Gun Weapon Systems Ammunition Handling and Controls Modernization

Source: sbir.gov Agency: DOD Branch: NAVY Program: SBIR Phase I Topic: DON26BZ03-NV057 Research Area: A component of both terminal defense and land-attack missions, a MK 34 GWS with the increased reliability and firing rates are expected to increase capability and survivability during missions in contested areas with large (10+) threat swarms. In these scenarios, the effective firing of ammunition to engage targets is essential due to relatively low-cost and on-hand inventory of shipboard ammunition (versus missiles). Status: open Requirements: A component of both terminal defense and land-attack missions, a MK 34 GWS with the increased reliability and firing rates are expected to increase capability and survivability during missions in contested areas with large (10+) threat swarms. In these scenarios, the effective firing of ammunition t