AC-130 High Energy Laser (HEL)
Abstract
This is a Department of Defense (DoD) directed effort initiated in FY 2018. This project includes risk reduction efforts to help accelerate development and operational demonstration of an electric laser with a rechargeable magazine on an AC-130. Activities covered by this funding include modeling, simulation, testing subsystems, and coordination with industry to support a subsequent USSOCOM HEL development program. Success for the subsequent program will be realized by integrating an HEL capability into the AC-130 precision strike package (PSP). The subsequent program will provide special operations forces with a materiel solution capable of addressing current warfighter gaps.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- d3227d11e9b674559609606a71a923ab