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U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Update Presented to NDIA 42nd Annual Armament Systems: Guns and Missile Systems Conference 25 April 2007 Anthony J. Sebasto U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) [email protected] 973-724-6198 ARDEC Mission Life Cycle Engineering & Support Excalibur Lightweight Dismounted Mortar R&D Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer, XM32 SUPPORT DEMIL TOTAL PROD LIFE Plasma Arc Furnace CYCLE FIELD SUPPORT Supercritical Water Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Oxidation M240B 7.62MM Machine Gun 5.56/7.62 40mm Multi-Shot Launcher …Providing Over 90% of the Army’s Lethality ARDEC at a Glance • Established “Center of Mass” for Armament Systems and Munitions for Joint Services • Proven track-record supporting transition of technologies to the field; since early FY 05..... • >28 Material Releases (MR) (>40 since early FY03) • >34 Urgent MR (>50 since early FY03) • ARDEC Personnel ~ 3000; ~900 new hires since FY99 • >$100M invested in “World Class” experimental R&D facilities since mid-90’s; Additional $75M planned • Strong partnerships with Industry, Academia, and other Government agencies. • In-house rapid prototyping initiatives demonstrating new desired capabilities, supporting production prove-out and initial fielding demands • >$125M Tech Base portfolio addressing Joint needs 2004 & 2006 Army Large R&D Lab of the Year R&D and Experimentation Facilities Major Examples Davidson Advanced Warhead Opened Precision Armaments Lab Opened 1996 2000 Development Facility $8.8M $11.7M • Maximum 50 TNT equivalent capability • 2 Lab grade elevators for sensor dev • 100m indoor warhead test range • 3 Target locations; 150m, 400m, & 1500m Opened Armament Technology Facility Armament Software Engineering Cntr 2003 Opened 2005 $8.4M $15.5M • 100 & 300m indoor ranges • Integrated S/W & H/W development/integration • Environmental chambers • Multi-platform SOSI highbay capability New Facilities Under Construction Breaking “Old” Grounds Soft Recovery System (SRS) Opening High Energy Propellant Formulation May Davidson Advanced Warhead Facility Opening FY07 Development Facility FY08 $9.0M $17.7M • High-g test Munition/Components to 20K g’s • 45,000 ft2 Propellant Pilot Plant • 155mm capability (current); Only one in existence • Characterization Laboratories • Navy 5”, 120mm mortar, and EM Gun planned • Magazine Storage / Offices Opening Pyrotechnic Research & Opening Explosives R&D Loading Facility FY09 FY08 Technology Complex $8.0M $9.9M • 28,000 ft2 Melt Pour Operations & Engineering • 33,000 ft2 Engineering Offices & Laboratories • Climate Controlling Machining • Pilot manufacturing facility • Explosive Pressing, Cast Cure, & X-Ray • Energetic stowage Material Releases (MR) & Urgent MRs FY05 to Present Materiel Release Items Urgent MR Items Materiel Release Items Urgent MR Items •• RReecceeiivveerr,, RRaaddiioo FFiirriinngg DDeevviiccee:: MM1177 ((RReemmoottee AAccttiivvaattiioonn •• XXMM111100 SSeemmii--AAuuttoommaattiicc SSnniippeerr SSyysstteemm Munitions System (RAMS) Munitions System (RAMS) • Enhanced M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle, Spirals 1 and 2 • Enhanced M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle, Spirals 1 and 2 • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge • USMC GG04 Rubber Ball Grenade (Army XM104) • USMC GG04 Rubber Ball Grenade (Army XM104) • M278 2.75-inch IR Rocket with Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket • M278 2.75-inch IR Rocket with Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model TA31F Motor • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model TA31F Motor (to USASOC, USAREUR, NGB, FORSCOM) • M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) (to USASOC, USAREUR, NGB, FORSCOM) • M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare 