CMS

Bombs

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Basic Information

Name

CMS

Designation

CMS

Alternate Designation

Countermine System

Equipment Type

Bombs

Manufacturer

Boeing, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Lockheed Martin, Nammo Talley

Date of Introduction

2016

Description

The Countermeasure System (CMS) is a cluster munition combining the JDAM navigation system and a warhead delivering more than 4,000 neutralizer darts at a predetermined altitude. The new guided munition, which will be released on beach and surf zone, is intended to help minimize mine-related combat losses during amphibious landings carried by the US Marine Corps (USMC). The US Navy will use the new weapon aboard tactical fighters to perform localized mine neutralization, while the US Air Force (USAF) will use its strategic bombers (B-52H, B-1B and B-2A) to clear assault lanes. Boeing was awarded a $153 million contract by the US Navy for its design and development on August 8, 2008. The CMS weapon is planned for fielding by 2016.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Bombs

Status Under Development

Also Known As Countermine System

Origin United States of America

Contractors Boeing*, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Lockheed Martin, Nammo Talley

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2016

Total Production ?

Development Cost USD $153 million

Specifications (Deagel)

Number of Submunitions 4000

Details

Country of Origin United States

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002240

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (1)

United States

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