High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demo Adv Tech
Abstract
This Project matures and demonstrates a 100 kW-class mobile HEL weapon system on a tactical platform to protect fixed and semi-fixed sites from rocket, artillery, mortar (RAM) and unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The major effort under this Project is the phased approach for mobile high power solid state laser (SSL) technology demonstrations that are traceable to the form, fit, and function requirements for a HEL weapon. This effort utilizes open systems architecture to ensure growth, interoperability, and opportunity for technology insertions for maturation of laser, beam control, sensor/radar, integration of power and thermal management subsystems, as well as Battle Management Command, Control, and Computers (BMC3). The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy as well as supports the Army's future capability opportunities for leap-ahead technology for directed energy. All FY 2020 adjustments align program financial structure to Army Modernization Priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. Work is performed by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Amy Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- AD1_0603466A_3_2040_PB_2020