155mm Propelling Charge • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare 155mm Propelling Charge (30,000 to ARCENT-CFLCC) • M777A1 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer (30,000 to ARCENT-CFLCC) • M777A1 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer •• MM11004400 110055mmmm CCaanniisstteerr CCaarrttrriiddggee •• MMkk113355 MMoodd 11 SSiiggnnaall IIlllluummiinnaattiioonn KKiitt,, VVaarriioouuss CCoolloorr ––PPeenn •• MM778822 MMuullttii--OOppttiioonn FFuuzzee AArrttiilllleerryy ((MMOOFFAA)) FFllaarree ((99,,770000 ttoo AARRCCEENNTT--CCFFLLCCCC)) • Mk7 Mod 2 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model • Mk7 Mod 2 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model (APOBS), Tactical TA31RCO-M4 with LFU/ARD (to USASOC, USARPAC, NGB, (APOBS), Tactical TA31RCO-M4 with LFU/ARD (to USASOC, USARPAC, NGB, •• MMkk77 MMoodd 22 AAPPOOBBSS,, TTrraaiinniinngg AAiidd FFOORRSSCCOOMM,, EEUUSSAA)) • M264 2.75-inch Red Phosphorous Smoke Screening • M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) • M264 2.75-inch Red Phosphorous Smoke Screening • M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) RRoocckkeett wwiitthh MMkk6666 MMoodd 33 RRoocckkeett MMoottoorr VVeerrssiioonn 22..11 • M720A1 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M734A1 Multi- • M720A1 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M734A1 Multi- • M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge • M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge Option Fuze Option Fuze • M100 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition (GREM) • M100 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition (GREM) • M768 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M783 PD/DLY • M768 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M783 PD/DLY • M101 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition – Target Practice (GREM- Fuze • M101 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition – Target Practice (GREM- Fuze TP) • Mk243 Mod 0 9mm Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) TP) • Mk243 Mod 0 9mm Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare Cartridge • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare Cartridge •• MM225555AA11 22..7755 iinncchh RRoocckkeett FFlleecchheettttee WWaarrhheeaadd wwiitthh MM443399 •• MMkk114422 MMoodd 00 SSiiggnnaall IIlllluummiinnaattiioonn KKiitt,, WWhhiittee SSttaarr ––PPeenn FFllaarree RS Fuze and Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge (to FORSCOM) RS Fuze and Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge (to FORSCOM) •• MM111111 IImmpprroovveedd PPoossiittiioonn aanndd AAzziimmuutthh DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg •• XXMM332288 4400mmmm MMuullttii--sshhoott GGrreennaaddee LLaauunncchheerr ((MMGGLL)) ((8899 ttoo SSyysstteemm ((IIPPAADDSS)) AARRCCEENNTT--CCFFLLCCCC)) • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • Enhanced M113 – Rapid Entry Vehicle • Enhanced M113 – Rapid Entry Vehicle Material Releases (MR) & Urgent MRs FY05 to Present MMaatteerriieell RReelleeaassee IItteemmss ––CCoonn’’tt…… UUrrggeenntt MMRR IItteemmss ––CCoonn’’tt…… • XM1092 12 Gauge Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking • MK281 Mod 0 40mm Practice Cartridge • XM1092 12 Gauge Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking • MK281 Mod 0 40mm Practice Cartridge Munition (ERNLMMs) Munition (ERNLMMs) • M879 81mm Full Range Practice Mortar Cartridge • M879 81mm Full Range Practice Mortar Cartridge • XM1091 40mm Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking Munition • XM1091 40mm Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking Munition (ERNLMMs) • M21 Modernized Demolition Initiator (MDI), Cap, (ERNLMMs) • M21 Modernized Demolition Initiator (MDI), Cap, BBllaassttiinngg,, NNoonn--EElleeccttrriicc •• XX2266EE TTaasseerrss,, AA..TT.. XXPP AAiirr