US develops 'unmanned gun' project

The United States Advanced Defense Research Project (DARPA) is requesting an additional $ 13.27 million in fiscal 2021 to develop a missile capable of carrying guns and hitting multiple targets at once.

This is a project to integrate an air-launched tactical rocket with a gun system.

Although it is unknown how big the gun will be, the description shows that it may be a disposable gun that will hover over a specific area while fighting some enemy targets. .

This type of gun missile developed in the Gunslinger program is capable of supporting multiple missions, including anti-insurgency, air support and air-to-air engagement.

This type of gun will hover around specific areas when fighting the target of the enemy.(Photo: Sputnik News).

DARPA noted that developing the missile required its techniques to meet certain aerodynamic, thrust, and payload requirements for a gun system to operate on a range. wide.

With a grant of US $ 13.27 million, DARPA plans to carry out three main tasks: Commercial research related to propulsion, ammunition, sensors, GPS and missile communications; development of simulation environment, higher fidelity simulation and sizing activities together with design synthesis.

According to The Drive, DARPA said the project is separate from the US Navy and Marines' eponymous program, which deals with a hostile anti-fire detection and fighting system.

At the same time, DARPA intends to see the US Air Force and Navy as transitional partners in the project.

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