Long Range Precision Fires

Abstract

Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) is being developed as a cluster and insensitive munition compliant system that replaces and improves upon Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) capabilities. The mission of the LRPF System will be to attack/neutralize/suppress/destroy targets using missile delivered indirect precision fires. LRPF 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. LRPF will counter the enemy's ability to conduct combat maneuver and air defense operations. LRPF requirements include: max range of greater than 400km, specified lethality against the designated target set, a Launch Pod Missile Container (LPMC) that holds a minimum of one missile, and compatibility with the existing launcher platforms (M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)). LRPF is being designed with an open system architecture that provides the capability for future growth to counter new and emerging threats. Milestone A; Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) was approved on 31 March 2017. The Army initially funded the development of the LRPF under PE 0603778A, Proj DZ8. Two DoD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) agreements were awarded to support efforts under the Material Solution Analysis Phase.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
DZ8_0603778A_7_2040_PB_2018

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3

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