The invention relates to a single system that can simultaneously protects a plurality of assets, such as soldiers, vehicles and structures in a given perimeter. The assets are, for example, vehicles and structures that could not otherwise be protected due to tactical and mechanical limitations.

A scalable mine deployment system establishes a close range tactical anti-vehicle obstacle. The scalable mine deployment system includes a deployment pod, a munitions control unit and a remote control station. The deployment pod deploys anti-vehicle munitions in response to a control signal received at the remdte control station and relayed via the munitions control unit. The deployment pods are arranged according to desired field properties and are configured to deploy one or more munitions at a selectable density.

This Invention refers to a munition launcher for aircraft that comprises a chassis, which may be attached to an aircraft and with embedded smart electronics, a coupling mechanism attached to the chassis, and at least one ammunition tray coupled in a removable manner to the coupling mechanism. The ammunition tray comprises a plurality of munition openings configured to receive munitions, and at least one latch pin that attaches the tray to a munition launcher chassis. According to this invention, the ammunition tray may be detached from the chassis by releasing at least one latch pin.

Disclosed is systems and methods of simulating IEDs and munitions with an SUAV. One embodiment is a simulation of an SUAV that is used to directly deliver an TED. Another embodiment is a simulation of an SUAV that delivers IEDs by placing, dropping, or launching them from the SUAV. Additionally, the SUAV may be used to deliver other simulated hazardous devices such biological or chemical weapons, distraction devices or contraband.

A weapon interface system, and methods of operating the same. The weapon interface system is coupled to an electrical interconnection system of a delivery platform and a weapon system coupled to a rack system. The weapon interface system includes a translation interface configured to provide an interface between the electrical interconnection system and an inductive power and data circuit. The weapon interface system also includes a weapon coupler, coupled to the translation interface, configured to provide an inductive coupling to the weapon system to provide mission information thereto.

A weapon interface system, and methods of operating the same. The weapon interface system is coupled to an electrical interconnection system of a delivery platform and a weapon system coupled to a rack system. The weapon interface system includes a translation interface configured to provide an interface between the electrical interconnection system and an inductive power and data circuit. The weapon interface system also includes a weapon coupler, coupled to the translation interface, configured to provide an inductive coupling to the weapon system to provide mission information thereto.

The unit (10) uses a resiliently biased electrical connector assembly (16) and/or resiliently biased feet (50) pivotally attached to adjustable sway brace legs (20) to apply an ejection impulse to a store (not shown) after release from a suspension hook (102). A safety latch mechanism comprises a pawl (130) which engages a nib (108) on the suspension hook assembly to prevent inadvertent release of the store if the suspension hook assembly becomes jammed e.g. due to ice formation.

A multifunctional pod for an aircraft has at least two separate regions. At least one first region of the pod is provided for receiving fuel. A second region of the pod includes at least one receiving device for releasably attaching at least one additional load. The additional load can be releasably attached to the receiving device via a loading opening on the side of the pod facing away from the aircraft.

A weapon interface system, and methods of operating the same. The weapon interface system is coupled to an electrical interconnection system of a delivery platform and a weapon system coupled to a rack system. The weapon interface system includes a translation interface configured to provide an interface between the electrical interconnection system and an inductive power and data circuit. The weapon interface system also includes a weapon coupler, coupled to the translation interface, configured to provide an inductive coupling to the weapon system to provide mission information thereto.

A multi-shot explosive charge includes a plurality of chambers divided by shared walls between adjacent chambers. Explosive material within at least one of the chambers creates an explosive force in an outward direction upon detonation and a perforating jet through the open end of the chamber. A perforating charge includes at least one explosive material producing explosive forces, upon detonation that collide within the chamber to create a perforating jet. Such perforating charge may be a chamber(s) within a multi-shot explosive charge, or an individual charge. First and second explosive materials can have the same or different compositions and detonation rates that together with the arrangement of materials within the chamber create the collision of forces. A plurality of multi-shot explosive charge or stand-alone perforating charges with colliding forces can be interconnected in an array, and can be included in a perforating gun(s).