CCaarrttrriiddggeess aanndd DDiiggiittaall PPoowweerr Magazines Magazines • M192 Lightweight Ground Mount (LWGM) • M192 Lightweight Ground Mount (LWGM) • Mk79 Mod 2 Signal Kit, Personnel Distress: Red Color – Pen • Mk79 Mod 2 Signal Kit, Personnel Distress: Red Color – Pen •• PPaallaaddiinn DDiiggiittaall FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((PPDDFFCCSS)) FFllaarree • BBU-35/B Impulse Cartridge • BBU-35/B Impulse Cartridge • M240H 7.62mm Aviation Machine Gun • M240H 7.62mm Aviation Machine Gun • FN303 Less Lethal Launcher and Associated Equipment • FN303 Less Lethal Launcher and Associated Equipment • M393A3 High Explosive Plastic with Tracer (HEP-T) • M393A3 High Explosive Plastic with Tracer (HEP-T) • XM101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations • XM101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations 105mm Cartridge 105mm Cartridge (CROWS) (CROWS) • M930E1 120mm Illuminating Mortar Cartridge • M467A1 Target Practice with Tracer (TP-T) 105mm • M930E1 120mm Illuminating Mortar Cartridge • M467A1 Target Practice with Tracer (TP-T) 105mm CCaarrttrriiddggee •• MM227788 22..7755--iinncchh IIRR RRoocckkeett wwiitthh MMkk6666 MMoodd 44 RRoocckkeett MMoottoorr • Matrix System plus spares • Paladin Software Version 7 for the M109A6 Howitzer • Matrix System plus spares • Paladin Software Version 7 for the M109A6 Howitzer AAuuttoommaattiicc FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((AAFFCCSS)) •• PPllaattoooonn--SSiizzee NNoonn--LLeetthhaall CCaappaabbiilliittiieess SSeett • X26E Advanced Taser Weapon and Associated Equipment • Software Version 7.P for the M109A6 Paladin Digital • X26E Advanced Taser Weapon and Associated Equipment • Software Version 7.P for the M109A6 Paladin Digital FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((PPDDFFCCSS)) •• HHeecckklleerr && KKoocchh MMPP55--AA55 aanndd MMPP55KK--PPDDWW 99mmmm SSuubbmmaacchhiinnee Guns • M2 Vehicle Light-Weight Arresting Device (VLAD) Guns • M2 Vehicle Light-Weight Arresting Device (VLAD) • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle •• MM8855 TTrraaiinneerr,, RReecceeiivveerr,, RRaaddiioo FFiirriinngg DDeevviiccee:: MM8855 •• MM220033 GGrreennaaddee LLaauunncchheerr DDaayy NNiigghhtt SSiigghhtt ((DDNNSS)),, MMooddeell 11880000 (Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) Trainer) (Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) Trainer) Black with Tritium Sights Black with Tritium Sights • Vehicle Lightweight Arresting Device • Vehicle Lightweight Arresting Device • Bradley Reactive Armor Tiles “A2” Vehicle Sets to ARCENT • Bradley Reactive Armor Tiles “A2” Vehicle Sets to ARCENT • A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Armor Tile Sets • A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Armor Tile Sets Urgent Material Releases Some Recent Examples M1028 120mm Canister Cartridge M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle (REV) 12 ga Shotgun Modular Crowd Control Munition • Non-lethal response under armor with • New Anti-Personnel capabilities for • 4 modified M870 shotguns Abrams Tank out to 500m+ • 6 Modular Crowd Control Munitions • >15,000 rounds fielded to Army/Marines. • 4 vehicles fielded M100 Rifle Launched Grenade Munition M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge • Extended range capability to 16km+ to meet critical mission need • Door Breaching Munition fired from M16A2 • Combination new production and M913 and M4 with standard 5.56mm M855 rounds. conversion yielded ~3600 cartridges • 300 tactical/1250 training rounds fielded • ~700 cartridges fielded Rapid Prototyping Initiatives Examples of “Tech Push” for Early User Demo’s AND Support to Production Requirements Gunner’s Protection Kits (GPKs) RG31 GPK SOCOM GPK • Modified O-GPK •Expanded Requirements • ARDEC LRIP underway • ARDEC LRIP underway Sculpted Transparent Armor • Curved Transparent Armor M1114 