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Air Armament Symposium “Game Changers” Col Kirk Kloeppel Director Munitions Directorate Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
Future of Weapons
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
3
Outline • • •
• •
Introduction – AFRL Strategic Plan – AFRL Focused Long-Term Challenges (FLTCs) Munitions Directorate (RW) – Mission – Core Technical Competencies (CTC) “AFRL Game Changers” – Micro Munitions – Hypersonics – Bio-inspired – Real-time Dynamic Warheads – CBRNE Neutralization Business Opportunities Conclusions
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
4
AFRL
40 Sites World-Wide HANSCOM
WRIGHT-PATTERSON
ROME
PROPULSION (RZ) AIR VEHICLES (RB) SENSORS (RY) MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING (RX) HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS (RH) COLLABORATIVE C2 (RI)
INFORMATION (RI) SURVEILLANCE (RY)
BATTLE SPACE ENVIRONMENTS (RV) ELECTROMAGNETICS (RY)
EDWARDS ROCKET PROPULSION (RZ)
HQ AFRL BALLSTON AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (AFOSR)
MESA WARFIGHTER TRAINING RESEARCH (RH)
KIRTLAND DIRECTED ENERGY (RD) SPACE VEHICLES (RV)
BROOKS BIOEFFECTS, AEROSPACE PHYSIOLOGY (RH)
EGLIN
TYNDALL
MUNITIONS (RW)
AIR BASE TECHNOLOGY (RX)
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
5
Capability-Based S&T Strategy – Strategic Planning Vectors The Air Force Capability-Based Science & Technology Strategy presents a considered and incremental approach to transforming the science and technology (S&T) investment focus of AFRL. It offers a strategic look at aligning the priorities for nurturing and developing core competencies as well as aligning the pursuit of particular technologies toward the solution of high-priority problems.
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
6
Focused Long Term Challenges Delivering the Air Force S&T Vision Through Leadership, Discovery, Innovation, and Integration. 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Anticipatory Command, Control & Intelligence (C2I) Unprecedented Proactive Surveillance & Reconnaissance (S&R) Dominant Difficult Surface Target Engagement/Defeat Persistent & Responsive Precision Engagement Assured Operations in High Threat Environments Dominant Offensive Cyber Engagement On-demand Theater Force Projection, Anywhere Affordable Mission Generation & Sustainment Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
7
AFRL Munitions Directorate Vision: Weapon technologies for any target Mission: Lead the discovery, development, integration and transition of affordable munitions technologies for our air and space force Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
8
RW’s Core Technical Competencies Crosscut AFRL FLTCs
Munitions Systems
Target ID and Tracking
Guidance, Navigation & Control
Fuzes
Warheads / Damage Mechanisms
Explosives / Energetic Materials
Dominant Difficult Surface Target Engagement / Defeat (FLTC 3)
Persistent & Responsive Precision Engagement (FLTC 4) Assured Operations in High Threat Environments (FLTC 5)
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
9
AFRL Munition Game Changers
•
Micro Munitions
•
Hypersonics
•
Bio-inspired
•
Selectable Warheads
•
CBRNE Neutralization Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
10
Micro Munition Concept Warfighter Benefit
Game Changer
• •
Multiple Targets per munition
• • •
Difficult to detect and destroy
New dimension Flexibility (tailored lethality) Multi deployment ability Very low collateral damage
• • • •
Tactical Close Air Support (CAS)
• • • • • • • •
Precision Lethality
Adaptable & Time Critical ISR Optimal Asset Positioning Completely Organic (F2T2EA) Capability
Low Collateral Damage Clandestine/Persistent coverage Complex Environment Operation Indoor/Outdoor Operation Semi and Fully Autonomous Operation Net-Centric Communication Extreme HDBT Functional Defeat
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
11
Micro Munition Technologies Enabling Technologies
Mid Term Attributes
• • • • •
Deny Enemy Ops in Urban Canyon Non-GPS Guidance High Confidence Target ID Supervised (Human) Autonomy of Mobile Target Engagement Compact Kill Mechanisms
• • • • • • • • • • •
