HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (July 16, 2015) ---- The Aviation and Missile Research, Engineering, and Developmental Center Multi-Mission Launcher Program successfully conducted the Preliminary Design Review at the Dynetics facility in Huntsville, Ala. July 14-15.
The MML is an air-defense launcher being developed for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-Intercept program to provide the U.S. Army 360 degree short range air defense capability against cruise missiles, unmanned aerial systems, rockets, artillery, and mortars.
The PDR was presented to IFPC Inc 2-I and other stakeholders to include Office of the Secretary of Defense; Fires Center of Excellence; Training and Doctrine Command Capabilities Manager; Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space; Cruise Missile Defense Systems Project Office; Army Test and Evaluation Command; Combined Arms Support Command; Letterkenny Army Depot; Raytheon; and Joint Air Munitions Project Office.
"The PDR is the culmination of an integrated set of dedicated work and focus by a highly talented and energized team," said AMRDEC Director James Lackey. "The success demonstrated by reaching this key systems engineering technical review milestone are reflective on the ability of the AMRDEC Government and Industry team to partner, problem solve and successfully deliver two full MML systems prototypes on schedule and within budget this Fall."
The successful completion of the PDR means that the stakeholders agree with the preliminary design of the MML and the MML Program can continue the development process. The MML Program is scheduled to support the Engineering Demonstration to be conducted by the IFPC Inc 2-I program at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. in March 2016.
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AMRDEC is part of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, which has the mission to develop technology and engineering solutions for America's Soldiers. AMRDEC employs nearly 11,000 civilian scientists, researchers, and engineers.
RDECOM is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command. AMC is the Army's premier provider of materiel readiness -- technology, acquisition support, materiel development, logistics power projection, and sustainment -- to the total force, across the spectrum of joint military operations.
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