Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement System (MAD-FIRES)*
Abstract
*Previously Medium Caliber Precision Weapons, budgeted under Project TT-04. The Multi-Azimuth Defense Fast Intercept Round Engagement (MAD-FIRES) program will validate the premise that high precision extended range (1-10 km) direct fire medium caliber cannons can trade accuracy for size to provide equal or greater lethality compared to traditional larger and more expensive weapon systems. While MAD-FIRES does focus on the most stressing case; ship self defense against the newest and next generation maneuverable and high speed aerial threats, extending the technology could enable smaller combat fighting vehicles and platforms augmented survivability and lethality against larger, more valuable targets. Lethal direct fire overmatch traditionally required larger cannons and larger vehicles to overcome threat armor systems and defenses. MAD-FIRES will change this paradigm and enable smaller platforms by changing the requirement for maintaining lethality overmatch through accuracy rather than size.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 9a01cafce7f04f5694ead29cd6cf9cb9
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