Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)
This funding supports the fielding of critical enabling technologies and capabilities that address near-term and mid-term threats. It is directly aligned to the Army Long Range Precision Fires modernization priority. This Program Element includes the development and fielding of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) 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 collaboratively with the Navy in the development of the LRHW and conducting Joint Flight Campaign (JFC) tests to evaluate overall system performance with added focus on missile body and payload performance. The LRHW system consists of the All Up Rounds (AUR) plus Canister (AUR+C) which includes the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) with the Navy 34.5 inch booster, the Battery Operations Center (BOC) for command and control (C2), and the Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL). An LRHW Battery contains eight AUR+Cs, one BOC, and four TELs each carrying two AUR+Cs. Additionally, the LRHW will use a modified version of an existing C2 network, the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS). Continued RDT&E investment is required beyond the initial prototype Battery to meet objective requirements and to maintain overmatch against evolving threats. Through implementation of planned Technology Insertions (TIs), the program will increase capability, upgrade the system to address obsolescence, and upgrade platform, launcher, and weapon control systems with mature technologies from Science and Technology (S&T). Qualification testing is also required to validate these developmental changes. Soldier operational testing of new capability is also required. The total cost of the LRHW Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Fielding (RF) effort is $1,311 million from FY23 to FY28, including RDT&E ($538M) and procurement ($773.1M) of prototype units. The remainder of the LRHW GSE MTA RF is fully funded across the Future Years Defense. FY 2027 funding provides funding of test assets and tactical AUR+Cs; TI development and integration; test activities and events; and systems engineering and program management. FY27 funding includes $10M for cost reduction production changes developed by USW(A&S) Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) investments.
FY 2027 AUR+C funding continues incremental funding for and delivery of AUR+C tactical rounds. Continues incremental funding for and delivers JFC test/training/certification rounds. Continues prime contractor support of overall system integration of Technology Insertions (TIs) and testing. Provides for development and implementation of…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY 2027 funds continue the development of the LRHW CHGB. Supports further development and demonstration of LRHW system components; prime contractor support of JFC testing and overall system integration of Technology Insertions (TIs). Incrementally funds CHGBs for tactical and test/training/certification AUR+Cs. Provides for development…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 funds continue the development and modernization of the LRHW GSE. Supports further modernization, development and demonstration of LRHW system components, to include training enhancements and prime contractor support for Ground and Flight test planning and execution. This funding also provides the systems with iterative…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY 2027 funds continue the testing cycle with JFC-7, and Army Ground Support Equipment (GSE) qualification testing. JFC-7 requirements include planning, data collection infrastructure, and full execution of the test. Army GSE qualification testing requirements include continued test planning, and test execution for developmental tests…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY 2027 supports further analysis and assessments for development and demonstration of LRHW system components and training. Continues logistics analysis required for material release and sustainment. Supports continued integration of TIs.
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