ICBM FUZE MOD

The ICBM Fuze Modernization program aims to secure advance procurement authority in FY2024 to acquire long lead items necessary for the production of fuze components. These items include Model XI sensor hardware, Thermal Protection Device (TPD) connectors, cable assemblies, connector assemblies, and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components for various modules such as Radar Module, Pathlength Module (PLM), Missile Interface & Controller Module (MICM), Firing Set Interface Module (FSIM), and Launch Safety Device Assembly (LSDA). The program emphasizes the importance of timely procurement to avoid delays in fuze production and fielding activities. The advance procurement is planned 36 months ahead of full funding to address the extended lead times for production components, with full funding for the end items scheduled in the FY2027 budget.

The primary objective of the ICBM Fuze Modernization program is to ensure the timely acquisition of long lead items required for the production of fuze components. This includes Model XI sensor hardware, TPD connectors, cable assemblies, connector assemblies, and COTS components for various modules essential for modernizing the fuze system. The program's advance procurement in FY2024 is crucial to prevent any delays in fuze production and fielding activities. By securing these long lead items well in advance, the program aims to support the timely and efficient production of end items scheduled for full funding in the FY2027 budget.