Landmine Warfare and Barrier - Adv Dev

The Landmine Warfare and Barrier - Advanced Development program is designed to enhance the U.S. Army's capabilities in landmine warfare and barrier systems. It focuses on two main projects: Breaching Capability Development - Mounted (CE5) and Area Denial Capability Development (EK7).

The CE5 project aims to develop the XM123 Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) system, which is intended to improve effectiveness against modern threat obstacles. This system will be integrated into platforms such as the Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) and Remote Combat Vehicle (RCV), enhancing operational reliability and support for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The project emphasizes Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction activities, including prototype demonstrations and soldier touchpoints to refine system configurations. The GOBLN system's modular design allows for integration with current and future platforms, ensuring adaptability to evolving battlefield requirements.

In parallel, the EK7 project focuses on developing Close Terrain Shaping Obstacle (CTSO) systems that comply with U.S. Anti-personnel landmine policy. These systems aim to disrupt enemy maneuvers while enhancing friendly forces' mobility during high-intensity conflicts. The project involves creating non-persistent munition fields that replace outdated systems. By employing an open system architecture, CTSO systems facilitate future upgrades and improvements.

The EK7 project also supports the development of the XM250 Top Attack capability, which enhances anti-vehicle obstacle capabilities through advanced sensing and command control features. Additionally, it includes the XM204 Interim Top Attack program, which has entered production to address immediate operational needs in Europe. These efforts align with the Army Futures Command's Terrain Shaping Strategy for Land Domain and MDO, aiming to provide commanders with greater flexibility in transitioning between offensive and defensive operations.