HIMARS Modifications
Category: Procurement
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Line Item: 6580C67501
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FY25 Budget Request: $49.6M
Overview
Budget Account
2032A - Missile Procurement, Army
Budget Activity
03 - Modification of missiles
Previous Year
Description
The HIMARS Modifications program focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System through targeted updates. The primary objectives include addressing obsolescence issues and improving operational efficiency, safety, and crew survivability. This involves modifications to the system's chassis, Fire Control System, and Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence (C4I) components. Additionally, the program includes procuring training devices to support vehicle and maintainer training courses.
A key goal is implementing the Common Fire Control System (CFCS) across the HIMARS fleet. The CFCS replaces the outdated Universal Fire Control System (UFCS), enabling compatibility with both current and future munitions from the Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions. This update modernizes the user interface and reduces training and maintenance costs while ensuring continued operational readiness.
Enhancing Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) capabilities is another significant objective. This involves integrating anti-jam technology through Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receivers (DIGAR) for UFCS-equipped launchers and upgrading CFCS-equipped launchers with NavStrike-M GPS receivers. These enhancements aim to bolster system resilience against GPS jamming threats and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
These modifications are crucial for maintaining the HIMARS system's effectiveness in supporting Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. By addressing obsolescence and incorporating advanced technologies, the program ensures that HIMARS remains a vital component of the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization efforts.
A key goal is implementing the Common Fire Control System (CFCS) across the HIMARS fleet. The CFCS replaces the outdated Universal Fire Control System (UFCS), enabling compatibility with both current and future munitions from the Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions. This update modernizes the user interface and reduces training and maintenance costs while ensuring continued operational readiness.
Enhancing Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) capabilities is another significant objective. This involves integrating anti-jam technology through Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receivers (DIGAR) for UFCS-equipped launchers and upgrading CFCS-equipped launchers with NavStrike-M GPS receivers. These enhancements aim to bolster system resilience against GPS jamming threats and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
These modifications are crucial for maintaining the HIMARS system's effectiveness in supporting Integrated Fires and Multi-Domain Operations. By addressing obsolescence and incorporating advanced technologies, the program ensures that HIMARS remains a vital component of the Army's Long Range Precision Fires modernization efforts.
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Budget Trend
HIMARS Modifications Procurement Programs (6580C67501) budget history and request
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Actual | Enacted | Requested | Forecasted | Forecasted | Forecasted | Forecasted |
| $6,105,000 | $6,008,000 | $3,148,000 | $1,847,000 | $9,566,000 | $10,196,000 | $12,483,000 | $6,081,000 | $7,192,000 | $20,468,000 | $76,266,000 | $49,581,000 | $54,173,000 | $54,216,000 | $54,272,000 | $54,815,000 |
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FY2025 Budget Released: 03/09/24