Next Generation DE Concept Development & Analysis
Abstract
This Project researches and investigates lethality effectiveness, adaptive optics, beam control, laser sources, target and beacon illuminator lasers, new tracking algorithms, laser and beam control equipping for High Energy Laser experimentation to improve future High Energy Laser weapon system effectiveness. This Project determines critical activities to enable next generation directed energy technical innovations and funds core competencies in Lethality and Directed Energy. Research in this Project complements other Army Directed Energy efforts conducted under (PE) 0602150A (Air and Missile Defense Technology)/Project CV7 (High Energy Laser Direct Diode Apl Tech), Project DE3 (Advanced Beam Control Component Development for Counter-Cruise Missile), Project CV8 (Vulnerability Modules (VM) for Multi-Domain Operations), and PE 0603466A (Air and Missile Defense Advanced Technology)/Project CV6 (Optimized High Energy Laser Source Advanced Technology), Project IB1 (Integrated Beam Control Systems Demonstration for Counter-Cruise Missile). The cited research is consistent with the Army's modernization programs, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas, the Army Modernization Strategy, and supports the Army's future capability opportunities for leap-ahead technology for Directed Energy. Research is performed by the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command - Technical Center (USASMDC-TC) in coordination with RCCTO.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- DC1_0602150A_2_2040_PB_2025
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- Root: Air and Missile Defense Technology
- Child Accomplishment: Next Generation Direct Energy Concept Development and Analysis