Medusa
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for Medusa in FY 2008. Medusa will demonstrate the employment of the Low Cost Guided Imaging Rocket (LOGIR) aboard the US Navy MH-60S helicopter against a multi-axis simultaneous attack from Fast Attack Craft (FAC) and Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC). In this manner, US and coalition surface ship formations can protect themselves against coordinated asymmetric threats in a maritime environment. This capability will provide a leap ahead of current ship self-protection options, and contribute to a multi-layered, scalable maritime defense strategy. Additionally, the technology is readily adaptable for use against land-based targets. COCOM sponsor is US Central Command and lead Service is the US Navy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- f6e39ba87ac1f249631d9323546545ef