Low Speed Aerodynamics Nano Tube MEMs and NEMs Structural Energetics Multi-Functional Systems Aerial/Terrestrial Locomotion Miniature Power Miniature Propulsion Micro Platforms Microsystems Integration Agile Autonomous Munitions
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
12
Hypersonic Weapon Time Sensitive Target Concept Warfighter Benefit
Prompt Global Strike
• Theater of Operation
ts rg e
• “Kick down the door” • Centers of Gravity at risk • Minimizes effect of basing denial • Reduce CAF operational & logistics
Long Range Strike
ee
p
Ta
ca
Anti-access
H
ar d
/D
e m Ti
iti Cr
s et rg a lT
Fundamental change to the conduct of warfare
SEAD/DEAD
foot print
•
Short flight time allows for adaptability across a wide-range of strike requirements
•
Higher level of survivability
Game Changer
• •
Ability to engage time sensitive targets at large range Provide regional, rapid response in an anti-access/area denied environment
• Speed / Range =
Survivable at
Launch
• Speed / Altitude =
Survivable in
Route
• Maneuverability Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
= Unpredictable 13
Hypersonic Weapon Time Sensitive Target Technologies Enabling Technologies
Mid Term Attributes
• • • •
Precision strike from long range standoff within short duration minutes on relocatable targets Hypersonic Speed Large Payload Compatible with current aircraft
•
Very fast target detection and initiation for placing energy in desired location
•
Efficient Scramjet Propulsion and Rocket Accelerator for long range
•
Tailored blast pulse to maximize or minimize target coupling
• • • • •
High temperature sensors and apertures
•
Precise seeker pointing through hypersonic boundary layer –Long Term Goal
Miniature, low-power sensor systems Microelectronics for harsh environments Survivable fuze technology High speed explosive lethality, survivability, thermal stability
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
14
Bio-inspired Munitions Concept Warfighter Benefit
•
• • • Game Changer
• • • • • •
Enhanced munition agility Enhanced situational awareness Enhances munition autonomy Decrease munition observability Operates in confined environments Enhanced target detection
•
Small autonomous robust munitions that provide close-in ISR-type information in addition to killing intended targets Capable of full autonomous operation in urban environments with reduced operator workload Flexible, tailorable CONOPS to confront realities of modern conflict Expanded mission operational capabilities – Hovering loiter – Perch and stare – Operation within buildings Low cost, rapid development, rapid deployment of new capabilities
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
15
Bio-inspired Technologies Enabling Technologies
•
• Mid Term Attributes
• • •
• Demonstrate prototype multiaperture seeker Demonstrate vision-aided navigation algorithms Demonstrate passive morphing air frame
Bio-inspired sensors: • Multiaperture optics for wide FOV • Novel navigation sensing • Air flow (air speed and AoA) sensing • Novel sensory modalities: olfaction, sound, electrosensing, etc. Bio-inspired algorithms: • Vision-aided navigation • Target detection/classification • Robust agile guidance & control • Adaptive supervised autonomy Bio-inspired agile aerodynamic flight • High maneuverability, agility airframes • Passive, active morphing airframes • Passive, active exploitation of low Reynolds number aerodynamics • Flapping lift/propulsion for hovering
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
16
Selectable Warhead Concept Warfighter Benefit Dial-a-yield Concept Illustration 1. Deflagrate at t = 0 2. Detonate at t = x milliseconds
1
• 2
Game Changer
• •
Tailored lethality (one warhead for multi/scalable effects) Enhanced Energy Effects (achieve desirable effect)
•
•
Extremely insensitive munitions -1.6 hazard classification (maybe 4.1, flammable solids) • Reduced logistics burden for storage & handling • Improved safe-&-arm process • Non-exploded ordnance can “self-inert” Yield selectable from the cockpit • Reduced sorties from improper weapon loadout • Increased target choice (including urban) Low collateral damage (urban & CAS missions)
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
17
Selectable Warhead Technologies Enabling Technologies
Multi-mode fragmentation with embedded microdetonators.
