Driven Ammunition Reduced Time of flight — a family of precision-guided naval munitions designed for the Oto Melara 127/64 LW and 76/62 SR naval guns, providing surface combatants with GPS/INS-guided fire support at ranges far exceeding conventional ammunition. The 127mm Vulcano GLR (Guided Long Range) achieves ranges exceeding 70 km with semi-active laser terminal guidance for moving target engagement or GPS/INS for fixed targets — transforming the naval gun from an area weapon into a precision strike system. The 76mm variant achieves 40+ km range. The DART variant for the 76mm gun is a guided anti-missile/anti-aircraft round using radio-command guidance for CIWS-type defence. Adopted by Italy and Germany (PzH 2000), with multiple nations evaluating the system as a cost-effective alternative to guided missiles for many engagement scenarios.
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- Extends naval gunfire support to 100+ km with precision guidance
- SAL terminal guidance provides meter-level accuracy against moving targets
- Dual naval/land calibers maximize platform compatibility
- Significantly cheaper than cruise missiles for precision fire support
- Compatible with Leonardo 127/64 LW gun installed on multiple navies
- Requires laser designation for terminal guidance; LOS limitations
- Smaller warhead than cruise missiles limits damage against hardened targets
- GPS-guided variant less effective in GPS-denied environments
- Limited penetration capability against reinforced structures
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