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| Country | Agency | Date Started | Date Ended | Fund Level | Description |
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| Australia | DOD | Aug 10, 1996 | Aug 31, 2001 | Funding not specified | USN - Shipboard-launched offboard decoy - hovering rocket moves round to preselected position. Controlled by auto-pilot and microprocessor. Has active/passive ECM payload. |
| Australia | DOD | Jun 14, 1991 | Jun 14, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | DOD - DARPA - Infra red sensors. The multi spectral infrared camera (music) program developed a unique infrared sensor. The MUSIC sensor will be deployed for joint data collection flights to observe tactical, conventional warfare platforms and systems. |
| Australia | DOD | Mar 27, 1995 | Mar 27, 2004 | Funding not specified | USN - Research methods of controlling or reducing ship signatures. |
| Australia | DOD | Oct 1, 1995 | Sep 30, 2001 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Adaptive Flexible Structures for Air Vehicle Applications. To analyze, develop and demonstrate an approach to suppressing buffet load-induced vibrations on vertical tail aircraft. Special inspections are performed routinely on U.S. fighter/attack aircraft to determine the degree of structural fatigue caused by these vibrations. This burdensome process of inspection and repair increases aircraft life-cycle costs and decreases combat readiness. |
| Australia | DOD | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2001 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Structural Integrity of Aging Aircraft. To investigate the damage that can degrade an aircraft's service life, and develop the technology to ensure the structural integrity of aging aircraft with such damage present. For example, the project will help develop tools required by the USAF and the Air Mobility Command to predict the remaining life cycle of the C/KC-135, which has experienced corrosion/fatigue problems. |
| Australia | DOD | Mar 3, 1993 | Mar 3, 2002 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Radar. R&D in various areas of radar technology, including effects of residual clutter and techniques to improve radar synoptic performance modeling and data function and techniques for tracking targets in clutter.. |
| Canada | DOD | May 22, 1991 | Jun 25, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | Avionics. Development of an integrated co processor featuring an advance open architecture design amenable to time phased, incremental implementation. The design will improve bulk storage of data and will be suitable for ultimate functional replacement of the central processor. |
| Canada | DOD | Mar 30, 1990 | Mar 31, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Radar Technology. APG-73 project will update the receiver-exciter, radar data processor, radar signal processor. Improvements in the hardware will increase memory throughout, and speed capabilities enhancing radar growth potential in ECCM through software development. |
| Canada | DOD | Mar 30, 1990 | Mar 31, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | USUN - Radar Technology (Mass Memory Unit). The MMU/ICP project is a joint U.S. Navy and Industry Science and Technology Canada cooperative development effort for the design, development, and initial testing of avionics sub-system featuring an advanced open architecture design amenable to time-phased, incremental implementation. The design will leverage off-the-shelf technology and will be suitable for ultimate functional replacement of the existing central processor and other selected general and special processing requirements. The imitial MMU/ICP implementation, known as a Co-Processor Memory Unit (CPMU), will functionally replace the mechnical drum memory and toe display processors, and make provisions for future growth. Initial platform targeted for use is the S-3, with potential application in the CP-140 and P-3C. |
| Canada | DOD | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1999 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Cooperation in Infrared Spectral Imaging for Low Observable. To pool the spatial and spectral advances of both countries, and develop a high-resolution sensor system capable of acquiring the IR signatures of rockets and aircraft, detecting and identifying chemical warfare agents, and detecting and identifying illicit materials (e.g., explosives and drugs). |
| Canada | DOD | Sep 11, 1995 | Sep 11, 2006 | Nunn Amendment | USAF. Joint Surveillance System Region/Sector Operations Control. To modernize existing JSS R/SOCC computing and display capabilities to better support designated NORAD missions; namely, the peacetime surveillance and maintenance of air sovereignty for U.S. and Canada airspace, control of airspace for contingency or wartime needs, and support for U.S. federal law enforcement agencies counter-drug activities. |
| Canada | DOD | Mar 29, 1990 | May 25, 1998 | Funding not specified | USN - Develop, test, and evaluate a Vertical Take-Off and Landing UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle) (CL-227) for use on Navy Combatants. |