EM-field-induced reactions in inorganic energetics
•
EM field-controlled sensitivity / kinetics
•
Deflagration-versus-detonation initiation
•
Multipoint/line initiation of volumetric explosives
•
Multipoint mini Tantalum Warhead Technology Initiator (TWeTI) initiators for warhead liners
•
New energetic materials
PS
Mid Term Attributes
• • • •
Ability to select effects postlaunch Scaleable effects Directional effects Selectable mode energetics (deflagrate or detonate)
• • •
Inorganic energetics Nano energetics
Dual-use materials
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
18
C-CBRNE Concept The Problem
Warfighter Benefit
•
Game Changer
• • • •
Neutralization of WMD targets Low Collateral Damage Robust to all threats Utilizes defeat, disruption, and/or denial to accomplish mission
Provides warfighter with viable “fire-and-forget” weapon to defeat CBRNE targets • Provides munition payloads to address diverse set of CBRNE targets while maintaining compatibility with existing munitions platform and operational requirements • Denies enemy access to and/or use of CBRNE agents • Enables accurate estimates of weapon performance to facilitate force protection
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
19
C-CBRNE Technologies Enabling Technologies
•
Mid Term Attributes
•
• • •
Flight qualified C-CBRNE munition with multi-log improvement in neutralization of aerosolized agents over conventional HE Proven robustness versus multi-threat targets Remote standoff C-CBRNE weapon Advanced diagnostics and test methodologies for validating C-CBRNE concepts
•
• •
C-CBRNE Disruption Approaches • Enhanced energetic materials • Persistent neutralizers • Reduced kinetic effects on agents C-CBRNE Denial Approaches • Semi-rigid foams • Corruption of CBRNE Weapons • Cooperative robotics Wireless, networked C-CBRNE sensors and autonomous mobile platforms C-CBRNE Defeat Approaches • Ultra-high energy concepts • Photonic disinfection, ionic chemical breakdown
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
20
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program SBIR Program Office Air Force
z
Objectives / Goals
SBIR
Celebrating 100 Years of Air & Space Innovation POC: Jill Barfield, RWOB (850) 882-3920 EMAIL: [email protected] z
•
FY07 Funding - $30M
•
Proposed FY08 Funding - $11M
z
Stimulate Technological Innovation
z
Use Small Business To Meet Federal R&D Needs
z
Increase Commercialization from Federal R&D
Opportunities/milestones
7 Topics in FY08 Solicitation z Anticipate 14 Phase I Awards z Anticipate 10 Phase II Awards z Milestones – DoD Solicitation Released - Oct 07 – Proposals Submitted - Jan 08 – Ph I Contract Awards – Apr 08 – Ph II Contract Awards – Mar 08 z Contracts – Phase I $100k Max – Phase II $750k Max
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
21
Small Business Innovation Research FY08 RW & AAC Potential SBIR Topics AFRL/RW SBIR Title Compact Multifunctional Ordnance for Urban Combat Micro Munition Adaptive Structure Flight Control Technology Processing for Flexible Sensors Fusion for Remote Biometrics
AAC SBIR Title Combined GPS & Comm Antenna Technology High Speed Penetration Modeling Penetration Survivable Advanced Energetics Higher Speed Survivable Small Penetration Fuze Technology Flight Control Technology for Tightly Controlled Hard Target Impact Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
22
Revolutionary Guidance and Ordnance Technology AFRL / RW
Description:
Searching out paradigm shifting technologies that have the potential when matured to dramatically change the concept of air - delivered munitions. Contact:
Schedule: FedBizOps: White Papers: Proposals: Award:
Updated Yearly Any Time Any Time Any Time
Charlie Cottrell AFRL / RWOB 850-883-2723 [email protected]
White papers can be submitted at any time Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
23
Near-Term Contract Opportunities R&D or Non R&D (FY 08) Description
POC
Develop technologies that will allow weapons to communicate with aircraft or Joint Air Controllers on the ground in a Low Probability of Detection mode.
