Cannon-Delivered Area Effects Munitions (C-DAEM)

Abstract

The Cannon-Delivered Area Effects Munitions (C-DAEM) Project is a two increment approach to provide U.S. ground forces with the capability to engage area personnel through armored targets, while denying threat forces full operational freedom within the targeted area. An Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) was completed in January 2018. The purpose of the C-DAEM AoA was to inform acquisition and investment decisions by the Army regarding replacement of the current stockpile of 155mm Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (DPICM) with DoD policy compliant munitions and address anti-armor and extended range capability requirements identified in the C-DAEM Initial Capabilities Document (ICD). The Army validated a two increment solution for C-DAEM. Increment I will destroy infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, and tanks. Increment II will destroy personnel, materiel, air defense artillery and rocket launchers. Increment I and II will be developed simultaneously. FY 2020 resources will fund the competitive demonstrations for Increment I, as well as early detailed design testing supporting the qualification of Increment II to support the Army's modernization priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: FG1_0603639A_4_2040_PB_2020

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• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering