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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Guided Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scope of the Long Range Area Effect Project.

Answer

The Land Deep Fires Programme (LDFP) is the Army’s modernisation programme for long-range surface-to-surface fires and comprises a portfolio of platform and munition projects designed to deliver a “one platform, many effectors” capability.

The principal projects include:

  • the recapitalisation of the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) launchers, and the associated Repair and Recovery Vehicles that are on contract to be upgraded;
  • the acquisition of Wheeled Long Range launcher battery;
  • the MLRS Family of Munitions comprising Guided MLRS (GMLRS) and Extended Range GMLRS;
  • the Precision Strike Missile programme, together with the development of Long Range Area Effect alternative effectors, and
  • Tactical Capability Trainers simulators, including a deployable system, and multi-spectrum camouflage system.

Collectively, these projects will enhance the Army’s ability to deliver precise, long-range fires, improve interoperability with allies, and provide a scalable deep fires capability from 70km to over 500km range.

Research and experimentation into a UK-developed Long Range Area Effect capability is being undertaken to develop the mechanisms and payloads required to deliver alternative effects from current and future weapon systems.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22822
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Guided weapons
Link
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