Joint DoD-DoE Munitions Technology Development

Mission— Joint DOD DOE Munitions

The mission of the Joint DoD/DOE Munitions Technology Development Program (JMP) is to develop new and innovative science and technology (S&T) to enable significant advancements in the state-of-the-art for conventional munitions. The JMP portfolio comprises essential, cross-cutting, and foundational S&T investments that enable future force operational capabilities in the near, mid, and far term to reestablish deterrence. Additionally, JMP’s efforts form the foundation of DoD munitions research design, testing, and manufacturing. A memorandum of understanding between the Department of Defense and Department of Energy provides the basis for the cooperative effort and for cost sharing the mutually beneficial technology advancements. The funding budgeted by the DoD to this program are matched, at a minimum, dollar for dollar by the DOE. Through this interdepartmental cooperation, the DoD leverages DOE’s substantial investments in intellectual capital, highly specialized skills, advanced scientific equipment and facilities, and computational tools not available within the DoD. This includes developing computational tools, which leverage AI technologies, to aid munitions designers in developing novel HEAs, advanced energetics, and fast running damage models for improved assessment of maritime lethality. JMP advancements impact a wide range of munitions including One-Way Attack, counter-small UAS technologies and munitions that may be utilized for Homeland Missile Defense. The integration of DOE technologies with DoD Joint Services’ needs has provided major advances in munition capabilities over many years and continues to play a crucial role in the exploration, development, and transition of new technologies needed by the services. The JMP has established a successful collaborative community of DoD and DOE scientists and engineers that develop technologies of interest to both Departments. A structured cadence of threat informed requirements development, Joint Service informed portfolio development, and bi-annual technical reviews ensure that the JMP’s investments address high-priority DoD gaps, needs, and challenges. The JMP portfolio is organized into four Technology Coordination Groups (TCG), led by DoD Service laboratory subject matter experts, which evaluate each project’s technical progress and continued relevance to the mission.

Mission— Joint DoD-DoE Munitions Technology Development

This program supports the Department's initiatives to Reestablish Deterrence, Prevail in Conflict, Defend the Homeland, and Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantages. The mission of the Joint DoD/DOE Munitions Technology Development Program (JMP) is to develop new and innovative science and technology (S&T) to enable significant advancements in the state-of-the-art for conventional munitions. The JMP portfolio comprises essential, cross-cutting, and foundational S&T investments that enable future force operational capabilities in the near, mid, and far term. Additionally, JMP’s efforts form the foundation of DoD munitions research design, testing, and manufacturing. A memorandum of understanding between the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy provides the basis for the cooperative effort and for cost sharing the mutually beneficial technology munitions advancements. The funding budgeted by the DoD to this program are matched, at a minimum, dollar for dollar by the DOE. Through this interdepartmental cooperation, the DoD leverages DOE’s substantial investments in intellectual capital, highly specialized skills, advanced scientific equipment and facilities, and computational tools not available within the DoD. This includes developing computational tools, which leverage AI technologies to aid munitions designers in developing novel high entropy alloys, advanced energetics, and fast running damage models for improved assessment of maritime lethality. These advancements through JMP provide foundational capabilities that impact a wide range of munitions including One-Way Attack, counter-small UAS technologies, and munitions that may be utilized for Homeland Missile Defense. The integration of DOE technologies with DoD Joint Services’ needs has provided major advances in munition capabilities over many years and continues to play a crucial role in the exploration, development, and transition of new technologies needed by the services. The JMP has established a successful collaborative munitions community of DoD and DOE scientists and engineers that develop technologies of interest to both Departments. A structured cadence of threat informed requirements development, Joint Service informed portfolio development, and bi-annual technical reviews ensure that the JMP’s investments address high-priority DoD gaps, needs, and challenges. The JMP portfolio is organized into four Technology Coordination Groups (TCG), led by DoD Service laboratory subject matter experts, which evaluate each project’s technical progress and continued relevance to the mission.

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