In this video interview recorded at Sea Air Space 2024, Tate Westbrook from BAE Systems takes us through the latest developments with the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP). The program, which began in collaboration with the US Navy and ONR back in 2012, continues to progress.=====================HVP Overview:The HVP is a next-generation, common, low-drag, guided projectile designed to enhance the lethality and performance of various gun systems.It’s adaptable for multiple platforms, including the Navy 5-Inch, Army and Marine Corps 155-mm systems, and even future electromagnetic (EM) railguns.Mission Capabilities:The HVP’s aerodynamic design minimizes drag, allowing for high velocity and maneuverability. This translates to decreased time-to-target and effective performance against current threats.Depending on the gun system and platform, the HVP can perform missions ranging from Naval Surface Fire to Cruise and Ballistic Missile Defense, as well as Anti-Surface Warfare and other future Naval mission areas.Compact Design and Safety:The HVP’s compact design eliminates the need for a rocket motor to extend gun range.Smaller, more accurate rounds reduce collateral damage risk and enable deeper magazines, enhancing shipboard safety.Latest Advancements:BAE Systems has introduced the XM1155-SC, the latest precision-guided munition in the HVP family. This highly lethal projectile is designed to defeat fixed and moving targets in contested environments with a short time-of-flight and exceptional maneuverability.Recent tests have demonstrated its effectiveness at more than double the range of existing cannon-launched precision guided munitions.====