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Caseless Ammunition

Ammunition without metal cases, reducing weight and cost for military logistics
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Caseless ammunition eliminates the brass cartridge case; propellant is bonded or formed around the projectile. Benefits: lighter and cheaper ammunition; simpler firearms design. Field tests and limited commercialization; Lightweight Small Arms Technologies research. Challenges include heat dissipation, moisture sensitivity, and reliability.

TRL
6/9Demonstrated
Impact
4/5
Investment
4/5
Category
Hardware

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