Strategic Mid-Range Capability

Mission — Strategic Mid-Range Capability source

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. MRC provides ground support equipment to include a Battery Operations Center (BOC) with support vehicles, launcher Payload Deployment System (PDS), 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 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. Four MRC batteries will be developed and fielded to Long-Range Fires Battalions 1 through 4. The initial prototype MRC battery was developed and fielded by Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office and three additional MRC batteries by Program Executive Office Missiles and Space utilizing RDT&E funds. 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, four launchers, one BOC Support Vehicle, 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 delivery of the next three batteries (Battery 2 through 4) utilizes RDT&E under a Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototyping pathway. FY 2026 funding continues all aspects of developing MRC technology upgrades. Provides the prototype systems with iterative survivability, reliability, and operational effectiveness improvements based on evolving system requirements to ensure operational effectiveness. Base funding allows for continued development of system improvements utilizing evaluation, design, prototyping, testing, engineering, configuration management, component and system-level qualification activities, operational demonstrations, operator/maintainer training development, and integration of all functional support to ensure operational safety and effectiveness of all fielded and in-development systems meet performance needs. The Army is redesigning the BOC with a smaller footprint to support greater battlefield maneuverability and survivability. The redesigned BOC 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, and testing activities to ensure the improved BOC meets established system objectives and maintains operational effectiveness. The redesigned BOC will be implemented with the delivery of Battery 4. The FY 2026 cost of the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Air Launched Effects (ALE) Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $143 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $3.465 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative.

Mission — Mid-Range Capability source

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. 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 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. Four MRC batteries will be developed and fielded to Long-Range Fires Battalions 1 through 4. The initial prototype MRC battery was developed and fielded by Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office and three additional MRC batteries by Program Executive Office Missiles and Space utilizing RDT&E funds. 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, four launchers, one BOC Support Vehicle, 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) will be with RDT&E under a Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototyping pathway. FY 2026 Base funding in the amount of $186.304 million continues all aspects of developing MRC technology upgrades. Provides the prototype systems with iterative survivability, reliability, and operational effectiveness improvements based on evolving system requirements to ensure operational effectiveness. Base funding allows for continued development of system improvements utilizing evaluation, design, prototyping, testing, engineering, configuration management, component and system-level qualification activities, operational demonstrations, operator/maintainer training development, and integration of all functional support to ensure operational safety and effectiveness of all fielded and in-development systems meet performance needs. The Army is redesigning the BOC with a smaller footprint to support greater battlefield maneuverability and survivability. The redesigned BOC 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, and testing activities to ensure the improved BOC meets established system objectives and maintains operational effectiveness. The redesigned BOC will be implemented with the delivery of Battery 4. The FY 2026 cost of the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $143.0 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission.

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