Area Denial Capability Development

Abstract

Project EK7 Area Denial Capability Development provides for the advanced capability development of Close Terrain Shaping Obstacle (CTSO) systems and develops modernized, non-persistent, U.S. Landmine policy compliant munition fields. During joint, multi-domain, high intensity conflict CTSO systems disrupt, fix, turn and block enemy freedom of maneuver while enhancing friendly freedom of maneuver within the same battle space. CTSO systems enable maneuver commanders to directly influence where battlefield engagements occur. CTSO systems will replace the Family of Scatterable Mines (FASCAM) systems which are nearing their end of useful life. CTSO systems are a networked munition capability suite composed of top and bottom attack munitions which can be employed independently or together to create a controlled, scalable complex obstacle. The project will evaluate integrated technologies and develop prototype systems in a realistic operating environment for the next generation of CTSO systems to achieve doctrinally required obstacle effects during combat operations. CTSO systems will use an open system and modular architecture to facilitate future development, maintenance, repair, and product improvements. The enduring CTSO capability development supports the approved Army Futures Command (AFC) Terrain Shaping Strategy for Land Domain and multi-domain operations (MDO). Full TSO capabilities will be developed through a series of capability insertions as approved by the Army Acquisition Executive on Feb 19, 2020. The XM204 Interim Top Attack system, the first CTSO capability insertion, supports a United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) # 18-22702. XM204 can operate independently but can be used in conjunction with the Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) system to create a complex obstacle. Follow on capability insertions will develop a Common Anti-Vehicular Munition (CAVM) which will be suitable for multiple delivery methods. Follow on capabilities will also include remote command and control, recoverability after arming, self-reporting, and full network capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Source ID
EK7_0603619A_4_2040_PB_2022

Tags

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers

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