Joint Multi-Effects Warhead System (JMEWS)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for JMEWS in FY 2009. The JMEWS JCTD will demonstrate an updated multi-effect warhead system aboard the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM). This warhead technology will provide a leap-ahead capability against a widely varied target set, which includes hard and soft targets. In concert with this warhead, a Third-Party In-Flight Targeting (3PT) system will be demonstrated that will allow dynamic targeting and retasking of the missile as intelligence is updated. Using these technologies, Combatant Commanders will have the reliable option of neutralizing heavily defended and dynamic targets without the incursion of manned platforms. Hardware and software changes to the TLAM Program of Record (PMA-280) will be incorporated via Engineering Change Proposals once demonstrated. Deliverables will also include documented Concept(s) of Operation, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Production of the TLAM will be shifted to replace the current warhead with the JMEWS warhead, and to add the datalink, radio equipment, and interfaces necessary for 3PT. JMEWS will increase the number of targets held at risk, reduce cost; increase flexibility in access denied environments and provide a long range, survivable, high-lethality weapon. The COCOM sponsor is US Central Command and the Lead Service is the US Navy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- eec6394430f8f5dcc6b503a6bdf9e3e4