Program Element: 0603216C/0603217C Project Number: 1215
PE Title: Theater Missile Defense/Ballistic Missile Defense (U) Budget Activity: 03
Adv Technology Dev (U)
February 1994
A. (U) RESOURCES: ($ in Thousands)
Project Title: Boost Phase Int / EXO
FY1993 FY1994 FY1995 FY1996 FY1997 FY1998 FY1999 Total
Program Name: Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Program
0603216C RDT&E 0 15,000 0 0 0 0 0 Continuing
0603217C RDT&E 15,435 16,489 61,100 65,300 70,300 85,300 90,300 Continuing
B. (U) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MISSION REQUIREMENT AND SYSTEM CAPABILITIES:
(U) The purpose of this project is to demonstrate via test follow-on technology developments as they
apply to Boost Phase Intercept / Exoatmospheric Intercept (BPI/E) for Theater Missile Defense (TMD). The
TMD threat cannot yet be countered by any single solution; it will require a balance of integrated attack
operations, comprehensive active defense against enemy missiles in boost and flight phases, extensive
passive measures, a robust C3I and a surveillance capability responsive to unique theater missile
characteristics. Present BMDO/TMD architectures focus on midcourse and terminal defenses which allow
fragments of the missile body and/or warheads to inflict damage on friendly areas. By adding BPI/E
defensive layers, tremendous leverage can be brought to bear on the enemy to significantly reduce the
utility of his theater ballistic missiles (TBMs). During a TBM's boost phase the missile is readily
visible, slow moving and extremely vulnerable. BPI of TBMs can cause missile debris to fall on enemy
territory or fall far short of the intended target while Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E could negate
threats post boost thus thinning out the number of TBMs exposed to subsequent defensive layers.
Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E combined will reduce the burden on terminal defenses. Thus the goal is
for a well-paced Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E advanced technology demonstration (ATD) program which
will provide the foundation for later intercept options this decade. This will be accomplished via
discrete test demonstrations focused on endo- and exo- integrated KKVs on manned and unmanned platforms.
(U) The Endo-Atmospheric Interceptor Technologies portion of this program is a comprehensive approach to coordinate the development and demonstration of advanced components critical for small,
lightweight (<20kg) high velocity (4km/s) interceptors. It will develop and demonstrate miniaturized
endoatmospheric interceptor testbed vehicles for tactical and boost phase missile defense. It addresses
aero-thermal and aero-optical issues associated with hypervelocity atmospheric flight, advanced window
materials, cooling techniques and the development, evaluation and test of active and passive seeker and
aperture concepts.
(U) The Monolithic Interceptor Technology Program is to develop next generation endoatmospheric vehicle
technologies to achieve revolutionary size/weight reductions, enable and support multi-service mission
flexibility, and multi-spectral/dual mode seeker operation. Component technologies developed will
provide block upgrade options to current ERINT or Patriot concepts, enhanced THAAD capabilities, and
enabling technologies for CORPS SAM, Navy TMD, and Boost Phase Interceptor.
(U) This project, in FY93 and 94, was carried as KE Boost Phase Interceptor Technology project number
2106, program element 0603217C. In FY93 RAPTOR/TALON sensor development is accounted for under Project
1106 program element 0603217C.
(U) This project is assigned to the Budget Activity and Program Element codes as identified in this
descriptive summary in accordance with existing Department of Defense policy. Further justification of
the Budget Activity code assigned to each Program Element is contained within the Brief Description of
Element section of each Program Element Summary.
