A missile launcher that is being considered for the next generation of strategic submarines, and could be used on existing submarines, is being tested at the Glendora Lake Facility 50 miles from Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane), Ind.
A joint effort between scientists and engineers from NSWC Crane, NSWC Dahlgren, NSWC Indian Head, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Virginia Tech resulted in the first successful test launch of a test article from a water piercing missile launcher (WPML) in September.
The WPML is an underwater missile launcher that creates its own path to the water's surface. Researchers anticipate this design will save the Navy money and reduce complexity for future submarines.
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