Don Clabaugh – RW
Take the low cost imaging fuze components to the next level by designing, building, and demonstrating a high resolution imaging fuze sensor that operates at frequencies >200 GHz
mailto:[email protected]
Robert Orgusaar – RW mailto:[email protected]
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
24
Near-Term Contract Opportunities R&D or Non R&D (FY 09) Description Develop an integrated demonstration of the guidance, navigation and control functions of a small, powered, short-range precision guided submunition against multiple moving targets. Develop and demonstrate advanced control, agility and propulsion technologies, along with responsive warhead and fuzing capabilities, to give a single missile near full spherical intercept capability independent of target orientation and velocity Develop low cost miniature cruise missile airframe technology and integrate component technologies to enable the capability to disable multiple mobile, relocatable, and light fixed targets from long standoff. Develop dispensing technologies for cruise & persistent weapons to enable precise, clandestine placement of multi-function payloads.
POC Robert Murphey – RW mailto:[email protected]
Michael Valentino – RW mailto:[email protected]
Michael Valentino – RW mailto:[email protected]
Michael Valentino – RW mailto:[email protected]
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
25
Conclusion • •
Munitions technology investment gives high ROI Mid term munitions outlook characterized by
– – – – – •
Increased lethality (per munition and airframe) Persistence Smaller Weapons potential for UAVs Network centric / Cooperative control Low Collateral Damage
AFRL/RW relies on industry partnering to achieve our mission
– –
R & D contracts goal: 50% of budget Growing Revolutionary Technology Initiatives
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
26
AFRL Munitions Directorate http://www.eglin.af.mil/afrl_rw/
We Deliver the Warfighter’s Best Bang for the Buck !! Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
27
Future of Weapons
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
3
Outline • • •
• •
Introduction – AFRL Strategic Plan – AFRL Focused Long-Term Challenges (FLTCs) Munitions Directorate (RW) – Mission – Core Technical Competencies (CTC) “AFRL Game Changers” – Micro Munitions – Hypersonics – Bio-inspired – Real-time Dynamic Warheads – CBRNE Neutralization Business Opportunities Conclusions
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
4
AFRL
40 Sites World-Wide HANSCOM
WRIGHT-PATTERSON
ROME
PROPULSION (RZ) AIR VEHICLES (RB) SENSORS (RY) MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING (RX) HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS (RH) COLLABORATIVE C2 (RI)
INFORMATION (RI) SURVEILLANCE (RY)
BATTLE SPACE ENVIRONMENTS (RV) ELECTROMAGNETICS (RY)
EDWARDS ROCKET PROPULSION (RZ)
HQ AFRL BALLSTON AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (AFOSR)
MESA WARFIGHTER TRAINING RESEARCH (RH)
KIRTLAND DIRECTED ENERGY (RD) SPACE VEHICLES (RV)
BROOKS BIOEFFECTS, AEROSPACE PHYSIOLOGY (RH)
EGLIN
TYNDALL
MUNITIONS (RW)
AIR BASE TECHNOLOGY (RX)
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
5
Capability-Based S&T Strategy – Strategic Planning Vectors The Air Force Capability-Based Science & Technology Strategy presents a considered and incremental approach to transforming the science and technology (S&T) investment focus of AFRL. It offers a strategic look at aligning the priorities for nurturing and developing core competencies as well as aligning the pursuit of particular technologies toward the solution of high-priority problems.
