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The Palletized Field Artillery launcher #PFAL seems perfect for NATO and particularly 🇺🇸🇬🇧 🇩🇪collaboration. This could be something rapidly pursued and fielded as the US Army has already done initial design, prototype production & initial testing.
(Notional art via US Army)
(Notional art via US Army)
I had a few 🧵about #PFALS on my previous a/c. The launcher consists of an erectable palletized mechanical structure, FCS , Power Management System. and is capable of firing all current Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions & missiles including GMLRS/ER & PrSM.
One big advantage of PFALS is its cost effectiveness & scalability. It being compatible with the Palletized Load System means that there are endless possibilities with pre-positioned stockpiles & turning PLS into field artillery launchers as needed. It also complicates targeting.
DARPA's prototype Operations Fires #OpFires hypersonic system launcher follows of a similar path of utilizing a palletized launcher, PS and fire control solution that can be loaded up on an existing compatible load system without needing a completely new launcher program.
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