ATACMS BLK II

Abstract

Project 688 is a developmental effort for the Palletized Field Artillery Launcher. Palletized Field Artillery Launcher (PFAL) is a palletized erectable, MLRS similar, launcher capable of firing the Multiple Launched Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM), to include the Extended Range (ER) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). These munitions are capable of engaging targets with precision at ranges in excess of 400 kilometers. Palletized Field Artillery Launcher provides alternatives to deliver near-term innovative long-range strike capabilities to Combatant Commanders. This effort will design, develop, and deploy a safe and effective launcher system and integrate multiple sub-systems, including an erectable palletized MLRS launcher, a Fire Control System (FCS), a communications platform, and a Power Management System in a continuous user evaluation with Soldiers. In FY 2020, PFAL transitions from Strategic Capability Office (SCO) to the Army. This effort was previously funded under program element 0604250D8Z as part of Project "Strike-X" (PB2019 Defense Wide RDTE BLIN 96). Project code 688 previously integrated Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) Breaker program demonstrated capabilities into ATACMS. Justification: FY 2020 Base funding in the amount of $25.000 million for Project 688 funds the development efforts to correct deficiencies found in the prototype design to obtain a safety certification which will allow for an Urgent Materiel Release. Base year funding allows for further design and development to ensure the safe and effective deployment of operational prototypes to Soldiers in a continuous user evaluation.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 688_0604768A_5_2040_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

• Missile Defense Systems.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.