Advanced sensor for USAF JDRADM in development
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded a $600,000 U.S. worth contract to Boeing to develop the Seeker Integrated Target Endgame Sensor (SITES) to help advance Joint Dual Role Air Dominance Missile (JDRADM) technology.
“This missile seeker will provide sufficient precision targeting to advance JDRADM technology. JDRADM is designed to be used against multiple types of targets during air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.” said David Moos, Boeing program manager for SITES.
“We have combined the efforts of Phantom Works, Advanced Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems, and Missile Defense Systems to provide the advanced guidance technology required by SITES. This is a key technology win that supports our long-term strategic initiative.”said Darryl Davis, vice president and general manager of Boeing Advanced Precision Engagement & Mobility Systems.
The SITES contract follows a $4.2 million contract awarded in May for the Dual Role Air Dominance Missile - Technology program that focuses on the missile’s propulsion and control systems.
In 2006, Boeing won the AFRL JDRADM Multi-Role Responsive Ordnance Kill Mechanism (MR ROKM) warhead technology thrust program. Boeing is executing the program’s Phase 2 design and development efforts at its weapons facility in St. Charles, Mo., where all Boeing MR ROKM work will occur.