Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF)

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 while enabling an architecture which facilitates future growth. LRPF is a major improvement over the current ATACMS with increased range, lethality, loadout, and an open systems architecture. The mission of the LRPF System is 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 two missiles, 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. FY 2019 base dollars in the amount of $186.475 million support the continuation of LRPF development through the execution of two TMRR competitive prototyping and flight demonstration agreements. FY 2019 funding increase supports integration of test assets for risk reduction activities and allows both contractors to complete their tactical designs through the Critical Design Review (CDR), allows both contractors to conduct component and system level Engineering Development Test (EDT) qualification activities, conduct critical missile survivability assessments and ensures risk mitigation activities support transition to Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD). Carrying 2 contractors through CDR prior to down select, will reduce risk and ensure a more mature design. FY 2019 efforts include conducting a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and completion of the final prototype tactical design with an assessment of future growth capabilities. Each contractor will complete final integration of four (4) prototype missiles. The first two prototype flight demonstrations are planned for FY19. Results will provide performance data to inform the contractor's proposed design.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: ES1_0607134A_7_2040_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

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

Technology Areas

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