Scorpio-XR

Business Combat Mission Systems
Scorpio-XR is an advanced, cannon-launched projectile under development for defeat of fixed and moving targets in contested environments at twice the range of existing cannon-launched precision guided munitions.
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Overview

What is Scorpio-XR?

Over several years, BAE Systems has invested in the innovation, development and testing of an advanced long-range precision fires munition that provides range and lethality overmatch to U.S. Army brigade and division artillery units.

Scorpio-XR is the latest precision guided munition in the Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) family of munitions. Designed to defeat fixed and moving targets in contested environments, Scorpio-XR brings a highly lethal, short time-of-flight, maneuverable projectile to the warfighter. 

Scorpio-XR Updates

To advance the capabilities of precision guided munitions, BAE Systems’ Scorpio-XR incorporates critical, gun-hardened sub-systems proven through a combination of over 100 HVP and Scorpio-XR test fires from various Army 155mm cannons.

Looking Ahead

On contract with the U.S. Army, BAE Systems is working to develop and test Scorpio-XR in support of U.S. Army cannon transformation initiatives by innovating at round.

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