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
6
Focused Long Term Challenges Delivering the Air Force S&T Vision Through Leadership, Discovery, Innovation, and Integration. 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Anticipatory Command, Control & Intelligence (C2I) Unprecedented Proactive Surveillance & Reconnaissance (S&R) Dominant Difficult Surface Target Engagement/Defeat Persistent & Responsive Precision Engagement Assured Operations in High Threat Environments Dominant Offensive Cyber Engagement On-demand Theater Force Projection, Anywhere Affordable Mission Generation & Sustainment Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
7
AFRL Munitions Directorate Vision: Weapon technologies for any target Mission: Lead the discovery, development, integration and transition of affordable munitions technologies for our air and space force Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
8
RW’s Core Technical Competencies Crosscut AFRL FLTCs
Munitions Systems
Target ID and Tracking
Guidance, Navigation & Control
Fuzes
Warheads / Damage Mechanisms
Explosives / Energetic Materials
Dominant Difficult Surface Target Engagement / Defeat (FLTC 3)
Persistent & Responsive Precision Engagement (FLTC 4) Assured Operations in High Threat Environments (FLTC 5)
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
9
AFRL Munition Game Changers
•
Micro Munitions
•
Hypersonics
•
Bio-inspired
•
Selectable Warheads
•
CBRNE Neutralization Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
10
Micro Munition Concept Warfighter Benefit
Game Changer
• •
Multiple Targets per munition
• • •
Difficult to detect and destroy
New dimension Flexibility (tailored lethality) Multi deployment ability Very low collateral damage
• • • •
Tactical Close Air Support (CAS)
• • • • • • • •
Precision Lethality
Adaptable & Time Critical ISR Optimal Asset Positioning Completely Organic (F2T2EA) Capability
Low Collateral Damage Clandestine/Persistent coverage Complex Environment Operation Indoor/Outdoor Operation Semi and Fully Autonomous Operation Net-Centric Communication Extreme HDBT Functional Defeat
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
11
Micro Munition Technologies Enabling Technologies
Mid Term Attributes
• • • • •
Deny Enemy Ops in Urban Canyon Non-GPS Guidance High Confidence Target ID Supervised (Human) Autonomy of Mobile Target Engagement Compact Kill Mechanisms
• • • • • • • • • • •
Low Speed Aerodynamics Nano Tube MEMs and NEMs Structural Energetics Multi-Functional Systems Aerial/Terrestrial Locomotion Miniature Power Miniature Propulsion Micro Platforms Microsystems Integration Agile Autonomous Munitions
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
12
Hypersonic Weapon Time Sensitive Target Concept Warfighter Benefit
Prompt Global Strike
• Theater of Operation
ts rg e
• “Kick down the door” • Centers of Gravity at risk • Minimizes effect of basing denial • Reduce CAF operational & logistics
Long Range Strike
ee
p
Ta
ca
Anti-access
H
ar d
/D
e m Ti
iti Cr
s et rg a lT
Fundamental change to the conduct of warfare
SEAD/DEAD
foot print
•
Short flight time allows for adaptability across a wide-range of strike requirements
•
Higher level of survivability
Game Changer
• •
Ability to engage time sensitive targets at large range Provide regional, rapid response in an anti-access/area denied environment
• Speed / Range =
Survivable at
Launch
• Speed / Altitude =
Survivable in
Route
• Maneuverability Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
= Unpredictable 13
Hypersonic Weapon Time Sensitive Target Technologies Enabling Technologies
Mid Term Attributes
• • • •
Precision strike from long range standoff within short duration minutes on relocatable targets Hypersonic Speed Large Payload Compatible with current aircraft
•
Very fast target detection and initiation for placing energy in desired location
•
Efficient Scramjet Propulsion and Rocket Accelerator for long range
•
Tailored blast pulse to maximize or minimize target coupling
• • • • •
High temperature sensors and apertures
•
Precise seeker pointing through hypersonic boundary layer –Long Term Goal
Miniature, low-power sensor systems Microelectronics for harsh environments Survivable fuze technology High speed explosive lethality, survivability, thermal stability
