SOLDIER PRECISION TARGETING DEVICES - ADV DEV
Abstract
This project enables development of emerging technologies for the Fires community, that are envisioned by the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), the Fires Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate (FCDID), the Science and Technology (S&T) community, industry partners and the acquisition workforce that provide the Fire Support Soldier increased capability and reduced weight to improve operational effectiveness. This project focuses on developing component technologies and representative prototype systems for Soldier portable precision targeting devices to continue improvements to system performance while reducing size, weight, and power required by those systems. The effort will consider emerging Micro-Electronic Modules (MEMs) technologies for improved efficiency and performance. Efforts will improve the Soldier's ability to precisely locate and laser designate targets across a broader range of operating environments, including all weather conditions and in GPS-contested environments using active and passive methods and technologies. Component technology development will precede integration into specific systems and will include improved Precision Azimuth and Vertical Angle Measurement (PAVAM) devices; solid-state, improved lasers for range finding/designation/marking; novel passive target acquisition methods; electro-optical sensors such as infrared, near-infrared, ultra-violet, and visible spectrum imagers; sensor and data fusion; laser designator spot detection and imaging; integration of advanced power management technologies, and GPS military-code (M-Code) receivers. Funding in this project aligns with Army's priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- VT8_0603774A_4_2040_PB_2025
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