| Canada | DOD | May 31, 1990 | Apr 8, 1996 | Funding not specified | USN - Arctic Oceanographic Buoy and Mini Drifting Buoy. Design, build, and test an A-sized Air Deployable Arctic Oceanographic Buoy. |
| Canada | DOD | Jun 23, 1995 | Jun 23, 2005 | Funding not specified | SO/LIC - Counterterrorism Research and Development with Canada (for ASD9SO/LIC)) that can be integrated into national systems. |
| Egypt | DOD | May 15, 1991 | May 15, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Software Development. The enhanced Main Display (EMD) unit is a direct replacement for the main display unit in the E-2C Aircraft. The improved software will generate up to 1600 tracks. The project will include design, coding, integration and testing of Egyptian Air Force full capability L-304 mission computer program to implement functions which maximize the tactical capabilities of the EMDU. This project will increase the standardization of the E-2C between the USN and teh EAF. |
| France | DOD | Sep 24, 1988 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Computer technology. Cooperative program designed to develop a 32-bit processing module and a high speed data bus module compatible with JIAWG interface standards. | |
| France | DOD | Jul 13, 1993 | Jul 13, 1996 | Funding not specified | BMDO (Ballistic Missile Defense Organization). Conduct comparisons, experiments and examinations of U.S. extended air defense simulation software and French SOSIE software. |
| France | DOD | Sep 17, 1991 | Sep 17, 1998 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Virtual reality. The goal of the program with the French is to jointly develop a series of design simulations leading to a potential flight test of super cockpit concepts in the French Rafale fighter. |
| France | DOD | Dec 4, 1990 | Dec 4, 2000 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Magnetic Anomoly Technology. Develop, test and evaluate a closed loop degaussing system that will automatically monitor and maintain a ship's statis magnetic signature through on-board magnetic field measurements and a feedback degaussing electrical control system. |
| France | DOD | May 25, 1991 | May 25, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Air-breathing propulsion. Evaluation of advanced tactical missile engines resulting from the integration of a French-designed ramburner into the VFDR-2 and the integration of a U.S.-designed gas generator into the MPSR-2. |
| France | DOD | May 17, 1994 | Sep 29, 1999 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Continuous Processing of Composite Propellants. Will demonstrate continuous processing of both inert and live composite propellants. The system will be safer and less expensive than the current process. Project will address feed system, process control, and casting of propellants. AFCS contracts effort Jan. 3, 1994. |
| France | DOD | Dec 4, 1990 | Dec 4, 2000 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Magnetic Anomoly Detection (MAD) Technology. The MAD device is an expendable sensor for Air A.S.W. The technology was developed first as the wet-end (sensor) in a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) device. Sonobuoys being developed in the U.S. are used for detecting underwater acoustic sources. There is no air deployable underwater device being developed that utilizes a magnetic sensor to detect disturbances in the earth's magnetic field caused by submarines. The MAD buoy will supplement detection and localization capabilities relegated to current/future passive and active acoustic sensors. |
| Germany | DOD | Aug 6, 1989 | Aug 6, 2009 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - VHF Secure Radio. This project is to design, develop, test and field an interface device that will allow transmission of secure voice and data traffic while US and German VHF combat net radios (SINCGARS and SEM 93) are operating in their normal mode of operation. The French have developed independently a LAD and will join a field demonstration and Interoperability test. |
| Germany | DOD | Jul 3, 1990 | On-going agreement | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Advanced Avionics Architecture. Cooperative program designed to develop video processing module and a video data distribution network compatible with JIAWG interface standards. |
| Germany | DOD | Aug 3, 1987 | Aug 3, 2007 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Infrared Research (RIM 166A/Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Improvements). RIM/RAM is an element of the MK-31 RAM Guided Missile Weapon System. It will improve the guidance by developing an IR all-the-way capability. Will also improve the RAM Low Altitude Fuse performance. |
| Germany | DOD | Dec 20, 1991 | Dec 19, 2001 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - Imaging. Develop computer to computer digital interface as a bilateral technical exchange between the U.S. Forward Air Defense Command and Control, and the German Air Defense system. This will provide an automatic means of sharing the low level air picture between short range air defense systems. |
| Germany | DOD | Apr 29, 1996 | Apr 29, 2002 | Nunn Amendment | USNavy. Computer Codes for Predicting Underwater Explosion Effects. To develop and validate a new family of computer codes which is critical for predicting the lethality of underwater warheads for ASW/ASUW, mine warfare, mine countermeasures, and ship self-defense and for advancing the survivability of U.S. ship designs. |
