Textron Systems’ XM204 Top Attack Munition completes successful testing

The testing took place at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, where the XM204’s target engagement and self-destruct technologies were rigorously evaluated. This milestone marks a significant step forward in enhancing counter-mobility capabilities.

The XM204 is designed to create terrain obstacles that impede hostile vehicle movement. It features standoff and top attack capabilities, allowing it to disrupt, block, and turn enemy forces through rapid emplacement and high portability.

Henry Finneral, Senior Vice President of Weapon Systems at Textron Systems, highlighted the importance of the XM204’s new capability. He stated, “Successful First Article Testing makes it possible to put the critical XM204 capability into the warfighter’s hands rapidly. This anti-vehicle munition shapes the physical landscape by placing obstacles in key locations to slow or halt hostile vehicle convoys.”

Major General John T. Reim, Joint Program Executive Officer Armaments & Ammunition for the U.S. Army, also emphasized the achievement. He noted, “The XM204’s successful First Article Test completion is a testament to the power of collaboration and the need to modernize our terrain shaping capabilities. This achievement is a significant step forward in how we enable maneuver commanders to shape terrain and protect their forces.”

The XM204 aims to replace outdated munitions while increasing the effectiveness of terrain shaping operations.