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
14
Bio-inspired Munitions Concept Warfighter Benefit
•
• • • Game Changer
• • • • • •
Enhanced munition agility Enhanced situational awareness Enhances munition autonomy Decrease munition observability Operates in confined environments Enhanced target detection
•
Small autonomous robust munitions that provide close-in ISR-type information in addition to killing intended targets Capable of full autonomous operation in urban environments with reduced operator workload Flexible, tailorable CONOPS to confront realities of modern conflict Expanded mission operational capabilities – Hovering loiter – Perch and stare – Operation within buildings Low cost, rapid development, rapid deployment of new capabilities
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
15
Bio-inspired Technologies Enabling Technologies
•
• Mid Term Attributes
• • •
• Demonstrate prototype multiaperture seeker Demonstrate vision-aided navigation algorithms Demonstrate passive morphing air frame
Bio-inspired sensors: • Multiaperture optics for wide FOV • Novel navigation sensing • Air flow (air speed and AoA) sensing • Novel sensory modalities: olfaction, sound, electrosensing, etc. Bio-inspired algorithms: • Vision-aided navigation • Target detection/classification • Robust agile guidance & control • Adaptive supervised autonomy Bio-inspired agile aerodynamic flight • High maneuverability, agility airframes • Passive, active morphing airframes • Passive, active exploitation of low Reynolds number aerodynamics • Flapping lift/propulsion for hovering
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
16
Selectable Warhead Concept Warfighter Benefit Dial-a-yield Concept Illustration 1. Deflagrate at t = 0 2. Detonate at t = x milliseconds
1
• 2
Game Changer
• •
Tailored lethality (one warhead for multi/scalable effects) Enhanced Energy Effects (achieve desirable effect)
•
•
Extremely insensitive munitions -1.6 hazard classification (maybe 4.1, flammable solids) • Reduced logistics burden for storage & handling • Improved safe-&-arm process • Non-exploded ordnance can “self-inert” Yield selectable from the cockpit • Reduced sorties from improper weapon loadout • Increased target choice (including urban) Low collateral damage (urban & CAS missions)
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
17
Selectable Warhead Technologies Enabling Technologies
Multi-mode fragmentation with embedded microdetonators.
EM-field-induced reactions in inorganic energetics
•
EM field-controlled sensitivity / kinetics
•
Deflagration-versus-detonation initiation
•
Multipoint/line initiation of volumetric explosives
•
Multipoint mini Tantalum Warhead Technology Initiator (TWeTI) initiators for warhead liners
•
New energetic materials
PS
Mid Term Attributes
• • • •
Ability to select effects postlaunch Scaleable effects Directional effects Selectable mode energetics (deflagrate or detonate)
• • •
Inorganic energetics Nano energetics
Dual-use materials
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
18
C-CBRNE Concept The Problem
Warfighter Benefit
•
Game Changer
• • • •
Neutralization of WMD targets Low Collateral Damage Robust to all threats Utilizes defeat, disruption, and/or denial to accomplish mission
Provides warfighter with viable “fire-and-forget” weapon to defeat CBRNE targets • Provides munition payloads to address diverse set of CBRNE targets while maintaining compatibility with existing munitions platform and operational requirements • Denies enemy access to and/or use of CBRNE agents • Enables accurate estimates of weapon performance to facilitate force protection
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
19
C-CBRNE Technologies Enabling Technologies
•
Mid Term Attributes
•
• • •
Flight qualified C-CBRNE munition with multi-log improvement in neutralization of aerosolized agents over conventional HE Proven robustness versus multi-threat targets Remote standoff C-CBRNE weapon Advanced diagnostics and test methodologies for validating C-CBRNE concepts
•
• •
C-CBRNE Disruption Approaches • Enhanced energetic materials • Persistent neutralizers • Reduced kinetic effects on agents C-CBRNE Denial Approaches • Semi-rigid foams • Corruption of CBRNE Weapons • Cooperative robotics Wireless, networked C-CBRNE sensors and autonomous mobile platforms C-CBRNE Defeat Approaches • Ultra-high energy concepts • Photonic disinfection, ionic chemical breakdown
