Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office Symposium 2023

LTG Robert A. Rasch, Jr., U.S. Army Director of Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space, and Rapid Acquisition, presented updates on various defense projects at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium 2023. Topics included the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon program, Mid-Range Capability development, and Directed Energy Prototypes for air defense. The agenda highlighted advancements in technology and future plans for enhancing military capabilities.

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• Technology
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• Hypersonics

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1. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE RCCTO ARMY RAPID CAPABILITIES AND CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE Space and Missile Defense Symposium 2023 LTG Robert A. Rasch, Jr. U.S. Army Director of Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition 9 August 2023 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT F. Further dissemination only as directed by RCCTO Public Affairs Office usarmy.pentagon.hqda-rccto.mbx.external-affairs-office@army.mil (8/3/2023) or higher DoD authority. VERSION: 5 USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE RAPIDLY DEVELOP, ACQUIRE, INTEGRATE, AND EQUIP A P P R O V E D F O R P U B LI C R E LE A S E

2. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Agenda RCCTO Prototyping Updates RCCTO Tomorrow As of 01 AUG 2023 USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 2 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

3. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Where we have been: Developed, delivered first LRHW Battery s equipment. Where we are going: Prepare for next Joint Flight Campaign test with Navy Conventional Prompt Strike program. Complete unit certification and flight test activities. Provide first combat capability, i.e., Battery #1. Complete delivery of missiles for Battery #1. Transition to PEO M&S and Program of Record. Deliver Battery #2 and Battery #3. Technology Insertions (TIs). USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 3 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

4. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Mid-Range Capability Where we have been: Developed, delivered first MRC Battery s equipment. Munitions delivered to Battery #1. Where we are going: Transition to PEO M&S and Program of Record. Deliver Batteries #2-5. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 4 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

5. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Directed Energy Prototypes Maneuver Air Defense Directed Energy Maneuver- Short Range Air Defense Fixed Base Defense Indirect Fire Protection Capability - High Energy Laser Indirect Fire Protection Capability -High Power Microwave Notional Depiction Notional Depiction High power microwave weapon 50kW-class laser weapon 300kW-class laser weapon Maneuver force protection against aerial threats Fixed and semi-fixed site protection against aerial threats Fixed site protection against swarming threats Threat Set Threat Set Threat Set Groups 1-3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Groups 1-3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rockets, Artillery, Mortars Rockets, Artillery, Mortars Groups 1-2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Swarms Rotary-Wing Cruise Missiles Rotary-Wing Fixed Wing Where we have been: Delivered 2 systems. Where we are going: Deliver #3 and 4. Transition to PEO MS. Where we have been: Contract awarded for 2 systems. Where we are going: Deliver 2 systems Where we have been: Contract awarded for 4 systems. Where we are going: Deliver 4 systems. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 5 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

6. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Prototypes Maneuver / Mobile Air Defense Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser Fixed / Semi-fixed Base Defense Family of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Palletized-High Energy Laser Notional Depiction Notional Depiction Notional Depiction Palletized 10kW and 20kW laser weapon Passive sensors with weapons Maneuver force protection against unmanned aerial threats 20kW-class laser weapon Force protection against unmanned aerial threats Maneuver force protection against unmanned aerial threats Threat Set Threat Set Threat Set Groups 1-3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Groups 1-2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Groups 1-2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Where we have been: Acquisition Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Design Review completed. Where we are going: Critical Design Review. First article delivery and verification. Deliver 4 systems. Where we have been: PC-21 on network, integrated with Fire- storm, showed tracks on main network. PC-22 sensors tracked class 1 UASs. Where we are going: Deliver 6 systems. Transition to PEO MS. Where we have been: Army first: Directed Energy Weapon Approval Process (DEWRAP). Deployed 3 systems. Where we are going: DEWRAP approval. New equipment training for P-HEL 2 and 3. In-theater live fire exercise. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 6 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

7. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Increase operational effectiveness through reduced signatures. Increase onboard electrical power generation, add off-platform export power capability. Increase automotive performance. M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle M1151 A1 Up-Armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle M1281 Close Combat Weapons Carrier Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Where we have been: Bradley HEV: Delivered 2. HMMWV HEV: Test Readiness Review. JLTV HEV: Interim Integration and Build completed. Where we are going: Bradley HEV: Transfer knowledge to PEO GCS. Prototype: 2 X HMMWV HEV, 3 X JLTV HEV, and 4 X Stryker HEV. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 7 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

8. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Human-Machine Integrated Formations (H-MIF): Leadership Intent Task: Develop a RCCTO-led, total Army Integrated Solutions Team (IST) developing Human-Machine Integrated Formations (H-MIF), integrating cross-Army autonomous and robotics initiatives into operationally deployable prototypes. Intent Deliverables Initial Formation(s) Focus on Human-Machine Integration, not Human- Machine Teaming Optimize capabilities of both Human and Machine Formation-based Thinking Place into the hands of Soldiers to receive innovation feedback Start small (1-2 PLTs) of Mechanized and Light, then scale to other formations Pull From Enterprise: Initial Platforms(s) Initial Payload(s) Autonomous Behaviors Rapid Prototyping: Additional Platforms H-MIF Architecture Resilient Network/Enablers Integrated Formation Capabilities Enhanced Platforms / Payloads/Behaviors ABCT IBCT HEAVY & LIGHT 4x Robots 2x Control Vehicles Think big, start small, go fast! USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 8 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

9. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Integrated Air and Missile Defense of Guam (IAMDoG) Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) / Senior Designated Official USD (A&S) Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) Lead Service USD(A&S) is the senior DoD official responsible for IAMDoG. USD(A&S) will designate IAMDoG as a Joint Special Interest ACAT 1D program. The Army is the Service Acquisition Executive managing the program. Joint Program Office Guam Defense System ACAT 1D MDA USSF USA USAF USN USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 9 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

10. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE IAMDoG Joint Program Office Mission MISSION: Integrate Service and Agency elements into a unified air and missile defense capability to defeat hypersonic, ballistic, cruise missiles, and aerial threats. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 10 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

11. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Questions? USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TITLE PAGE 11 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE