Weapons Systems Integration

Weapons Integration Across Domains

Modern weapons systems require sophisticated integration of sensors, fire control computers, and effectors. Whether installing precision-guided munitions on fighter aircraft, integrating anti-ship missiles on naval vessels, or connecting artillery to sensor networks for long-range fires, weapons integration demands expertise in both combat systems and weapons technology. Our engineers have integrated weapons on over 100 military platforms including fighters, helicopters, armored vehicles, and surface combatants. We understand the technical complexities and safety-critical nature of weapons system integration.

Fire Control System Design

Fire control systems calculate ballistic solutions enabling weapons to hit targets. We design fire control systems processing sensor data including target position from radar or electro-optical systems, own-ship motion and orientation from inertial navigation, environmental conditions affecting ballistics like temperature and wind, and weapon-specific parameters like drag coefficients and motor performance. The fire control computer generates aiming solutions accounting for all these factors, updated continuously as conditions change. Safety interlocks prevent weapon release outside safe parameters, ensuring compliance with rules of engagement.

Targeting & Sensor Integration

Effective weapons employment requires precise target location. We integrate targeting sensors including targeting pods providing electro-optical and infrared imagery, laser designators illuminating targets for precision-guided munitions, radar systems detecting and tracking targets at extended range, and network feeds receiving targeting data from offboard sensors. Sensor fusion combines multiple sources creating high-confidence target solutions. The targeting system presents information to operators in intuitive displays enabling rapid target identification and engagement decisions under combat stress.

Safety-Critical Software Development

Weapons systems are inherently safety-critical—software errors can cause unintended weapon releases or fratricide. We develop weapons integration software following DO-178C (for aviation) and IEC 61508 (for other domains) safety standards. Development processes include formal requirements specification and traceability, software design reviews with independent verification, comprehensive testing including hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and safety analysis identifying and mitigating hazards. All software undergoes rigorous qualification before integration on operational platforms.

Weapons Integration Services

• Fire control system design and integration
• Targeting sensor integration and fusion
• Precision-guided munition interfaces
• Safety-critical software development (DO-178C)
• Hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure
• Airworthiness and platform certification support
• Weapons release safety analysis
• Live fire test and evaluation support