Parsons: Parsons Corporation Unveils Advanced Zeus Directed Energy System on Next-Gen JLTV Platform

Parsons Corporation signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Readiness Directorate (AFCEC/CX) to integrate the next-generation ZEUS 4 Directed Energy system onto the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The ZEUS 4 system builds upon the previous ZEUS 3 product, which is integrated into the Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance (RADBO) system hosted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The RADBO system is the first directed energy system in full production, with lot 1 units already deployed and lot 2 in production. The ZEUS®?4 system represents significant advancements in tactical directed energy solutions, focusing on size, weight, and power improvements. It incorporates an additional targeting sensor utilizing artificial intelligence for rapid and accurate target identification. The packaging of the system allows for a "palletized, bolt-on" configuration, increasing its vehicle-agnostic capabilities and eliminating the need for permanent modifications. Integrating a ZEUS 4 System on a JLTV enhances operational flexibility and mobility for the Air Force. It allows for rapid deployment in diverse mission scenarios while maintaining a lower profile than larger MRAP vehicles. Additionally, the JLTV's advanced technology and lighter weight facilitate improved power management and better integration of directed energy capabilities, ultimately increasing overall mission effectiveness and adaptability on the battlefield. By introducing the ZEUS 4 system on the JLTV, Parsons aims to enhance the Air Force's strategic capabilities. The ZEUS® system enables operators to engage and neutralize unexploded ordnance from a safe distance, significantly improving operational readiness and mission success. Parsons Corporation signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Readiness Directorate (AFCEC/CX) to integrate the next-generation ZEUS 4 Directed Energy system onto the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The ZEUS 4 system builds upon the previous ZEUS 3 product, which is integrated into the Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance (RADBO) system hosted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The RADBO system is the first directed energy system in full production, with lot 1 units already deployed and lot 2 in production. The ZEUS®?4 system represents significant advancements in tactical directed energy solutions, focusing on size, weight, and power improvements. It incorporates an additional targeting sensor utilizing artificial intelligence for rapid and accurate target identification. The packaging of the system allows for a "palletized, bolt-on" configuration, increasing its vehicle-agnostic capabilities and eliminating the need for permanent modifications. Integrating a ZEUS 4 System on a JLTV enhances operational flexibility and mobility for the Air Force. It allows for rapid deployment in diverse mission scenarios while maintaining a lower profile than larger MRAP vehicles. Additionally, the JLTV's advanced technology and lighter weight facilitate improved power management and better integration of directed energy capabilities, ultimately increasing overall mission effectiveness and adaptability on the battlefield. By introducing the ZEUS 4 system on the JLTV, Parsons aims to enhance the Air Force's strategic capabilities. The ZEUS® system enables operators to engage and neutralize unexploded ordnance from a safe distance, significantly improving operational readiness and mission success.