MLRS Product Improvement Program

Project 093. The M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launcher is a full-spectrum, combat-proven, all-weather, 24/7 lethal and responsive, precision strike weapon system. MLRS launchers support the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. MLRS provides critical missile precision strike, operational shaping fires, counterfire, and close support destructive and suppressive fires. MLRS is a tracked, indirect fire, rocket/missile launcher capable of firing two pods of precision rockets/missiles from the current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and future MFOM to include the Extended Range GMLRS (ER-GMLRS). MLRS launchers support Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. Funds software development, training updates, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology implementation, integration of satellite communications, integration of evolving cybersecurity requirements, and nonrecurring engineering for the MLRS launcher. Funds development related to maintaining capability associated with the current and evolving threat. Funds non-recurring engineering for system hardware and software modernization to the MLRS chassis, launcher loader module, and fire control system. Funding from Project 093 continues software development, Next Gen APNT Receiver development, and testing. Software development supports fire control system evolution to maintain compatibility with current and future munitions. Next Generation APNT Increment 2 Receiver development will replace the obsolete Increment 1 APNT receiver with an Increment 2 (Next Generation APNT) receiver as well as address the evolving threat environment. This receiver incorporates advancements including, but not limited to: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, or Beamforming. Supports the Army's goal to develop common solutions applicable to both MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers. Justification: FY2027 Base funding in the amount of $9.464 million for Project 093 continues tactical launcher software development, qualification, and materiel release.

Project DX8. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (M142 HIMARS) launcher is a full spectrum, combat proven, all weather, 24/7 lethal and responsive, precision strike weapon system. M142 HIMARS launchers support the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. M142 HIMARS provides critical missile precision strike, operational shaping fires, counterfire, and close support destructive and suppressive fires. M142 HIMARS is a C-130 or C-17 transportable, wheeled, indirect fire, rocket/missile launcher capable of firing one pod of precision rockets/missiles from the current Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions (MFOM) including the Guided MLRS (GMLRS), the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and future MFOM to include the Extended Range GMLRS (ER-GMLRS). M142 HIMARS launchers support Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. Funds software development, training updates, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology implementation, integration of satellite communications, integration of evolving cybersecurity requirements, and nonrecurring engineering for the M142 HIMARS launcher. Funds development related to maintaining capability associated with the current and evolving threat. Funding from Project DX8 continues software development, Next Gen APNT Increment 2 Receiver development, and testing. Software development supports fire control system evolution to maintain compatibility with current and future munitions. Next Generation APNT Receiver development will replace the obsolete Increment 1 APNT receiver with an Increment 2 (Next Generation APNT) receiver as well as address the evolving threat environment. This receiver incorporates advancements including, but not limited to: Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), timing holdover, Network Assisted Assured (NA2), Other Signals of Opportunity, Advanced Anti-Jam, or Beamforming. Supports the Army's goal to develop common solutions applicable to both MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers. Justification: FY2027 Base funding in the amount of $8.316 million for Project DX8 continues Common Fire Control System (CFCS) software development, qualification, and materiel release. These efforts support the fire control system (FCS) electronic obsolescence mitigation hardware upgrade required to operate an HIMARS launcher.