Mid-Range Capability
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Long-Range Precision Fires Modernization Priority. The Mid-Range Capability (MRC) 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 strategic targets at mid-range distances. 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 was 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). The first MRC prototype weapon system battery delivered in FY 2023 as the First Unit of Issue (FUI) provided residual combat capability consisting of four (4) launchers, BOC, reload support, and basic load of missiles consisting of eight SM-6 Block 1A and eight Tomahawk Block V. Follow on annual delivery of the next three batteries (Battery 2 through 4) will be with RDT&E under a Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototyping pathway. FY 2025 base funding in the amount of $182.823 million allows for developing, testing, evaluating, system engineering and integrating system improvements while ensuring safe, suitable and sustainable operational fielding of the remaining 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. FY2025 base funding will be used to continue incrementally funding fabrication, integration of new design requirements, and technology insertions adding additional capabilities to the batteries. The total cost of the MRC Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) effort is $540.1 million RDT&E from FY 2024 to FY 2026.The remainder of MRC MTA is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- CQ4_0605235A_5_2040_PB_2025
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