Enabling Fuze Technology
Abstract
This RDT&E effort is aimed at developing the enabling technologies needed to provide the survivable and reliable fuzing capabilities based on needs identified in the Guidance for the Development of the Force and the Secretary of Defense Memorandum, DoD Policy on Cluster Munitions and Unintended Harm to Civilians, June 19, 2008. Fuze capability through technology advancements has generally lagged the advancements made in U.S. weapons. Particularly, shortfalls have developed in the areas of: integration with advanced weapons, miniaturization, harsh environment survivability and functionality, and smart electronics and processing. Without new technology future weapon systems, as well as current weapon systems, will fail to meet the survivability and reliability needs of the warfighter. Under the Joint Fuze Technology Program (JFTP), investments are focused in four capability areas: Hard Target Survivable Fuzing, Tailorable Effects Weapon Fuzing, High Reliability Fuzing, and Enabling Fuze Technologies and Common Architecture. Fuze Area Technology Groups (FATGs) under tri-Service leadership are developing technology roadmaps for each capability area which will be used to guide investments based on goals consistent with the strategic guidance of the Department and shortfalls in existing weapon systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- P204_0602000D8Z_2_0400_PB_2011
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