Hypersonics EMD
Abstract
This funding supports the fielding of critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term, and mid-term threats and is directly aligned to the Army Long Range Precision Fires modernization priority. This includes the development and prototype fielding of the LRHW to defeat Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) capabilities, suppress adversary Long Range Fires, and engage other high payoff/time critical targets. The Army is working collaboratively with the Navy in the development of the LRHW and conducting Joint Flight Campaign (JFC) tests to evaluate overall system performance with added focus on missile body and payload performance. The LRHW system consists of the All Up Rounds (AUR) plus Canister (AUR+C) which includes the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) with the Navy 34.5 inch booster, the Battery Operations Center (BOC) for command and control (C2), and the Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL). An LRHW Battery contains 8 AUR+C, 1 BOC, and 4 TELs each carrying 2 AUR+C. Additionally, the LRHW will use a modified version of an existing C2 network, the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS). Continued RDT&E investment is required beyond the initial prototype Battery to meet objective requirements and to maintain overmatch against evolving threats. Through implementation of planned technology insertions, the program will increase capability, upgrade the system to address obsolescence, and upgrade platform, launcher, and weapon control systems updates transition mature technologies from S&T. A robust test plan is also required to validate these developmental changes and provide for Soldier operational testing of new capability. The total cost of the LRHW Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) effort is $1,476 million from FY23 to FY28, including RDT&E ($452M) and procurement ($1,025M) of prototype units. The remainder of the LRHW GSE MTA is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0605232A_5_2040_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Increased funding to address incremental funding for Battery 2 AUR + C (with associated CHGBs), AUR test assets for future developmental and operational test of technology insertions, test planning and execution due to updated cost position.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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