Objective GPK (O-GPK) • Enhanced Situational Awareness • Concept Demo in 6 Months MAJOR DESIGN GOALS • Concept demo planned May 07 • ARDEC Level III TDP • Maximize protection level & area • Depot Production for >15K GPKs • Minimize weight • Maintain situational awareness • Use existing attachment points • Utilize proven ballistic materials Engineering Boat (MK1) • Minimize number of components Survivability Enhancements Stryker Cupula Shield • Interface with standard weapon mounts •Baseline Design Complete • PM Request • Prototype Demo Planned May 07 • Modularity • Concept Demo in 90 days • LRIP Quantity Planned 3rdQ FY07 • ARDEC LRIP to OIF (7 Brigades) Close Coordination with Customers Key to an Integrated Solution for Survivability, Lethality, and Situational Awareness Rapid Prototyping Initiatives Examples of “Tech Push” for Early User Demo’s AND Support to Production/Fielding Requirements Remote Armaments for Unmanned Platforms Tactical Amphibious Ground System (TAGS) Picatinny LtWt Mount on TAGS Obj NLOS Mortar Technology • ARDEC in-house developed mount • Elevating automated turret concept • <200lb weight class with M240/M249 • Demo on surrogate platforms FY07-09 • 3 mounts supporting customer demos Key Design Challenges: “I’m ready to deploy with this • Weight/Cube/Power unit and SWORDS” • Weapon Re-arm/Automation -SGT, 1-3 Cavalry, • Integration on COTS platforms 3BDE/3ID • Communications Special Weapon Observation- • Roof and internal structures Remote Armament Sys Tech Reconnaissance Direct Action • No fire zones / motion inhibits • Weapon designs specifically for System (SWORDS) • Vehicle dynamics unmanned platforms • Safety Confirmation Jun 06 • Ease of integration/functionality • 3 Deployed to 3rd ID for Training • EMI • Concept demos FY08/09 • Urgent Material Release expected Valuable Lessons Learned on Design and Safety Considerations to Apply to Remote Armament Programs

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U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Update Presented to NDIA 42nd Annual Armament Systems: Guns and Missile Systems Conference 25 April 2007 Anthony J. Sebasto U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) [email protected] 973-724-6198 ARDEC Mission Life Cycle Engineering & Support Excalibur Lightweight Dismounted Mortar R&D Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer, XM32 SUPPORT DEMIL TOTAL PROD LIFE Plasma Arc Furnace CYCLE FIELD SUPPORT Supercritical Water Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Oxidation M240B 7.62MM Machine Gun 5.56/7.62 40mm Multi-Shot Launcher …Providing Over 90% of the Army’s Lethality ARDEC at a Glance • Established “Center of Mass” for Armament Systems and Munitions for Joint Services • Proven track-record supporting transition of technologies to the field; since early FY 05..... • >28 Material Releases (MR) (>40 since early FY03) • >34 Urgent MR (>50 since early FY03) • ARDEC Personnel ~ 3000; ~900 new hires since FY99 • >$100M invested in “World Class” experimental R&D facilities since mid-90’s; Additional $75M planned • Strong partnerships with Industry, Academia, and other Government agencies. • In-house rapid prototyping initiatives demonstrating new desired capabilities, supporting production prove-out and initial fielding demands • >$125M Tech Base portfolio addressing Joint needs 2004 & 2006 Army Large R&D Lab of the Year R&D and Experimentation Facilities Major Examples Davidson Advanced Warhead Opened Precision Armaments Lab Opened 1996 2000 Development Facility $8.8M $11.7M • Maximum 50 TNT equivalent capability • 2 Lab grade elevators for sensor dev • 100m indoor warhead test range • 3 Target locations; 150m, 400m, & 1500m Opened Armament Technology Facility Armament Software Engineering Cntr 2003 Opened 2005 $8.4M $15.5M • 100 & 300m indoor ranges • Integrated S/W & H/W development/integration • Environmental chambers • Multi-platform