Mid-Frequency Active Sonobuoy Development

The proliferation of ever quieter submarines, combined with the challenging acoustic characteristics of littoral waters, create a significant challenge for incumbent Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platforms.  The interoperability of these platforms to conduct ASW is a challenge the U.S. Navy is addressing through this topic by supporting the development of an integrated ASW capability which would leverage multi-static acoustic operations from what have traditionally been mono-static platforms.  Our SBIR Phase II effort achieved the build of a NATO A-size prototype which met many program objectives.  For this follow-on Phase II project, development will continue on elements which are critical for certification of a production sonobuoy capable of meeting the objectives of the original MFAS solicitation.