The project was created to fill the need of the Department of Defense (DoD) for directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM), advanced stand-off chemical sensors, and Laser Radar (LADAR).

• 据相关人士透露，该工程是为了满足美国防部对定向红外对抗（DIRCM）的需要，发展高性能的化学传感器和激光雷达。