Landmine Warfare and Barrier - Adv Dev

Mission — Landmine Warfare and Barrier - Adv Dev source

Projects CE5 - The current mounted breaching system, the M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), is a rocket-projected explosive line charge that was initially fielded over 50 years ago and is becoming increasingly less effective against modernized threat obstacles which does not support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). This effort will focus on the development of the XM123 Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) system, an MDO-capable modular mission payload which will provide greater effectiveness against current and emerging threat obstacles and enhanced operational reliability, supportability, mobility and survivability beyond the current state. The Program will collaborate with Transformation In Contact (TIC) units to further mature breaching technologies. The target platforms for GOBLN is the ground robotic vehicle to support the Combat Engineer mission and any future emerging requirements. GOBLN has been endorsed by the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) Cross Functional Team (CFT) and will have the ability to integrate with current and future platforms. The modularity also allows for integration with other current and future platforms. The FY 2026 request supports continued Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) and a soldier touchpoint that will include a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 prototype demonstration. Project EK7 Area Denial Capability Development provides for the advanced capability development of Terrain Shaping systems and develops modernized, non-persistent U.S. Anti-personnel landmine policy compliant munition fields. During joint, multi-domain, high intensity conflicts, Terrain Shaping systems disrupt, fix, turn and block enemy freedom of maneuver while enhancing friendly freedom of maneuver within the same battle space. Terrain Shaping systems enable maneuver commanders to directly influence where battlefield engagements occur. Terrain Shaping systems will replace a portion of the Family of Scatterable Mines (FASCAM) systems which are beyond their designed life. The project will develop Terrain Shaping prototype systems to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in collaboration with Transformation in Contact (TIC) units to further mature terrain shaping technologies in real time to drive innovation, enhance learning, refine requirements and accelerate solution development. Terrain Shaping systems will use an open system and modular architecture to facilitate future development, maintenance, repair, and product improvements to include emerging requirements such as the ground robotic vehicle to support the Combat Engineer mission. XM204 Interim Top Attack program, the first Terrain Shaping capability insertion, has entered into production with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) projected for 1QFY26 to meet United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs (ONS) #18-22702. The Army is developing an enduring solution to fill the directed obstacle capability gap. FY 2026 budget supports the research and development of the Terrain Shaping systems to include development of a complex obstacle employing a modernized, semiautonomous/autonomous bottom attack capability. Terrain Shaping systems will include complementary lethal capability and advanced network integration to provide a complex Terrain Shaping capability that complies with U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy and provides the commander greater speed and flexibility to transition between offensive and defensive operations. The enduring Terrain Shaping capability development supports the approved Terrain Shaping Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD) and Army Futures Command (AFC) Terrain Shaping Strategy for Land Domain and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The FY 2026 request was reduced by $1.107 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative."

Mission — Breaching Capability Development - Mounted source

The current mounted breaching system, the M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), is a rocket-projected explosive line charge that was initially fielded over 50 years ago and is becoming increasingly less effective against modernized threat obstacles which does not support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). This effort will focus on the development of the XM123 Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) system, an MDO-capable modular mission payload which will provide greater effectiveness against current and emerging threat obstacles and enhanced operational reliability, supportability, mobility and survivability beyond the current state. The Program will collaborate with Transformation In Contact (TIC) units to further mature breaching technologies. The target platform for GOBLN is the ground robotic vehicle to support the Combat Engineer mission and any future emerging requirements. GOBLN has been endorsed by the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) Cross Functional Team (CFT) and will have the ability to integrate with current and future platforms. The modularity also allows for integration with other current and future platforms. The FY 2026 request supports continued Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) and a soldier touchpoint that will include a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 prototype demonstration.

Mission — Area Denial Capability Development source

Project EK7 Area Denial Capability Development provides for the advanced capability development of Terrain Shaping systems and develops modernized, non-persistent U.S. Anti-personnel landmine policy compliant munition fields. During joint, multi-domain, high intensity conflicts, Terrain Shaping systems disrupt, fix, turn and block enemy freedom of maneuver while enhancing friendly freedom of maneuver within the same battle space. Terrain Shaping systems enable maneuver commanders to directly influence where battlefield engagements occur. Terrain Shaping systems will replace a portion of the Family of Scatterable Mines (FASCAM) systems which are beyond their designed life. The project will develop Terrain Shaping prototype systems to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in collaboration with Transformation in Contact (TIC) units to further mature terrain shaping technologies in real time to drive innovation, enhance learning, refine requirements and accelerate solution development. Terrain Shaping systems will use an open system and modular architecture to facilitate future development, maintenance, repair, and product improvements to include emerging requirements such as the ground robotic vehicle to support the Combat Engineer mission. XM204 Interim Top Attack program, the first Terrain Shaping capability insertion, has entered into production with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) projected for 1QFY26 to meet United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs (ONS) #18-22702. The Army is developing an enduring solution to fill the directed obstacle capability gap. FY 2026 budget supports the research and development of the Terrain Shaping systems to include development of a complex obstacle employing a modernized, semiautonomous/autonomous bottom attack capability. Terrain Shaping systems will include complementary lethal capability and advanced network integration to provide a complex Terrain Shaping capability that complies with U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy and provides the commander greater speed and flexibility to transition between offensive and defensive operations. The enduring Terrain Shaping capability development supports the approved Terrain Shaping Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD) and Army Futures Command (AFC) Terrain Shaping Strategy for Land Domain and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).

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