dual purpose munition , page-26

For those that aren't familiar with Capability and Technology D? here is some info on it, notice where it says
"""as well as high velocity munitions"""
I believe this may relate to mach 5/50 in the rifle itself using these new twin projectile cartridges from BAE perhaps?

June 26 2008 Australian Innovation To Drive Defence Capability

http://www.dplusi.defence.gov.au/ContentFo...emEditList.aspx

http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/3743/

Capability and Technology D
20 June, 2008

Rifle Fired High Velocity Grenade Launcher (Intelligent Sensing) An improved grenade launcher with a unique recoil system to enable the launch of 40mm grenades from the Austeyr rifle. The weapon will provide Australian soldiers with the ability to fire both 40mm """as well as high velocity munitions""" from connected and similar weapons.

Not sure here but this may also incorporate the Mach 5/50 tech as well as the Grenade launcher which they say is high velocity.

The links on the side of the page will direct you to information about the types of funding provided under the program, instructions and templates for proposing a CTD or applying for related funding, an explanation of the selection process, essential policy information, and contact details for the CTD Program Office.
Some current areas of interest which applicants might wish to consider include, but are not limited to:
Sensors/weapons applicable to urban operations
Non-lethal weapons
Networking of sensors, information and decision support systems
Modelling and simulation to support acquisition, operations and planning, or network communications training
Protection and survivability of military platforms
Collision avoidance technologies for smaller Unmanned Air Vehicles
Innovative submarine platform mechanical control systems
Innovative weapons
Robotics in the land environment
Automated asset tracking
Supersonic aerial targets
Applications to support operational decision making
Innovations in deployable communications
Battlefield energy generations and storage
Combat identification and friendly force tracking
Counter-mine technologies
Rapid assessment of the physical nature of an operational environment
Wireless, low intercept flight deck communication
Navigation/communications for robotic land, sea and air vehicles
Modular systems for multi-role military platforms
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their CTD proposals with the Capability Development Group of Defence, and with the relevant research division of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). The CTD Program Office can assist prospective applicants with relevant Defence contacts and completing proposals.


http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/news/5225/
Defence To Benefit From Emerging Technologies
News Item

Date:
18 October, 2007
Media Release Number:
CPA 386/07
Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Roger Lough, announced last night that eight proposals have been selected under the latest funding round for the Defence Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program.

Prototype Flexible Integrated Energy Device - Image Courtesy CSIRO The CTD Program, managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), enables Defence and industry to collaboratively explore emerging technology developments and assess their potential to enhance ADF capability and the likely technical risks associated with acquisition of the technology.

Speaking at the annual Capability and Technology Program Dinner, held in Canberra, Dr Lough said, More than $160 million has been committed to the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program over the past nine years. The program, which now has 35 active demonstrator projects, helps Australian companies to develop and demonstrate high-technology innovations with potential application by the Australian Defence Force.

?DSTO is working with companies including Tenix, BAE Systems, Thales, L-3 Nautronix and Tectonica as well as CSIRO to develop new technologies that could result in major savings for Defence, spin-offs for civilian applications and export opportunities.

Dr Lough said, The research and development work conducted by these groups is a demonstration of what can be achieved by Defence and industry working together to protect Australia and its national interests.

The new technologies to be demonstrated under the program have the potential to provide new ways to protect Australian troops and the equipment in which they operate. From new wearable body armour to land vehicle small arms protection and soldier-powered battery packs, and from underwater threat surveillance to aircraft health monitoring systems, the new proposals have the potential to enhance Defence capabilities both now and into the future.

I look forward to seeing the results of these demonstrator projects, with a view to having these new technologies put into service as soon as possible to support the Australian Defence Force on current and future operations, said Dr Lough.

For further information on selected CTD projects go to:
http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/3743/


Media contact:
Lorraine Mulholland (DSTO) (02) 6128 6385 or 0424 779 498
Defence Media Liaison (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.

Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program
Last modified: 18 October 2007
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