IFPC High Energy Laser
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Air and Missile Defense Modernization Priority. The Directed Energy Indirect Fire Protection Capability (DE-IFPC) - High Energy Laser (HEL) is an Air Defense capability consisting of IFPC - HEL 300kW class laser experimental prototypes with residual combat capability at the IFPC Battery Level in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). IFPC-HEL will provide the Army prototype weapon systems for defense of fixed and semi-fixed sites from Cruise Missiles (CM), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (RAM) threats. This project will deliver an operationally effective rapid prototype capability in the near- and mid-terms. Efforts will include accelerated materiel development and competitive prototyping. IFPC-HEL funds an improved mechanism to effectively confront emerging threats and advance America's military dominance in accordance with the National Defense Strategy. Efforts include development, acquisition, assessment, maturation, and transition of prototype technologies to acquisition programs. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas, and the Army Modernization Strategy, and supports the Army's future capability opportunities for leap-ahead technology for directed energy. Work is performed by the United States (US) Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- BU9_0604019A_4_2040_PB_2023
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