C. (U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS:
(U) FY 1993 Accomplishments:
o ($3,500) Began low altitude flight test of the solar electric UAV (Pathfinder)
o ($7,800) Demonstrated pumped propulsion system on ground
o ($4,135) Began low altitude flight test of the gasoline powered UAV (RAPTOR Demonstrator)
(U) FY 1994 Plans:
o ($9,500) Fly proof of principle high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) gasoline powered UAV (RAPTOR Demonstrator)
o ($4,800) Demonstrate miniaturized monopropellant pumped propulsion technology via flight test
o ($2,189) Achieve launch detection and tracking of a ballistic missile from an unmanned UAV
o ($15,000) Begin conceptual Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E planning; plan for possible SRAM/LEAP Test
(U) FY 1995 Plans:
o ($15,100) Continue HALE UAV flight tests with the addition of launch detection sensors
o ($15,000)Initiate design and development of Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E and BPI ATD hardware for use on manned and unmanned platforms
o ($17,400) Complete fabrication and test ENDO atmospheric seekers
o ($13,600) Continue conceptual planning for Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E; conduct SRAM/LEAP intercept
(U) Program Plan to Completion: This is a continuing Program.
D. (U) WORK PERFORMED BY:
(U) In-House:
o Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA
o AF Phillips Lab; Kirtland AFB, NM
o U.S. Army Strategic and Space Defense Command, AL
o Naval Air Warfare Center, CA
(U) Contractors:
o AeroVironment - Simi Valley, CA
o Scaled Composites - Mojave, CA
o Hughes Aircraft - Canoga Park, CA
o Rocket Research - Redmond, WA
o McDonnell Douglas - Huntington Beach, CA
o Lockheed - Sunnyvale, CA and Huntsville, AL
o Applied Research Associates - Huntsville, AL
o Aerojet - Sacramento, Ca
o BDM - Huntsville, AL
o Irvine Sensors - Irvine, LA
o Loral - Lexington, MA
o LTV - Dallas, TX
o Raytheon - Lexington, MA
o Rockwell - Thousand Oaks, CA
o Textron - Wilmington, MA
o Westinghouse - Baltimore, MD
o Aero Thermal Systems & Structures - Temecula, CA
o Rockwell - Anaheim, Ca
o ATSS (Sparta) - Temecula, CA
o Gencorp Aerotec - Sacramento, CA
o Sparta - San Diego, CA
o Sensor Systems Group - Waltham, WA
E. (U) COMPARISON WITH FY 1994 DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: New descriptive summary incorporating Project 2106
and Project 1209 technical efforts. Project 2106 RAPTOR/TALON sensor efforts are addressed in Project
1106
1. TECHNICAL CHANGES: Exoatmospheric Intercept BPI/E effort initiated within this PE.
2. SCHEDULE CHANGES:
3. COST CHANGES: Due to FY94 budget reductions, endoatmospheric flight test slipped 9 months and BPI
ATD slipped a minimum of 2 years; TALON portion of project slowed.
F. (U) PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION:
o BMDO Program Management Agreement
o Monthly Status Reports
o Technical Interchange Meetings
G. (U) RELATED ACTIVITIES:
o 1209 Endo Tech PE No. 0603217C
o 2207 Patriot PE NO. 0604216C
o 2208 ERINT PE No. 0604216C
o 2210 THAAD PE No. 0604216C
o 2212 Corps SAM PE No. 0603216C
o 1216 Sea based Wide Area Tech PE No. 0063216C
o 2209 Arrow/Aces PE No. 0603216C
o 2213 Sea based TMD INT PE No. 0603216C/064216C
There is no unnecessary duplication of effort within BMDO or the DoD.
H. (U) OTHER APPROPRIATION FUNDS: None
I. (U) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS: Separate BPI study with the state of Israel (PMA3205)
J. (U) MILESTONE
o DEWAR Assembly Deliveries 1Q/FY95
o Seeker, Seeker Aperture and Forebody Thermal Deliveries 1Q/FY95
o Conduct SRAM/LEAP Intercept 4Q/FY95
o Complete ENDO LEAP Seeker Tests 3Q/FY95
o IR window materials evaluation flight test 4Q/FY95
o Seeker Image Stabilization Tests 3Q/FY95
o Seeker/IMU Hardware-in-the-LOOP Tests 4Q/FY95
o Environmental (Shock & Vibration) Testing of AIT Seekers 4Q/FY95