During the test, an AH-1Z helicopter launched a single weapon using a wireless system via the Marine Air-Ground Tablet (MAGTAB). This marked the first time a Marine Corps rotary-wing platform has employed a weapon system controlled by a tablet-based device.
The demonstration exceeded the required performance thresholds in position, navigation, and timing. This achievement represents a significant advancement in precision strike capabilities for the Marine Corps.
Colonel Scott Shadforth, Director of the Expeditionary Maritime Aviation – Advanced Development Team (XMA-ADT), stated that the LRPF initiative addresses critical capability gaps. He emphasised that the system offers a cost-effective, long-range solution for engaging both maritime and land-based targets.
The project is part of the Defence Innovation Acceleration (DIA) programme, sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E). It is led by XMA-ADT to explore cost-effective, long-range strike options for expeditionary and maritime operations.
