Reactive Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials Navy SBIR FY2004.2 - Quick Response Topics Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Topic No.: N04-903 Topic Title: Reactive Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials Proposal No.: N042-903-0554 Firm: DE Technologies Inc. 3620 Horizon Drive King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Contact: William Flis Phone: (610) 270-9700 Web Site: www.detk.com Abstract: We propose to develop reactive composite materials with sufficient strength and stiffness to serve as warhead fragments and structural missile components. The materials will be composed of an active metal, such as aluminum, in the form of wire or wire-mesh, within a bonding matrix of an oxidizer-rich polymer, such as PTFE. The result will be a fiber-reinforced composite material with substantial strength and stiffness properties that can be tailored to specific applications, while providing significant thermal energy release in impacts and explosions. This energy will provide increased lethality, especially in neutralizing explosive-containing munitions and missiles. Various material systems and fabrication techniques will be investigated. Benefits: The developed materials will enhance the lethality and reduce the size and weight of fragment and penetrating warheads to defeat mortars, rockets, missiles, and other vehicles and structures. Return