FATEPEN Shatter Phenomenon and the Effects of Fragment Shape on Impact Failure
Is there public information supporting shatter phenomenon that can be observed in Fast Air Target Penetration algorithm simulations?
Survivability & Vulnerability
The science and technology for remaining mission capable after a military engagement to avoid or survive a hostile threat (survivability of platforms and ability against specific threats). This subcategory comprises four elements: susceptibility, vulnerability, recoverability, and lethality.
Recent Inquiries
V50 Ballistic Limit Testing Data for Composite Matrices
What data is available on initial penetration effects of secondary V50 ballistic limits for composite materials?
Has any high-energy laser testing been conducted on flare buckets on aircraft?
Has any high-energy laser testing been conducted on flare buckets on aircraft?
Articles
CSA Discusses Ground Vehicle Systems, Advanced Manufacturing During Detroit Arsenal Visit
DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. — U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George recently stopped by the Detroit Arsenal to discuss advancements in ground vehicle systems, advanced manufacturing integration, and the future of manufacturing. George’s Aug….
98th Space Range Squadron Takes Warfighter Readiness to Next Level
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — For decades, U.S. Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces…
Lighten Up
Given the significant weight burden of weapons, ammunition, sustainment, protection, and mission command equipment that Warfighters carry, reducing Soldier load continues to be a top priority for the Army. The Product Manager for Small Caliber…
Webinars
The Effects of Corrosion on Ballistic Protection of Armor and Methods to Prevent and Treat Corrosion in Armored Vehicles
The Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle Division (DEAV) of the Department of State (DoS) has seen repeated and extensive corrosion on armored vehicles (AVs) at various posts, affecting both armor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM)…
Manufacturing, Modeling, and Characterizing Thermoplastic Composites for Military Vehicle Applications
This webinar focuses on developing methods for manufacturing structural thermoplastic composite materials, characterizing the mechanical properties of such composites, and modeling the static and dynamic performance in relevant military vehicle modeling and simulation (M&S) environments….
Experimental Protective Coatings for CDEW Applications
Researchers have taken many avenues to mitigate how high-energy laser (HEL) weapons affect platform survivability because of size, weight, performance, and cost factors. Protective coatings offer a cheap, lightweight option for counter directed energy weapons…
Events
13th Annual SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium
The 13th Annual SOF and Irregular Warfare Symposium will focus on the dynamic challenges of modern unconventional warfare. As state and non-state actors continue to evolve their strategies, this year’s event will gather senior leaders…
11th Space Resiliency Summit
The 11th Space Resiliency Summit will bring together senior leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the policies and operations necessary to ensure the safety and resiliency of US-space based assets and missions in an increasingly…
2025 AIAA SciTech Forum
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech Forum highlights aerospace research, development, and technology, showcasing breakthrough science, revolutionary technologies, and generation-after-next capabilities. The 2025 forum theme, “Energize the Future,” reflects the current shift in the…