Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF)

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 counter-fire, 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 Launch Pod Missile Container (LPMC) 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 LRPF program Milestone(MS) A Decision is scheduled for 2QFY16. FY 2017 funding is requested to provide incremental funding to continue risk reduction activities through the execution of Technology Maturation/Risk Reduction (TMRR) system demonstration contracts to be awarded in 3QFY16. LRPF will be developed using competitive prototyping, carrying two or more contractors through the TMRR Phase. The FY17 funding will be used to continue execution of two TMRR prototyping and flight demonstration contracts and conduct System Requirements Review (SRR), functional reviews, and prototype design activities and long-lead material procurement to support flight demonstrations and Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) in FY19. This funding also supports Government management and Government systems engineering and test support activities. 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: ES1_0607134A_7_2040_PB_2017

Tags

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Missile Defense Systems.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control