Assured Precision Weapons and Munitions
Abstract
The Assured Precision Weapons and Munitions (APWM) project is a continuation of efforts initiated under Budget Activity 4 (BA4) Program Element (PE) 0604120A Project ED5. The objective of this advanced risk mitigation, prototyping and product support effort is to identify, evaluate, mature, test, and demonstrate various assured precision prototype technologies in weapon and munitions components and subsystems in a system of systems environment. The APWM efforts directly support three of the Chief of Staff of the Army's (CSA) "Big 6" Modernization Priorities. Specifically, they support; Long Range Precision Fires, Network/C3I (incl Assured PNT), and Soldier Lethality. The APWM project will enable increased lethality and ensure future battlefield success against peer/near-peer adversaries by supporting these Modernization Priorities. Current and evolving threats to existing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities have created the need for new/emerging Assured PNT capabilities (including M-Code GPS and Pseudolites) into both Munitions and Weapons operating in a complex system-of-systems environment. This imperative is reinforced by Public Law 111-383 Section 913 which mandates the use of Air Force-developed M-Code GPS capabilities in all systems fielded FY2018 and beyond unless a waiver is obtained from the Secretary of Defense. As such, both precision weapon and munition programs must coordinate with the development and technology delivery activities of the Air Force's Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) program and the Army's Assured PNT program to protect and insure critical precision-based Joint warfighting capabilities as well as maximizing effectiveness and efficiency of US taxpayer investments. FY 2019 funding will support the development and technology delivery activities of the Air Force's MGUE program and the Army's Assured PNT program including participation in design reviews, evaluation and formal feedback on systems requirements and technology performance, component and subsystem architecture input essential for precision weapons and munitions operating in a system-of-systems environment, configuration management of the evolving Joint Common GPS Specification and Interface Control Document for Precision Guided Munitions (PGM), and specific support focus includes requirements for MGUE Increment 2, Pseudolites (PL), and Alternative Navigation (AltNav) related technology maturity for Assured PNT milestone decisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- FA5_0603639A_4_2040_PB_2019
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