - Funding was provided to support the acceleration of technology development and testing of the Laser Weapon System (LaWS), to provide for Navy-funded development, production, and fielding in the near future. FY 10 funding supports the acceleration of LaWS engineering and development of the Advanced Development Model (ADM) to include: operational and employment concept requirements/definition; ADM test planning, coordination, and conduct; mechanical design of system components; LaWS-specific software development; CIWS integration; ship integration including space, weight, power, and cooling. 9D61A - Directed Energy Initiative (DEI) - Funding was provided to support the acceleration of development and testing of the Laser Weapon System (LaWS). FY 09 funding supported the acceleration of the development and testing of the Laser Weapon System (LaWS) engineering to include: investigation of Beam Director architecture options, range testing documentation, and development of a mature system design to mount a six beam laser Beam Director on the Close In Weapon System (CIWS); to assist in the establishment of initial program concepts, perform system engineering to develop performance specifications and perform research and development tests and simulations to investigate solutions to problems, assess alternative technical approaches to identify the best programmatic approach and evaluate design achievements to encompass all facets of this project. This prototype DE engagement element of the MK15 CIWS provides multi-mission "zero time of flight" defensive capability to counter limited asymmetric threats (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), jet skis, boats, threat Electro Optic/Infra Red (EO/IR) sensors, rockets, artillery, mortars, etc.) beyond existing CIWS hard kill ranges. The prototype laser weapon components will augment the existing CIWS in order to extend the effective range, provide enhanced lethality against certain target sets, and increase the weapon system's ability to counter a greater quantity (deep magazine) and spectrum of threats. 9D62A - Guillotine (G) - Funding was provided to support the acceleration of development and testing of a non-lethal, non-attributable system designed to offer non-kinetic offensive IO solutions. FY 09 funding supported Guillotine development engineering to include: test platform modification, test target preparation, threat evaluation, modeling & simulation, testing, and analysis; technology evaluation to assist in the establishment of initial program concepts, perform system engineering to develop performance specifications and perform research development tests and simulations to investigate solutions to problems, assess alternative technical approaches to identify the best programmatic approach and evaluate design achievements to encompass all facets of this project. 9D63A - Multi Function Laser System (MFLS) - Funding was provided for Multi-Function Laser System (MFLS) efforts to support the development of the Visual Interruption System (VIS) capability to be integrated into the Laser Weapon System (LaWS). FY 09 funding supported the development of the Visual Interruption System (VIS) capability to be integrated into the Laser Weapon System (LaWS) as part of the LaWS engagement element, to the Mk 15 CIWS that provides the non-lethal ability to confuse and deter attack; technology evaluation to assist in the establishment of initial program concepts, perform system engineering to develop performance specifications and perform research development tests and simulations to investigate solutions to problems, assess alternative technical approaches to identify the best programmatic approach and evaluate design achievements to encompass all facets of this project. This all weather capability application includes: swarming boat defense; harbor defense; perimeter defense; Force Protection. The prototype VIS components will augment the enhanced non-lethal options to the on-site Commander for Anti-terrorism / Force Protection (AT/FP) that determines hostile intent and denies personnel access under restrictive rules of engagement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 9999_0603925N_4_1319_PB_2011