Mit integriertem AN/VVR-4:
http://assets.techbriefs.com/EML/2018/d ... DT0418.pdfUTC Aerospace Systems is introducing a new laser warning system designed to be a common system across the U.S. Army ground combat fleet. The AN/VVR-4 Laser Detecting Set incorporates the lineage of its predecessors with increased functionality (Figure 5).
The system incorporates an additional angle of arrival (AoA) detector which gives the targeted crew enhanced situational awareness.
The AN/VVR-4 can be integrated either as a stand-alone threat warning receiver delivering audio and visual warning through the vehicle’s intercom system (AN/VIC-3) and onboard situational awareness displays, or fully integrated within the vehicle’s fire control system. The latter option enhances the crew’s lethality and survivability in that the system can pass along critical threat information to the fire control system, allowing slew-to-cue of onboard weapon systems to the origin of the laser with high accuracy.
The laser warning system can also serve as a critical sensor within an overall active protection system (APS) construct. The early identification of a laser range finder or beamrider missile can alert the tracking mechanisms of a “hard kill” system of a potential inbound threat, thus reducing overall system response time. The laser warning system can also provide critical laser information of an active designator that can also be used as part of a “soft-kill” countermeasure system designed to spoof an incoming projectile or trigger onboard smoke.
In addition, UTAS is working as part of the U.S. Army Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) community of interest to establish a standard architecture by which this type of sensor can be incorporated into an overall active protection system framework. This open systems architecture will more readily allow systems like the VVR-4 to make software changes as the threat and conditions on the battlefield evolve.
UTC Aerospace readies AN/VVR-4 laser warning system
http://www.janes.com/article/77273/utc- ... ing-systemUTC Aerospace has provided Jane's with details of its AN/VVR-4 laser warning receiver which has been designed as a common laser warning system for all US armoured vehicles.
The new system is a follow-on to the AN/VVR-3 and designed to detect and classify laser threats, including range finders, target designators, and beam-riding anti-tank guided weapons. The system can be used as a stand-alone warning system, or integrated with countermeasures to provide an active protection capability.
Speaking at the IQPC International Armoured Vehicles 2018 conference in London, Eric Geoffroy, Director, Threat Detection Systems, stated that the AN/VVR-4 will be trialled at the US Army’s Manoeuvre Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the Rheinmetall ROSY rapid blooming obscurant system.
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ARDEC und CMI Defence ... Ich bin, offen gestanden, etwas ratlos was das für ein Turm sein soll?
Master Gunners provide feedback on the Medium Caliber Armament System, Fire Control System (7. September 2016)
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence collaborated with the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center to evaluate the Science and Technology Project: Medium Caliber Armament System (MCAS) and its newly developed Fire Control System with Soldiers from the 316th Cavalry Brigade Bradley Master Gunner School Aug. 30-31 at the Donovan Research Library.
Representatives from ARDEC conducted four demonstrations of the MCAS Fire Control Graphical User interface in order to receive feedback from Soldiers on its functionality and ease of use.
https://www.army.mil/article/174689/mas ... rol_systemJackson explained that the primary goal of the MCAS program is to provide a common medium caliber fire control solution for medium caliber weapon system platforms. MCAS will debut its technology onto a Stryker platform within Stryker brigade combat teams, while delivering a user interface capable of supporting all calibers of weapons.
"Finding a common interface will substantially decrease the learning curve for Soldiers as they transition between BCTs with different equipment sets, increasing effectiveness along with decreasing production cost as the assets will be common," Jackson said.
CMI Defence, partner of the US Army for the development of the future medium caliber system (15. Juni 2016)
At the beginning of 2016 CMI Defence was selected by, and in cooperation with, the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) for a Research and Development program focused on Medium Caliber Armament Systems. This effort is being undertaken within the framework of a ‘Cooperative Research and Development Agreement’ (CRADA) that will be concluded at the end of 2017. It involves the common conception of a new medium calibre armament system incorporating an existing product of the CMI Defence portfolio.
At the end of 2015, CMI Defence was selected by ARDEC to be its partner within the framework of the development of an un-manned medium calibre turret. The project officially began at the beginning of 2016 with CMI Defence’s selection. Delivery of the turret to ARDEC is scheduled for mid-2017.
http://www.cmigroupe.com/news/1283/cmi- ... ber-systemThe new turret will integrate the 30 mm XM813 gun with a linkless ammunition handling system. It is planned that it will also receive a new precision fire control system with new user interfaces, allowing for a quicker, more accurate, and effective engagements of targets by its Users.