Precision Kinetic Light Strike
Abstract
The Precision Kinetic Light Strike program sought to develop a small, lightweight, guided kinetic weapon for lightweight maneuver forces. Current short-range weapons are used against a variety of target sets using different munitions without the benefit of active guidance. Current long-range weapons are highly effective against a specific target set at range, but are too large or heavy to employ in needed numbers, have a high cost per shot/procurement cost, and often require burdensome logistics or dedicated specialized systems to use. The program goal was to improve on the existing, lightweight unguided munition systems by increasing range, accuracy, and lethality, while reducing cost. These improvements leveraged advances in miniaturization, precision guidance and warheads. Precision Kinetic Light Strike sought to take advantage of commercial technologies whenever possible to provide a low-cost, multi-use, and multi-function precision engagement capability. The Precision Kinetic Light Strike program will significantly increase the combat power of small units with reduced burden, while significantly reducing cost relative to near-peer and peer adversaries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- ca03b5fc3ec44912fc56804862cfa10e
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