Kinetic Engagement Program Area

The Engagement Systems Program Area focuses on achieving the desired effect on the correct target as quickly as possible and with minimal collateral damage. This program area includes a long-standing APL program: the Tomahawk Weapon System. APL has worked on this program for over 30 years and is a critical trusted agent for the Navy sponsor.

In addition, there are newer programs in tactical aviation weapon systems and aerial targets, several of which are joint programs with the Air Force or Marine Corps. An example of this is a new role for APL in the Joint Strike Fighter Program. The Lab has a lead position in developing models of the aircraft and its key components, as well as threat systems, all to evaluate the system’s ability to meet requirements and to design test scenarios to demonstrate the required performance.

The program area also leads a Laboratory-wide set of tasks supporting DDG 1000, the Navy's next-generation destroyer. Internal research is being conducted to define the next-generation high-speed weapon system. The goal of this program area is to continue to make critical contributions to these important programs and to achieve moderate expansion into related areas.

S. Kennedy is the Kinetic Engagement Program Area Manager. She can be reached by phone at 240-228-5045.

Employment Opportunities

Those seeking employment opportunities in the Kinetic Engagement Program Area can link to APL’s Employment home page.