SOSI highbay capability New Facilities Under Construction Breaking “Old” Grounds Soft Recovery System (SRS) Opening High Energy Propellant Formulation May Davidson Advanced Warhead Facility Opening FY07 Development Facility FY08 $9.0M $17.7M • High-g test Munition/Components to 20K g’s • 45,000 ft2 Propellant Pilot Plant • 155mm capability (current); Only one in existence • Characterization Laboratories • Navy 5”, 120mm mortar, and EM Gun planned • Magazine Storage / Offices Opening Pyrotechnic Research & Opening Explosives R&D Loading Facility FY09 FY08 Technology Complex $8.0M $9.9M • 28,000 ft2 Melt Pour Operations & Engineering • 33,000 ft2 Engineering Offices & Laboratories • Climate Controlling Machining • Pilot manufacturing facility • Explosive Pressing, Cast Cure, & X-Ray • Energetic stowage Material Releases (MR) & Urgent MRs FY05 to Present Materiel Release Items Urgent MR Items Materiel Release Items Urgent MR Items •• RReecceeiivveerr,, RRaaddiioo FFiirriinngg DDeevviiccee:: MM1177 ((RReemmoottee AAccttiivvaattiioonn •• XXMM111100 SSeemmii--AAuuttoommaattiicc SSnniippeerr SSyysstteemm Munitions System (RAMS) Munitions System (RAMS) • Enhanced M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle, Spirals 1 and 2 • Enhanced M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle, Spirals 1 and 2 • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge • USMC GG04 Rubber Ball Grenade (Army XM104) • USMC GG04 Rubber Ball Grenade (Army XM104) • M278 2.75-inch IR Rocket with Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket • M278 2.75-inch IR Rocket with Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model TA31F Motor • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model TA31F Motor (to USASOC, USAREUR, NGB, FORSCOM) • M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) (to USASOC, USAREUR, NGB, FORSCOM) • M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare 155mm Propelling Charge • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare 155mm Propelling Charge (30,000 to ARCENT-CFLCC) • M777A1 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer (30,000 to ARCENT-CFLCC) • M777A1 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer •• MM11004400 110055mmmm CCaanniisstteerr CCaarrttrriiddggee •• MMkk113355 MMoodd 11 SSiiggnnaall IIlllluummiinnaattiioonn KKiitt,, VVaarriioouuss CCoolloorr ––PPeenn •• MM778822 MMuullttii--OOppttiioonn FFuuzzee AArrttiilllleerryy ((MMOOFFAA)) FFllaarree ((99,,770000 ttoo AARRCCEENNTT--CCFFLLCCCC)) • Mk7 Mod 2 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model • Mk7 Mod 2 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System • Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), Model (APOBS), Tactical TA31RCO-M4 with LFU/ARD (to USASOC, USARPAC, NGB, (APOBS), Tactical TA31RCO-M4 with LFU/ARD (to USASOC, USARPAC, NGB, •• MMkk77 MMoodd 22 AAPPOOBBSS,, TTrraaiinniinngg AAiidd FFOORRSSCCOOMM,, EEUUSSAA)) • M264 2.75-inch Red Phosphorous Smoke Screening • M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) • M264 2.75-inch Red Phosphorous Smoke Screening • M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) RRoocckkeett wwiitthh MMkk6666 MMoodd 33 RRoocckkeett MMoottoorr VVeerrssiioonn 22..11 • M720A1 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M734A1 Multi- • M720A1 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M734A1 Multi- • M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge • M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge Option Fuze Option Fuze • M100 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition (GREM) • M100 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition (GREM) • M768 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M783 PD/DLY • M768 60mm HE Mortar Cartridge with M783 PD/DLY • M101 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition – Target Practice (GREM- Fuze • M101 Grenade, Rifle Entry