Extended area protection system (EAPS) program overview

The U.S. Army´s Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) are undertaking an advanced technology objective (ATO) to provide active protection to U.S. forces against attack by rockets, artillery, and mortars (RAM). Engaging and destroying RAM will reduce U.S. causalities, provide all freedom of movement, protect non-combatants, and safeguard military/civilian installations. Novel solutions are required to counter RAM cost effectively. This paper outlines activities being conducted under the EAPS ATO that are being investigated to protect U.S. interests against the RAM threat