Long Range Precision Fires
Abstract
The LRPF is being developed as a cluster and insensitive munition-compliant system that replaces and improves upon ATACMS capabilities to provide Joint Force Commanders with a 24/7, all-weather, area target, long-range fires capability without placing aircraft and crews at risk. The mission of the LRPF System will be to attack/neutralize/suppress/destroy targets using missile delivered indirect precision fires. The LRPF will counter the enemy's ability to conduct combat maneuver and air defense operations. Targets include counterfire, air defense, command and control, and other high payoff targets at all depths of the tactical battlefield. LRPF requirements include 300km range; specified lethality against the designated target set, a Missile Launch Pod Container (MLPC) that holds a minimum of two missiles; and compatibility with the existing launcher platforms (M270A1 and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)). The Army has completed an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), in accordance with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) approved Material Development Decision (MDD) on 6 November 2013. The AoA was completed on 30 April 2015 and a letter of sufficiency issued by OSD in August 2015. The Army initially funded the development of the LRPF under PE 0603778A, Proj DZ8. The LRPF program currently has a Milestone (MS) A Decision scheduled for 1QFY16. Funding was requested in FY2016 to conduct competitive sub-system risk reduction activities under DoD Section 845 Other Transaction Authority (OTA), to mature the rocket motor and warhead technology to support the award of Technology Maturation/Risk Reduction (TM/RR) system demonstration contracts in FY17. LRPF will be developed using competitive prototyping, carrying two or more contractors through the TM/RR Phase. LRPF is scheduled for a MS B in FY2020 and MS C in FY2024.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- DZ8_0603778A_7_2040_PB_2017
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