| Israel | DOD | Apr 1, 1988 | Termination date: Indefinite | Funding not specified | USAF - E-3A Sentry (AWACs). Boeing 707 aircraft modified with radar dome and airborne warning and control equipment for air battle management. |
| Israel | DOD | Jun 7, 1988 | Funding not specified | USN - Pioneer - (RPV) remotely piloted vehicle. Develop improved miniature multi-mission optronic stabilized payload Pioneer is derivative of 2 previous Israeli RPV's; has TV and FLOR payloads. | |
| Israel | DOD | Nov 1, 1986 | Jun 1, 1997 | Funding not specified | DOD-BMDO (Ballistic Missile Defense Organization). Provide analysis and assessment of baseline, evolutionary, and responsive Middle East threats, and define and evaluate Israeli theater missile defense (TMD) architecture. |
| Israel | DOD | Aug 4, 1987 | Aug 31, 1997 | Funding not specified | USN - AH-1W Night Targeting System Development and Production MOU. Development, integration and production of a night targeting system into the AH-1W helicopter to meet U.S. and Israeli requirements. |
| Japan | DOD | Jan 1, 1985 | Termination date: Indefinite | Funding not specified | DOD - Technology transfer. DOD umbrella agreement allows for 3 agreements on Japanese military technology to be transferred to the U.S. 2 were shipbuilding-related technologies, 1 dealt with the Keiko SAM missile (not transferred due to restrictions with Toshiba), 1 dealt with FSX technology. |
| Japan | DOD | Sep 29, 1992 | Sep 29, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - Ducted Air breathing engines. The U.S. Japn have jointly conducted research and development in ducted rocket propulsion systems. The joint tasks will benefit in the propellant chemistry work associated with the gas generator development with potential application to the U.S. Insensitive Munitions Program. The MOU defines the joint research and development program between the U.S. and Japan. |
| Japan | DOD | Oct 31, 1995 | Oct 31, 2003 | Nunn Amendment | USNavy. Cooperative Material Project for Advanced Steel Systems. To develop an efficient and cost-effective use of high strength steel plate and welding systems for application to surface ship and submarine hulls. |
| Japan | DOD | Oct 31, 1995 | Sep 30, 1999 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - Fighting Vehicle Propulsion Technology Using Ceramic Material. To conduct R&D testing of advanced propulsion systems for potential ground combat vehicle application, and demonstrate technology under analytically-simulated and actual test conditions using single cylinder engine test rigs. |
| Korea | DOD | Dec 12, 1995 | Dec 12, 2000 | Nunn Amendment | US Army. Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Guidance Technology (R&D). To formulate alternate dual mode lock-on-after-launch (LOAL) guidance and terminal homing concepts for short/medium-range air defense system, demonstrate their feasibility and perform testing in simulation. |
| Korea | DOD | Jun 5, 1991 | Aug 12, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - Construction Technology. Develop, test, and validate new underground explosives storage techniques which, when utilized, will reduce explosives storage hazards and correct current deficiencies with no reduction in security, operational readiness, or logistical support. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Nov 4, 1991 | Aug 20, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Advanced Avionics. Cooperative program aimed at the development and validation of an advanced avionics architectures standard(s) based on the U.S. Pave PILLAR/JIAWG work for application in NATO.4-Power agreement (France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.) |
| Multilateral | DOD | Sep 24, 1988 | Termination date: Indefinite | Nunn Amendment | Computer Technology. MOU signed with France 9/24/88; signed with Germany 7/3/90. It includes 2 bilateral projects: Development of 32 and 16 bit processing modules, high speed data bus modules, video processing module and system couplers. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Dec 14, 1987 | Dec 13, 1997 | Funding not specified | This is a general agreement (MOU) concerning the principles governing mutual cooperation in R&D, scientist and engineer exchanges, and procurement and logistic support of defense equipment. Countries involved include: Israel, Australia, France, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Egypt, Greece, and possibly others. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Sep 1, 1990 | Sep 28, 2000 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Radar Technology. Integration of APG 65 into AV 8B. USMC has an operational requirement for a radar equipped AV 8B to enhance ground attack, self defense, and assault support escort capability. US intends to acquire 27 AV 8B aircraft with the radar. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jul 6, 1988 | Termination date: Indefinite | Nunn Amendment | DOD/DCA - Software Engineering. Countries involved: Canada, France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the U.S. A tactical communications system designed to common standards to meet the requirement for the land combat zone post 2000. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Sep 15, 1994 | Sep 5, 1999 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Sensors. MOU signed with Norway 06/21/88; with the United Kingdom 05/05/89. Classified annexes to both MOUs in work. Two bilateral MOUs (United Kingdom and Norway) with the U.S. entered to conduct research into electro magnetic and optical sensors to detect submarines or their signatures in the ocean with emphasis on radar and laser. SAR-derived environmental measurements impact weapons system design and performance and sensitive radar techniques which permit non-cooperative target classification and recognition and/or identification. |