Munition – Target Practice (GREM- Fuze TP) • Mk243 Mod 0 9mm Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) TP) • Mk243 Mod 0 9mm Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare Cartridge • Mk108 Mod 1 Signal Illumination Kit, Green Star – Pen Flare Cartridge •• MM225555AA11 22..7755 iinncchh RRoocckkeett FFlleecchheettttee WWaarrhheeaadd wwiitthh MM443399 •• MMkk114422 MMoodd 00 SSiiggnnaall IIlllluummiinnaattiioonn KKiitt,, WWhhiittee SSttaarr ––PPeenn FFllaarree RS Fuze and Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge (to FORSCOM) RS Fuze and Mk66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor • M1028 120mm Tungsten Canister Cartridge (to FORSCOM) •• MM111111 IImmpprroovveedd PPoossiittiioonn aanndd AAzziimmuutthh DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg •• XXMM332288 4400mmmm MMuullttii--sshhoott GGrreennaaddee LLaauunncchheerr ((MMGGLL)) ((8899 ttoo SSyysstteemm ((IIPPAADDSS)) AARRCCEENNTT--CCFFLLCCCC)) • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • Enhanced M113 – Rapid Entry Vehicle • Enhanced M113 – Rapid Entry Vehicle Material Releases (MR) & Urgent MRs FY05 to Present MMaatteerriieell RReelleeaassee IItteemmss ––CCoonn’’tt…… UUrrggeenntt MMRR IItteemmss ––CCoonn’’tt…… • XM1092 12 Gauge Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking • MK281 Mod 0 40mm Practice Cartridge • XM1092 12 Gauge Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking • MK281 Mod 0 40mm Practice Cartridge Munition (ERNLMMs) Munition (ERNLMMs) • M879 81mm Full Range Practice Mortar Cartridge • M879 81mm Full Range Practice Mortar Cartridge • XM1091 40mm Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking Munition • XM1091 40mm Extended Range Non-Lethal Marking Munition (ERNLMMs) • M21 Modernized Demolition Initiator (MDI), Cap, (ERNLMMs) • M21 Modernized Demolition Initiator (MDI), Cap, BBllaassttiinngg,, NNoonn--EElleeccttrriicc •• XX2266EE TTaasseerrss,, AA..TT.. XXPP AAiirr CCaarrttrriiddggeess aanndd DDiiggiittaall PPoowweerr Magazines Magazines • M192 Lightweight Ground Mount (LWGM) • M192 Lightweight Ground Mount (LWGM) • Mk79 Mod 2 Signal Kit, Personnel Distress: Red Color – Pen • Mk79 Mod 2 Signal Kit, Personnel Distress: Red Color – Pen •• PPaallaaddiinn DDiiggiittaall FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((PPDDFFCCSS)) FFllaarree • BBU-35/B Impulse Cartridge • BBU-35/B Impulse Cartridge • M240H 7.62mm Aviation Machine Gun • M240H 7.62mm Aviation Machine Gun • FN303 Less Lethal Launcher and Associated Equipment • FN303 Less Lethal Launcher and Associated Equipment • M393A3 High Explosive Plastic with Tracer (HEP-T) • M393A3 High Explosive Plastic with Tracer (HEP-T) • XM101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations • XM101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations 105mm Cartridge 105mm Cartridge (CROWS) (CROWS) • M930E1 120mm Illuminating Mortar Cartridge • M467A1 Target Practice with Tracer (TP-T) 105mm • M930E1 120mm Illuminating Mortar Cartridge • M467A1 Target Practice with Tracer (TP-T) 105mm CCaarrttrriiddggee •• MM227788 22..7755--iinncchh IIRR RRoocckkeett wwiitthh MMkk6666 MMoodd 44 RRoocckkeett MMoottoorr • Matrix System plus spares • Paladin Software Version 7 for the M109A6 Howitzer • Matrix System plus spares • Paladin Software Version 7 for the M109A6 Howitzer AAuuttoommaattiicc FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((AAFFCCSS)) •• PPllaattoooonn--SSiizzee NNoonn--LLeetthhaall CCaappaabbiilliittiieess SSeett • X26E Advanced Taser Weapon and Associated Equipment • Software Version 7.P for the M109A6 Paladin Digital • X26E Advanced Taser Weapon and Associated Equipment • Software Version 7.P for the M109A6 Paladin Digital FFiirree CCoonnttrrooll SSyysstteemm ((PPDDFFCCSS)) •• HHeecckklleerr && KKoocchh MMPP55--AA55 aanndd MMPP55KK--PPDDWW 99mmmm SSuubbmmaacchhiinnee Guns • M2 Vehicle Light-Weight Arresting Device (VLAD) Guns • M2 Vehicle Light-Weight Arresting Device (VLAD) • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle • M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle •• MM8855 TTrraaiinneerr,, RReecceeiivveerr,, RRaaddiioo FFiirriinngg DDeevviiccee:: MM8855 •• MM220033 GGrreennaaddee LLaauunncchheerr DDaayy NNiigghhtt SSiigghhtt ((DDNNSS)),, MMooddeell 11880000 (Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) Trainer) (Remote Activation Munitions System (RAMS) Trainer) Black with Tritium Sights Black with Tritium Sights • Vehicle Lightweight Arresting Device • Vehicle Lightweight Arresting Device • Bradley Reactive Armor Tiles “A2” Vehicle Sets to ARCENT • Bradley Reactive Armor Tiles “A2” Vehicle Sets to ARCENT • A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Armor Tile Sets • A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Armor Tile Sets Urgent Material Releases Some Recent Examples M1028 120mm Canister Cartridge M113A2 Rapid Entry Vehicle (REV) 12 ga Shotgun Modular Crowd Control Munition • Non-lethal response under armor with • New Anti-Personnel capabilities for • 4 modified M870 shotguns Abrams Tank out to 500m+ • 6 Modular Crowd Control Munitions • >15,000 rounds fielded to Army/Marines. • 4 vehicles fielded M100 Rifle Launched Grenade Munition M927 105mm High Explosive Rocket Assist (HERA) Cartridge • Extended range capability to 16km+ to meet critical mission need • Door Breaching Munition fired from M16A2 • Combination new production and M913 and M4 with standard 5.56mm M855 rounds. conversion yielded ~3600 cartridges • 300 tactical/1250 training rounds fielded • ~700 cartridges fielded Rapid Prototyping Initiatives Examples of “Tech Push” for Early User Demo’s AND Support to Production Requirements Gunner’s Protection Kits (GPKs) RG31 GPK SOCOM GPK • Modified O-GPK •Expanded Requirements • ARDEC LRIP underway • ARDEC LRIP underway Sculpted Transparent Armor • Curved Transparent Armor M1114 Objective GPK (O-GPK) • Enhanced Situational Awareness • Concept Demo in 6 Months MAJOR DESIGN GOALS • Concept demo planned May 07 • ARDEC Level III TDP • Maximize protection level & area • Depot Production for >15K GPKs • Minimize weight • Maintain situational awareness • Use existing attachment points • Utilize proven ballistic materials Engineering Boat (MK1) • Minimize number of components Survivability Enhancements Stryker Cupula Shield • Interface with standard weapon mounts •Baseline Design Complete • PM Request • Prototype Demo Planned May 07 • Modularity • Concept Demo in 90 days • LRIP Quantity Planned 3rdQ FY07 • ARDEC LRIP to OIF (7 Brigades) Close Coordination with Customers Key to an Integrated Solution for Survivability, Lethality, and Situational Awareness Rapid Prototyping Initiatives Examples of “Tech Push” for Early User Demo’s AND Support to Production/Fielding Requirements Remote Armaments for Unmanned Platforms Tactical Amphibious Ground System (TAGS) Picatinny LtWt Mount on TAGS Obj NLOS Mortar Technology • ARDEC in-house developed mount • Elevating automated turret concept • <200lb weight class with M240/M249 • Demo on surrogate platforms FY07-09 • 3 mounts supporting customer demos Key Design Challenges: “I’m ready to deploy with this • Weight/Cube/Power unit and SWORDS” • Weapon Re-arm/Automation -SGT, 1-3 Cavalry, • Integration on COTS platforms 3BDE/3ID • Communications Special Weapon Observation- • Roof and internal structures Remote Armament Sys Tech Reconnaissance Direct Action • No fire zones / motion inhibits • Weapon designs specifically for System (SWORDS) • Vehicle dynamics unmanned platforms • Safety Confirmation Jun 06 • Ease of integration/functionality • 3 Deployed to 3rd ID for Training • EMI • Concept demos FY08/09 • Urgent Material Release expected Valuable Lessons Learned on Design and Safety Considerations to Apply to Remote Armament Programs

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