Agent Defeat Waehead Program

The contract involves a modification to an existing agreement between the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Indian Head Division and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control under contract number N00174-02-C-0036. The original contract focused on the joint development and testing of a supercavitating penetrator with a stepped nose pin design intended to enhance warhead penetration capabilities, particularly into concrete. Analysis from the initial phase also indicated improved performance in soil and water environments, highlighting the versatile application of the technology. This current modification pertains specifically to Phase II, Part A, known as the Transition Phase, and continues efforts to refine and advance the penetrator concept. The program is part of the Agent Defeat Warhead initiative, overseen by the Department of Defense’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. Any inquiries about the modification can be directed to the designated contact at the Indian Head facility. The work is being conducted at NAVSEA Indian Head in Maryland, supporting ongoing defense research and development in munitions technology.