| Multilateral | DOD | May 26, 1988 | Termination date: Indefinite | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Radar Technology (F-16 Derivative - MLA). Cooperative R&D agreement. Countries involved: Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and the U.S. Program objective is to do preliminary design of an aircraft to complement the ATF, meet the mid 1990s threat, and meet the EPGs need for a follow-on fighter. It will also continue to encourage NATO cooperation through the existing structure developed under the F-16 MOU. |
| Multilateral | DOD | May 25, 1991 | May 25, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | Air Breathing Propulsion. MOA signed with Germany 04/89, and with France 02/91. Exploratory and/or prefeasibility development of an engine to demonstrate the next generation of ducted rocket technology for medium range air to air missiles. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Oct 1, 1989 | Sep 30, 1999 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - Advanced Propellant Technology. Cooperative demonstration of a harmonized conventional 140mm tank main armament system and associated components, which will be followed by development and production phases, if required, to meet emerging threat systems. Cooperating countries: U.S., France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jan 16, 1987 | Termination date: Indefinite | Nunn Amendment | DOD- ADA Office. Software Engineering. MOU signed by Canada and Denmark 11/26/86; MOU with France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom will become effective upon signature. This MOU uses the common ADA programming support environment interface set on the foundation for APSE that will support transportability of data, and the reduction of software lifecycle costs. Active involvement of all participants. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jul 18, 1988 | Mar 1, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | DOD/DIA - Image and Signal Processing. Countries involved: Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and the U.S. It provides NATO and U.S. operating commanders with common, current, and dynamic pictures of enemy dispositions. Combines communication and intelligence systems (an umbrella of systems) for integration into ACE ACCIS. Connected to NMOS and ACCES. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jul 11, 1988 | Jan 1, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - Biotechnology. This project is a follow-on to the All Agent Biological/Chemical Detector project completed in FY93. The automated antibody based BD will be incorporated into the detector suite of the Biological Detector System (BIDS) currently being fielded. Cooperative efforts are focused on development of specific antibodies necessary to detect all required threat agents at target concentration, as well as, their evaluation in various prototype detection systems. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jan 28, 1994 | Jan 28, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | USN - INMILSAT(International Military Satellite for Communication). INMILSAT addresses the feasibility of international cooperative effort to develop the next generation MILSATCOM systems in the 2002-2005 time frame. France, UK and US have similar national requirements. Goal is to obtain sufficient information to compare international and national MILSATCOM options. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jul 1, 1993 | Apr 14, 2002 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Minesweeping. Project will provide for surface ship deep sweep minesweeping. The project will provide the next generation capability to sweep current and future mines using mechanical and influence minesweeping systems. This NATO effort will provide the capability to replace current and marginally effective minesweeping systems. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Dec 1, 1986 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Signal Processing. Termination date: Indefinite. Countries involved: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.S.; Italy joined the others in 07/14/87. MIDS (Multi Functional Information Distribution Systems). Display system to be installed on US F/A 18, EFA, and Rafale. Program transitioned from Air Force to Navy. Phase II of the project is to design, develp, and build a low-volume, lightweight tactical information distribution system for fighter aircraft specifically. Will be designed as a P-31 to the JTIDS Class 2 terminal. | |
