Mid-Range Capability
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Long-Range Precision Fires Modernization Priority. The Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Prototype Weapon System leverages Joint Service technologies and integration of common hardware, software, and mutually supporting test events. MRC provides Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to include a Battery Operations Center (BOC) with support vehicles, launcher Payload Deployment System (PDS), and reload support to fire a mix of missiles capable of engaging targets at mid-range distances. The prototype MRC leverages existing SM-6 and Tomahawk technology to include command and control systems and missile variants to provide a responsive, highly accurate capability designed for high value targets. MRC is optimized for the penetration / dis-integration phase of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by defeating enemy Anti-Access / Area Denial (A2/AD) systems, enabling Combatant Commanders freedom of maneuver. Five MRC batteries will be developed and fielded; the initial prototype MRC battery will be developed and fielded by Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) and four additional MRC batteries by Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) plus hardware support for additional capabilities including Defense of Guam. The first MRC prototype weapon system battery deliverable quantity is one residual combat capability consisting of four (4) launchers, BOC, reload support, and basic load of missiles consisting of eight (8) SM-6 Block 1A and eight (8) Tomahawk Block V to be fielded by RCCTO not later than 4Q FY 2023 as the First Unit of Issue (FUI). Delivery of follow-on batteries and additional capabilities by PEO MS will occur annually thereafter. FY 2024 base funding in the amount of $348.855 million continues alignment of Rapid Capability and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) and PEO MS program transition activities started in FY 2023, culminating in FY 2024 with PEO MS as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) responsible for meeting statutory and appropriate regulatory acquisition requirements. Base funding allows for developing, testing, evaluating, system engineering and integrating of system improvements while ensuring safe, suitable and sustainable operational fielding of the additional prototype batteries. Base funding also allows for purchasing and receiving hardware and materials to implement prototype fabrication, and to support component-level and system-level qualification. The funding continues fabrication, integration of new design requirements and technology insertions adding additional capabilities to the prototype batteries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- CQ4_0605235A_5_2040_PB_2024
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