CPS Technologies Secures Phase II Army STTR Contract to Continue Controlled Fragmentation Warhead Development

Core Insights - CPS Technologies Corp. has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, with funding of $1.15 million to develop a controlled fragmentation tungsten warhead, focusing initially on a 40mm variant [1][3] - This contract represents the company's fifth federally funded project in 2025 and its third successful transition from Phase I to Phase II since June 2024 [1] Company Overview - CPS Technologies specializes in high-performance material solutions across various applications, including electric trains, wind turbines, hybrid vehicles, Navy ships, and 5G infrastructure [4] - The company is committed to innovation and aims to pioneer the next generation of high-performance materials to address complex engineering challenges [4] Project Details - Dr. Mark Occhionero will continue as the principal investigator for the project, leveraging CPS's proprietary injection molding process to produce detailed tungsten features, which is a cost-effective alternative to traditional machining [2][3] - The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology's Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center will serve as a subcontractor during Phase II, enhancing the project's research and testing capabilities [3]