| Multilateral | DOD | Mar 15, 1989 | Nunn Amendment | DOD-DCA - Software Engineering. Termination date: Open. Countries involved: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. This program will create NATO procedural and technical interface standards for C2 data systems and their supporting communication systems (E.G., MIDS, JTIDS, BICES). | |
| Multilateral | DOD | Jun 16, 1995 | Jun 16, 2002 | Funding not specified | USN - NATO sea sparrow. Program involves 2 U.S. proposed R&D projects: 1) Flood illuminator, will enable NAAWS-equipped ships to engage multiple targest, 2) ECCM, develop mono-pulse receiver and modify antenna to preclude jamming. |
| Multilateral | DOD | May 11, 1993 | May 11, 1998 | Funding not specified | DOD and NATO - Extended Air Defense Test Bed. Provides a common extended air defense simulation software and hardware environment for Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) to expand the scope, share in the development, and reduce the cost and schedule of extended air defense research. |
| Multilateral | DOD | May 7, 1992 | On-going agreement | Funding not specified | USAF - Cooperative development of the radar system improvement program (RSIP) for NATO AEW&C programme Management Program (NAPMO). Co-Development of RSIP for E-3 aircraft between U.S. and NAPMO, including developing preproduction kits and documentation for production phase, testing to insure RSIP meets user needs, and planning for production and planning for production and retrofit. |
| Multilateral | DOD | Dec 16, 1991 | Nov 14, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Networking. Agreement with Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to develop advanced networking technologies including test and evaluation in full scale feasibility demonstration leading to NATO C3 systems interoperability. |
| Netherlands, The | DOD | Aug 11, 1994 | Aug 11, 1999 | Funding not specified | USN - Dynamic Behavior of composite ship structures with the Netherlands. Develop and test guidelines for the design of composite ship structures under dynamic loading. |
| Norway | DOD | Jun 21, 1994 | Jun 21, 2004 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Dynamic Analysis Support Systems (DASS). The DASS project will develop computational techniques and algorithms to predict the dynamic response of surface ships to all sea conditions, thereby developing reliability-based structural designs. |
| Norway | DOD | Feb 7, 1991 | Feb 7, 1996 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Aircraft shelters. Conducting joint research and testing on protective aircraft shelters to develop explosive safety data for the establishment of Quantity-Distance (QD) criteria to increase shelter survivability. |
| Russia | NASA | Dec 16, 1993 | Dec 16, 1998 | Funding not specified | MOU on Cooperation in Fundamental Aeronautical Sciences with the State Ministry for the Defense Branches of Industry of the Russian Federation (MINDBORONPROM). Cooperative research activities in areas of fundamental aeronautical sciences include: Transition and turbulence, thermal protection system materials, chemically reacting flow, composite structures and materials, environmental issues in aviation, advanced aerospace materials, hypersonic technologies, and experimental research facilities. IPR Annex. |
| Spain | DOD | Jun 9, 1980 | Dec 13, 1997 | Funding not specified | Provides for exchange of technical information related to development of weapons systems of mutual interest to the U.S. and Spain. Six annexes (fluids and lubricants, solid propellant, antenna design, mines, shipboard gun systems, proving grounds.) |
| Sweden | DOD | Jun 8, 1993 | Termination date: Indefinite | Funding not specified | USN - Swedish American Minesweeper (SAMII) . Define, design, develop, prototype, and test a high-speed remote controlled influence minesweeper. |
| Sweden | DOD | Apr 23, 1993 | Apr 23, 2003 | Funding not specified | USAF - Aircrew Protection and Performance. Perform cooperative efforts regarding aircrew protection and performance. Achieve greater cooperation in research and development of life support equipment by making rational use of U.S. and Sweden resources. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Oct 22, 1993 | Nunn Amendment | Anti ship missile countermeasures. Termination date: Open. Develop, test, and evaluate countermeasures against potentially hostile anti ship missiles. Both sides will explore the system's vulnerability to allow the joint development of waveforms, algorithms, and generic tactics. | |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Dec 3, 1993 | Dec 3, 1997 | Nunn Amendment | US Army - CONDOR Covert Night/Day in Rotocraft. Integrated advanced visionics system to demonstrate enhanced battlefield operations at night, day, or in adverse weather. Consists of a color wide field of view helmet mounted display (HMD) with laser eye protection and a virtual cockpit display. