COMMON SMART SUBMUNITION
Next-generation, multi-platform smart submunition capable of providing precision attack and overwhelming lethality

Gun-hardened design, flexible deployment, proven results
From the company that delivered the combat-proven Sensor Fuzed Weapon (SFW) and BLU-108 "smart" submunition, comes the revolutionary Common Smart Submunition (CSS). Textron Systems' CSS is evolving directly from our own BLU-108 Sensor Fuzed Submunition — a weapon proven highly effective in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Designed for deployment from 105mm and 155mm artillery, rockets, lethal Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and loitering weapons, the CSS will provide the same lethality delivered by BLU-108 but with an ability to discriminate among potential targets within its search area. Its lightweight design and flexible deployment mechanism makes the CSS compatible with a number of weapon systems and aircraft.

Reduce Collateral Damage
The small size of CSS and its precision shoot-to-kill Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP) warhead will substantially reduce the risk of collateral damage. Whether targets are moving or fixed, the CSS can effectively neutralize a variety of combat threats, from heavy armored battle tanks to soft-skinned vehicles, including parked aircraft, mobile radars and jammers, air defense vehicles and support vehicles.

Samara Wing Design
Unique to Textron Systems' CSS is the Samara Wing, a weighted fabric blade stowed onboard the submunition prior to ejection. The CSS is deployed spinning from its host carrier; the Samara Wing then unfolds, providing an aerodynamic auto-rotation and proper tilt of the submunition.

Smart Sensor Technology
Once deployed, the CSS warhead uses its dual-mode active/passive sensor to detect targets below. Its passive infrared (IR) sensor searches for targets that match a defined set of IR requirements, while the laser sensor profiles those targets for improved aim point and lethality. When a valid target is detected, an aim point is selected and the warhead fires an EFP to effectively perforate armor and instantly defeat the target from the top — its most vulnerable area.

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Clean Battlefield Operation
Textron Systems' CSS model features built-in redundant self-destruct logic. If a CSS does not detect a valid target within its search area, it will self-destruct. Additionally, a timed self-deactiviation mode any unexploded warhead harmless within minutes after delivery. Together, these safety features ensure clean battlefield operation.