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The '''XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System''' (CDTE) is a high-tech [[rifle]], designed by [[Minnesota]]'s Alliant Techsystems for the [[United States Army]].  The XM25 is a semi-automatic, shoulder-fired weapon system that has a range of roughly 2,300 feet; weighs 12-12.5 lbs. and is 29.5 inches in length. The weapon can reach a point target range of 500 meters and an area target range of 700 meters.<ref>Joshua Rhett Miller. [http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/24/armys-revolutionary-rifle-use-afghanistan/ U.S. Army Unveils 'Revolutionary' XM25 Rifle in Afghanistan], [[Fox News|FoxNews.com]], November 28, 2010.</ref> The '''XM25''' can be programmed so that its 25-[[mm]] ammunition detonates either in front of or behind a target, meaning it can be fired just above a wall before it explodes and kills the enemy.

The '''XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System''' CDTE), nicknamed "The Punisher" ( is a high-tech [[rifle]], designed by [[Minnesota]]'s Alliant Techsystems for the [[United States Army]].  The XM25 is a semi-automatic, shoulder-fired weapon system that has a range of roughly 2,300 feet; 55-rounds, weighs 12-12.5 lbs. and is 29.5 inches in length. The weapon can reach a point target range of 500 meters and an area target range of 700 meters.<ref>Joshua Rhett Miller. [http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/24/armys-revolutionary-rifle-use-afghanistan/ U.S. Army Unveils 'Revolutionary' XM25 Rifle in Afghanistan], [[Fox News|FoxNews.com]], November 28, 2010.</ref> The '''XM25''' can be programmed so that its 25-[[mm]] ammunition detonates either in front of or behind a target, meaning it can be fired just above a wall before it explodes and kills the enemy.

The XM25 CDTE is extremely effective because three components have been designed, optimized, and integrated to achieve unrivaled air-burst capability. Critical to the system is the ability of the Target Acquisition/Fire Control (TA/FC) to accurately detect, and determine range to targets under the full spectrum of operations conditions, as well as calculate an optimal ballistic solution to engage [[defilade]] or exposed targets. The TA/FC programs the ammunition via a wiring harness in the weapon and air-bursts at the predetermined range. The shoulder-fired weapon can deliver a 25mm air-bursting round at a velocity sufficient to engage point defilade or exposed targets out to 500 meters.<ref>XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System (specs): [http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:azdDhNjBTr0J:https://peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SW_IW_XM25.pdf+XM25+Counter+Defilade+Target+Engagement+System&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESg-v6SbS0mDsz4xll8F5ft2tnQEnoQMEBD98Ao94j06zFEtxOXmwcIehT_8bShgr4u1eqPWToIeG9AtUthomaGY8oN9oORuEybo0_h-6PkPTluiTRE7aHCMuzQ6yQuKmTXp0FHT&sig=AHIEtbT6LwXV02LSVmsdCYCuGxjGNtnpQA Fact Sheet].  

The XM25 CDTE is extremely effective because three components have been designed, optimized, and integrated to achieve unrivaled air-burst capability. Critical to the system is the ability of the Target Acquisition/Fire Control (TA/FC) to accurately detect, and determine range to targets under the full spectrum of operations conditions, as well as calculate an optimal ballistic solution to engage [[defilade]] or exposed targets. The TA/FC programs the ammunition via a wiring harness in the weapon and air-bursts at the predetermined range. The shoulder-fired weapon can deliver a 25mm air-bursting round at a velocity sufficient to engage point defilade or exposed targets out to 500 meters.<ref>XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System (specs): [http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:azdDhNjBTr0J:https://peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SW_IW_XM25.pdf+XM25+Counter+Defilade+Target+Engagement+System&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESg-v6SbS0mDsz4xll8F5ft2tnQEnoQMEBD98Ao94j06zFEtxOXmwcIehT_8bShgr4u1eqPWToIeG9AtUthomaGY8oN9oORuEybo0_h-6PkPTluiTRE7aHCMuzQ6yQuKmTXp0FHT&sig=AHIEtbT6LwXV02LSVmsdCYCuGxjGNtnpQA Fact Sheet].  

*The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System (CDTE) enables the small unit and individual Soldier to engage enemy targets by providing a 25mm airbursting capability that can be used throughout the operational environment. [https://peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SW_IW_XM25.pdf PDF]</ref>  

*The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System (CDTE) enables the small unit and individual Soldier to engage enemy targets by providing a 25mm airbursting capability that can be used throughout the operational environment. [https://peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SW_IW_XM25.pdf PDF]</ref>  

In addition to air-bursting ammunition, a family of ammunition is being developed to support other missions, which could include armor-piercing and nonlethal scenarios.

In addition to air-bursting ammunition, a family of ammunition is being developed to support other missions, which could include armor-piercing and nonlethal scenarios. In Afghanistan deployment, U.S. ground forces have engaged the enemy 9 times without casualties. <ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/u-s-soldiers-love-the-armys-new-punisher-smart-weapon/ U.S. SOLDIERS LOVE THE ARMY‘S NEW ’PUNISHER’ SMART WEAPON, The Blaze, February 14, 2011]</ref>

==Development==

==Development==