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Long-Range Fires
Long-Range Fires refers to military weapon systems, such as missiles, rockets, or advanced artillery, designed to strike targets at significant distances, often hundreds to thousands of kilometers away. These systems enable forces to engage threats or targets deep within enemy territory or across vast areas without direct contact.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Long-Range Fires represent military capabilities employing weapon systems like ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and extended-range artillery to deliver precision strike effects against high-value targets at distances typically ranging from hundreds to thousands of kilometers, enabling deep interdiction and power projection across vast operational theaters.
BACKGROUND
The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as the Dark Eagle, is an intermediate-range surface-to-surface boost-glide hypersonic weapon being developed for use by the United States Army. The United States Navy intends to procure a ship/submarine-launched variant of the missile as part of the service's Intermediate-Range Conventional Prompt Strike (IRCPS) program. The weapon consists of a large rocket booster that carries the unpowered Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) in a nose cone. Once the booster reaches significant altitude and speed, it releases the C-HGB, which glides at hypersonic speeds as it descends towards its target. Dynetics will build the hypersonic glide vehicle, while Lockheed Martin will build the booster as well as assemble the missile and launch equipment.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Deep Strike
- Long-Range Precision Fires
- Stand-off Weapons
- Strategic Fires
- Extended-Range Fires
- Deep Interdiction
USAGE NOTE
The term is critical in military doctrine for planning operations that involve striking targets beyond the forward line of troops, often for deterrence or shaping the battlefield.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Long-Range Fires.
A global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company heavily involved in the development and production of long-range missile systems, rocket artillery, and precision strike weapons, including hypersonic weapons and the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).
A major defense contractor developing a wide range of long-range precision strike capabilities, including cruise missiles (e.g., Tomahawk), air-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, and advanced artillery projectiles like Excalibur.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company with significant involvement in strategic deterrence systems, advanced munitions, hypersonic weapons, and various long-range precision strike capabilities for air, land, and sea platforms.
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company that develops and manufactures advanced artillery systems, guided munitions, and naval gun systems capable of delivering long-range precision fires.
A leading European missile systems company developing a comprehensive range of advanced long-range missiles, including cruise missiles (e.g., Storm Shadow/SCALP), air-to-air missiles, and anti-ship missiles for various platforms.
A Norwegian company known for its advanced long-range precision missiles, such as the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM), which provide long-range anti-ship and land-attack capabilities.
A U.S. Army command focused on modernizing the Army, with 'Long-Range Precision Fires' (LRPF) being a top priority. AFC spearheads the development, experimentation, and integration of next-generation long-range artillery, missiles, and hypersonic weapons.