Description: The Gunslinger program will develop and demonstrate technologies to enable an air-launched tactical rangemissile system capable of multi-mission support. This system will utilize the high maneuverability of a missile system coupledwith a gun system capable of scalable effects and engagement of multiple targets. These mission sets addressed will includecounter insurgency (COIN) operations, close air support (CAS) and air-to-air engagements. The metrics associated with thissystem include total range (which includes transit to target, loiter and engagement) and weapon system effectiveness. Theprogram will address the system and technology issues required to enable development of a robust missile system considering(1) vehicle concepts possessing the required aerodynamic, propulsion, and payload capacity for a wide operational envelope, (2)the algorithms that support maneuvering and target recognition to enable expedited command decision making for selecting andengaging targets and (3) approaches to incorporating modularity of design to reduce cost throughout the design and developmentprocess. The anticipated transition partners for this effort are the Air Force and the Navy. Pagina 194 https://comptroller.defense.gov/Por...ol1_DARPA_MasterJustificationBook_PB_2021.pdf
