The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is conducting a Joint Concept Technology Demonstration (JCTD) with the Navy on an AFRL-developed Dialable Effects Munition (DEM) that would allow pilots to dial up or down a munition's power before weapons release--for example "wide area effects" for a truck convoy with no civilians present or a narrow effect in which there is a significant risk of civilian casualties. While the JCTD began in 2018, demonstrations appear to be ramping up this year. "We…
