WHAT: A surface to surface strategic fires capability consisting of two complementary
systems: a long range cannon system and a hypersonic missile that delivers a projectile
at strategic ranges.
WHY: The Joint force needs surface to surface fires capable of firing at strategic ranges
to defeat near-peer integrated air defense systems.
HOW: Demonstrations leveraging the work of the Science and Technology community.
Operational Fires:
Precision Strike Missile
WHAT: The PrSM Missile is a significant upgrade to the aging ATACMS missile –
increased range, pod capacity, lethality and survivability.
WHY: The PrSM Missile’s planned range of 499km will ensure operational fires
overmatch on a modern missile platform able to spiral-in future capabilities.
HOW: PrSM missile pods will contain two missiles that fit in existing launchers.
Technology spirals will include loitering munitions capable of target discrimination and
top-down attack. Initial capability delivered FY23.
Tactical Fires:
Extended Range
Cannon Artillery
WHAT: Upgraded 155mm self-propelled artillery system and munitions to provide increased
ranges and survivability. ERCA capability includes cannon, propellant, and ammunition
upgrades.
WHY: ERCA will ensure tactical fires overmatch in the future. The current Paladin Integrated
Management (PIM) upgrade only addresses chassis survivability, reliability, and commonality
issues.
HOW: ERCA upgrades cannon to 58 cal length tube with a re-designed breach and auto-
loader. With new projectile (XM1113) and propellant, ERCA will feature improved range (30km
to 70km), volume (up to 6-10 rounds per minute), and lethality. ERCA depends on successful
completion of the PIM program. Initial capabilities delivered FY21 & FY23.
Strategic Fires
Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team
The Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team leads the Army’s effort to modernize field artillery to ensure range
dominance and lethality.
22-Aug-19
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