Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF)

Abstract

Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), formerly known as Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF), is the Army's next generation surface to surface missile that replaces and improves upon Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) capabilities. PrSM requirements include: max range of greater than 400km, specified lethality against the designated target set, a Launch Pod Missile Container (LPMC) that holds two missiles, survivability in a threat environment, and compatibility with the existing launcher platforms (M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)). PrSM will meet cluster and insensitive munition requirements. PrSM is being designed with an open system architecture that provides the capability for future growth to counter new and emerging threats. Spiral 1 will include the ability to attack moving maritime and ground targets, Spiral 2 will provide increased lethality, and Spiral 3 will provide extended range. The mission of the PrSM System is to attack/neutralize/ suppress/destroy targets using missile delivered indirect precision fires. PrSM will provide Joint Force Commanders with a 24/7, all-weather capability to attack critical and time sensitive area and point targets including threat air defense, missile launchers, command and control centers, assembly/staging areas and high payoff targets at all depths of the multi-domain battlefield. The PrSM will counter the enemy's ability to conduct combat maneuver and air defense operations. Milestone A; Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) was approved on 31 March 2017. FY20 base dollars in the amount of $164.182 million supports the continuation of PrSM development and qualification. In 3QFY17, the Army awarded TMRR agreements to Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. In FY20, contractors will continue TMRR efforts to include: conduct prototype test flights, finalize tactical designs, build six (6) PrSM Engineering Development Test (EDT) missiles, conduct component and system level qualification testing, finalize missile interface and continue software integration with existing launcher platforms, and begin production planning efforts. The culmination of these efforts will inform a Critical Design Review (CDR) planned for 1QFY22. Demonstrating PrSM capabilities through a rigorous test program, will ensure the Army makes an informed down-select decision based on the performance of the contractor's proposed design. The program will conduct critical missile survivability assessments to ensure the design that transitions to Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) will successfully meet the Army's PrSM requirements.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 0607134A_7_2040_PB_2020
• Change Summary Explanation: FY18 funding reflects an adjustment of $21.324M which includes a -$4M congressional directed reduction for cybersecurity software, -$14M congressional directed reduction for TMRR contract delay, and -$3.256M for SBIR/STTR Transfer. FY19 funding reflects an adjustment of $33.902M which includes a -$25M congressional directed reduction for "TMRR excess growth" and -$2M congressional directed reduction for "Restoring acquisition accountability: Program management excess growth" and -$6.902M for SBIR/STTR Transfer. FY20 funding reflects an increase of $75.000M to maintain competition with both contractors to finalize PrSM tactical designs, build additional missiles, and conduct EDT component and missile flight testing. The FY20 increase reduces program risk and ensures an informed down-select decision in support of urgent operational fielding in 1QFY23.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Defense
• Artillery
• Artillery Rockets
• Command And Control
• Control Systems
• Emerging Threats
• Engineering
• Fire Control Systems
• Flight Testing
• Guided Missiles
• Manufacturing
• Multiple Launch Rocket System
• Munitions
• Open System Architecture
• Production
• Short Range Ballistic Missiles
• Test And Evaluation

Readers

• Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control