XM501 Non Line of Sight-Launch System (NLOS-LS)
The XM501 Non Line of Sight-Launch System (NLOS-LS) consists of a platform-independent Container Launch Unit (CLU) with self-contained tactical fire control electronics and software for remote and unmanned operations. Each CLU consists of a computer and communications system and 15 Precision Attack Missiles (PAM). The NLOS-LS provides a rapidly deployable and network-linked precision guided munitions launch capability that is currently not available within the Army.
The XM501 Non Line of Sight-Launch System (NLOS-LS) consists of a platform-independent Container Launch Unit (CLU) with self-contained tactical fire control electronics and software for remote and unmanned operations. Each CLU consists of a computer and communications system and 15 Precision Attack Missiles (PAM). The NLOS-LS provides a rapidly deployable and network-linked precision guided munitions launch capability that is currently not available within the Army.
The NLOS-LS is part of Early IBCT fielding and is in current evaluation by the Army Evaluation Task Force (AETF). Successful PAM launches and CLU evaluations have recently taken place. NLOS-LS will be fielded to all BCTs by 2025 and is being used by the US Navy on its Littoral Combat Ship.
