Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a missile having a main body and an articulating nosecone connected to the main body. An actuation system is operable for moving the nosecone relative to the main body via one or more electric motors and associated components. A central aperture is formed through electric motors and the associated components between the main body and the nosecone. One or more cables for transmitting electrical power, sensor data, control signals and the like extend through the central aperture between the main body and the nosecone to provide means for controlling the actuation system.

Abstract: A battery charging system includes a battery management module and a battery charger. The battery charging system provides controlled charging in accordance with an algorithm utilizing historical battery data. The historical battery data is data pertaining to the historical status of the battery, and is acquired while the battery is in service and during previous charge cycles. The historical battery data is stored in memory in the battery management module. In one embodiment of the battery charging system, the battery management module is physically and electrically coupled to the battery during service and during charging. The historical battery data is provided to the battery charger during charging. The historical battery data is used to provide parameters to a charging algorithm, wherein the battery charging system provides controlled charging of the battery in accordance with the algorithm.