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Metal Storm Selected By US Navy For Anti-RPG Feasibility Study
Arlington VA (SPX) Sep 01, 2004 A pioneer of electronic ballistics technology, Metal Storm will take the lead role in a US Navy program to develop a system to defeat incoming rocket propelled grenades (RPGs). The program is part of a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award to the company's US subsidiary, Metal Storm. Metal Storm will be prime contractor in this funded program designed to demonstrate the feasibility of producing an RPG defense system that integrates Metal Storm's electronic ballistics technology with the sensor, mount and fire control system of subcontractor Northrop Grumman. Metal Storm Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Charles Vehlow, said the company is now recognized as having the capability to take the lead in critical defense feasibility projects, such as the RPG defense system, and has the engineering and technical depth to deliver on such a significant program. "Increasingly, US and allied forces are finding themselves vulnerable to RPG attacks, which generally occur at short range and allow only a fraction of a second for a response." "We believe Metal Storm technology provides unique advantages to address the threat posed by RPGs. Importantly, this project will draw on the technology platforms already being developed by the company," Mr Vehlow said. Phase I of the program aims to develop the system concept, and will span a six-month period commencing August 30, 2004. If successful, the program would then proceed to Phase II, during which a demonstrator system would be developed. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Metal Strom SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com
Northrop Grumman Wins Contract For Target And Space-Launch Missile Work
Reston VA (SPX) Jan 12, 2006Northrop Grumman has been awarded a follow-on contract to provide technical support to the U.S. Air Force's Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP). |
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