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Jan 23, 1986 | Aug 9, 2004 | Nunn Amendment | DOD/DARPA - Advanced Aircraft. Cooperative R&D agreement regarding ASTOVL Advanced Takeoff Vertical Landing Aircraft. Technology demonstration of short take off and landing aircraft. Development of hot gas ingestion, propulsion lift generation, and thrust deflector nozzle technology. Active project involving DARPA, US Air Force, US Navy, and NASA relating to engines and different configurations. Project on going for 5 years; 3 years extension current under negotiations. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Oct 1, 1991 | Dec 1, 1996 | Funding not specified | Red Tigress (RT) Flight trials. Evaluate penetration aids developed with a foreign country perspective and assessed by U.S. intelligence assets to be representative of rest-of-the-world threats, and within their demonstrated technologies. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Aug 1, 1993 | On-going agreement | Funding not specified | Zodiac Beaucamp (ZB) Flight test. The ZB experiment was a successful mission launched on a STARS booster (U.S. and U.K. payloads). Following a ballistic exoatmospheric trajectory, the payloads were ejected from the booster. Various instrumentation systems both ground-based and airborne, were used to collect phenomenology data associated with the late exoatmospheric and re-entry trajectories of the vehicles. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Mar 1, 1986 | Mar 1, 1996 | Funding not specified | Target Oriented Tracking System (TOTS). The TOTS program was established to design and develop a real-time, multiple sensor, multiple target tracking system which exploits concurrent processing. TOTS provides real-time, end-to-end BMD tracking with sensor fusion. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Jun 1, 1986 | Termination date: Indefinite | Funding not specified | United Kingdom Architecture Study (UKAS). The study addresses the threat, defense requirements and architecture configuration required for the defense of Western Europe against a ballistic missile attack. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Jul 1, 1994 | Jul 1, 2004 | Funding not specified | USN - Cooperative OUTBOARD Logistics Update (COBLU) with the United Kingdom. Develop an upgrade to the U.S. Outboard Communications Electronic Warfare Support measures (CESM) and Combat DF System. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1999 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Advanced Flooding Agent Program (Halon Replacement). To develop a replacement agent(s) for Halon 1301 in fire suppression systems that protect human-occupied spaces in mission critical equipment and facilities. The replacement agent(s) must have zero/very low ozone depletion and global warming potentials, and fire-fighting properties similar to or better than Halon 1301, resulting in minimal retro-fitting of existing fire suppression systems. It must also be manufacturable at a reasonable cost. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2000 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Effects of Ionosphere on C31 Systems. To develop ionospheric specification and forecasting techniques and data displays required by the U.S. Space Command to provide reliable and timely warning of ionospheric disturbances that could seriously disrupt the performance of C31 systems. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2002 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - Programmable Integrated Ordnance Suite (PIOS) for Multi-rol. To develop and demonstrate integrated missile ordnance technologies, including imaging infrared target detection devices, mass-focussed or directional warheads, and electronic safe and arm devices. The primary project goal is to improve counter-air lethality against advanced fighter, bomber and cruise missile air targets. A secondary, far-term project goal is to determine the feasibility of using PIOS to defeat surface-to-air missiles in a self-protection role. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Oct 1, 1995 | Sep 3, 2000 | Nunn Amendment | USAF - VISTA Warrior Improved Air Combat Effectiveness. To develop and evaluate advanced helmet-mounted tracker and display (HMT/D) technologies, multi-sensory virtual interface concepts, and virtual display and control devices for incorporation into advanced aircraft (F-15, F/A-18, F-22, JAST). |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Sep 21, 1995 | Sep 21, 2001 | Nunn Amendment | US Army. Focal Plane Array Countermeasures (FPACM) to assess and characterize focal plane array technology and designs that are suitable for use in missile systems. Advanced electronic countermeasures techniques will be co-developed via modeling and simuation; the resulting techniques wll then be experimentally validated against selected missile sytems. It is anticipated that the project will build a foundation for further cooperation in implementing electronic warfare techniques resulting from this effort. |
| United Kingdom | DOD | Oct 26, 1988 | Oct 31, 2013 | Nunn Amendment | USN - Acoustics. Program involves development of new acoustic sensors and countermeasures to detect, track, and divert incoming torpedoes; providing torpedo defense against all threat torpedos for surface ships (combatant, amphibious and auxiliary). The U.S./UK Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) Joint Project is be fitted on a wide range of USN/RN platforms. |
