Strategic Mid-Range Capability

This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Long-Range Precision Fires modernization priority. The Mid-Range Capability (MRC) weapon system leverages other service technologies and integration of common hardware, software, and mutually supporting test events. The MRC is a ground launched, long-range precision fires?offensive weapon system to defeat Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) threats and other high value targets to enable?warfighter dominance in support of Long-Range Precision Fires, Multi-Domain Operations, and Joint Force objectives. MRC provides ground support equipment to include a Battery Operations Center (BOC) with support vehicles, launcher Payload Deployment System, and reload support to fire a mix of missiles capable of engaging strategic targets at mid-range distances. MRC leverages existing Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) and Tomahawk technology to include command and control systems and missile variants to provide a responsive, highly accurate capability designed for high value targets. The first MRC prototype weapon system battery, delivered in FY 2023 as the first unit of issue, provided residual combat capability consisting of one BOC with support vehicles, four launchers, and a reload capability. Also delivered was the basic load of missiles consisting of eight Tomahawk Block V and eight SM-6 Block IA. Follow-on annual delivery of the next three batteries (Battery 2 through 4) utilizes RDT&E under a Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototyping pathway. Battery 2 was delivered in 4Q2024, Battery 3 was delivered in 4Q2025, and Battery 4's anticipated delivery date from contractor is 4Q2026. The Army is developing a BOC with a reduced footprint (RBF) to support greater battlefield maneuverability and survivability. The RBF will feature a smaller form factor to enhance mobility, transportability, and interoperability with other system components aligned to mission requirements. This effort includes design, integration, Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) integration, and testing activities to ensure the RBF meets established system objectives and maintains operational effectiveness. The RBF will be incorporated into MRC system with the fielding of Battery 4. FY 2027 funding in the amount of $81.550 million continues all aspects of developing MRC technology upgrades.