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
20
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program SBIR Program Office Air Force
z
Objectives / Goals
SBIR
Celebrating 100 Years of Air & Space Innovation POC: Jill Barfield, RWOB (850) 882-3920 EMAIL: [email protected] z
•
FY07 Funding - $30M
•
Proposed FY08 Funding - $11M
z
Stimulate Technological Innovation
z
Use Small Business To Meet Federal R&D Needs
z
Increase Commercialization from Federal R&D
Opportunities/milestones
7 Topics in FY08 Solicitation z Anticipate 14 Phase I Awards z Anticipate 10 Phase II Awards z Milestones – DoD Solicitation Released - Oct 07 – Proposals Submitted - Jan 08 – Ph I Contract Awards – Apr 08 – Ph II Contract Awards – Mar 08 z Contracts – Phase I $100k Max – Phase II $750k Max
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
21
Small Business Innovation Research FY08 RW & AAC Potential SBIR Topics AFRL/RW SBIR Title Compact Multifunctional Ordnance for Urban Combat Micro Munition Adaptive Structure Flight Control Technology Processing for Flexible Sensors Fusion for Remote Biometrics
AAC SBIR Title Combined GPS & Comm Antenna Technology High Speed Penetration Modeling Penetration Survivable Advanced Energetics Higher Speed Survivable Small Penetration Fuze Technology Flight Control Technology for Tightly Controlled Hard Target Impact Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
22
Revolutionary Guidance and Ordnance Technology AFRL / RW
Description:
Searching out paradigm shifting technologies that have the potential when matured to dramatically change the concept of air - delivered munitions. Contact:
Schedule: FedBizOps: White Papers: Proposals: Award:
Updated Yearly Any Time Any Time Any Time
Charlie Cottrell AFRL / RWOB 850-883-2723 [email protected]
White papers can be submitted at any time Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
23
Near-Term Contract Opportunities R&D or Non R&D (FY 08) Description
POC
Develop technologies that will allow weapons to communicate with aircraft or Joint Air Controllers on the ground in a Low Probability of Detection mode.
Don Clabaugh – RW
Take the low cost imaging fuze components to the next level by designing, building, and demonstrating a high resolution imaging fuze sensor that operates at frequencies >200 GHz
mailto:[email protected]
Robert Orgusaar – RW mailto:[email protected]
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
24
Near-Term Contract Opportunities R&D or Non R&D (FY 09) Description Develop an integrated demonstration of the guidance, navigation and control functions of a small, powered, short-range precision guided submunition against multiple moving targets. Develop and demonstrate advanced control, agility and propulsion technologies, along with responsive warhead and fuzing capabilities, to give a single missile near full spherical intercept capability independent of target orientation and velocity Develop low cost miniature cruise missile airframe technology and integrate component technologies to enable the capability to disable multiple mobile, relocatable, and light fixed targets from long standoff. Develop dispensing technologies for cruise & persistent weapons to enable precise, clandestine placement of multi-function payloads.
POC Robert Murphey – RW mailto:[email protected]
Michael Valentino – RW mailto:[email protected]
Michael Valentino – RW mailto:[email protected]
Michael Valentino – RW mailto:[email protected]
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
25
Conclusion • •
Munitions technology investment gives high ROI Mid term munitions outlook characterized by
– – – – – •
Increased lethality (per munition and airframe) Persistence Smaller Weapons potential for UAVs Network centric / Cooperative control Low Collateral Damage
AFRL/RW relies on industry partnering to achieve our mission
– –
R & D contracts goal: 50% of budget Growing Revolutionary Technology Initiatives
Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
26
AFRL Munitions Directorate http://www.eglin.af.mil/afrl_rw/
We Deliver the Warfighter’s Best Bang for the Buck !! Approved for Public Release AAC/PA 10-03-07-588
27
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