Adv Direct InDirect Armament Sys (ADIDAS) Adv Tech
Abstract
This Project matures and demonstrates technologies for large caliber direct fire light-weight armament systems that will exceed the current capability of 120 millimeter (mm) direct fire cannons and be optimized for future operational environment with cross-domain engagement capability. Specifically, this Project integrates and demonstrates technologies for rapid fire on-the-move at all elevations (direct & indirect), compact ammunition design with advanced ignition, advanced recoil mitigation to reduce impulse and allow integration onto lighter platforms, automated ammunition handling and reloading. This Project also supports open architecture to enable supervised autonomy and remote operation and integrates intelligent fire control to address multi-domain targets from manned and unmanned platforms. Work in this Project is related to and fully integrated with the efforts funded in Program Element (PE) 0602145A (Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology) and PE 0604115A (Technology Maturation Initiatives). Work in this Project complements Program Element (PE) 0602145A (Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology) / Project BK5 (Adv Direct In-Direct Armament Sys (ADIDAS) Tech) and Program Element (PE) 0603464A (Long Range Precision Fires Advanced Technology) / Project CE9 (Armaments Advanced Technology). The cited research is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Research in this Project supports the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Army Modernization Priority. Work in this Project is performed by the Armaments Center (AC)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- BK6_0603462A_3_2040_PB_2025
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