Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon
Abstract
Funding supports efforts to field an experimental prototype Hypersonic Weapon System with residual combat capability at the Battery Level as part of the Long Range Fires Battalion in support of Multi-domain Operations by the end of FY 2023. Initial fielding of all ground support equipment and training canisters, less live rounds, was completed in FY 2021. The Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system will provide the Army a prototype strategic attack weapon system to defeat Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) capabilities, suppress adversary Long Range Fires, and engage other high payoff/time critical targets. The Army is working closely with the Navy in the development of the LRHW. Common with the Navy, the LRHW system includes a Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) and common 34.5 inch booster. Additionally, the LRHW will use an existing Command and Control (C2) Network, the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- HX1_0604182A_4_2040_PB_2025
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