Brilliant Anti-Armor Submunition (BAT)

Abstract

This program element was for Army Tactical Missile System Block II (ATACMS BLK II) missile system Brilliant Anti-Armor (BAT) submunition. In FY18, it was repurposed for BREAKER and in FY19, CD ATACMS was added. BREAKER ended in FY19 and CD ATACMS was moved to a different program element. In FY20 and beyond, this program element funds only PFAL (Palletized Field Artillery Launcher). Project P01. Multi-Mode Seeker began integration of Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) STRIKE-X program demonstrated capabilities into ATACMS. This effort focused on providing integration of a seeker to search, detect, acquire, and engage moving maritime/land-based targets. There is no funding in FY2021. Project 688 is a developmental effort for the Palletized Field Artillery Launcher (PFAL). Previously, PFAL was STRIKE-X capability 1 of the SCO Demonstration program and CD ATACMS was STRIKE X capability 3. PFAL is a palletized erectable launcher that provides alternatives to deliver near-term innovative long-range strike capabilities to improve operational effectiveness for Combatant Commanders. The PFAL launcher consists of an erectable palletized mechanical structure, Fire Control System (FCS), and Power Management System (PMS). PFAL is capable of firing all current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) rockets and missiles, to include the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and future munitions such as the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS). PFAL is capable of carrying two launch pods each containing either six GMLRS / MLRS rockets or one ATACMS missile. The PFAL launcher is capable of firing from a fixed ground position, Palletized Load System (PLS) trailer, or maritime vessel. Justification: There is no FY23 funding.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: 0604768A_5_2040_PB_2023
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Artillery
• Combatant Commanders
• Contracts
• Control Systems
• Engineering
• Fire Control Systems
• Launchers
• Mechanical Structure
• Multiple Launch Rocket System
• Munitions
• Operational Effectiveness
• Product Development
• Prompt Global Strike
• Prototypes
• Short Range Ballistic Missiles
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation

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