Typhon missile launcher

Typhon, also commonly referred to as the "Strategic Mid-range Fires System" (SMRF), is a United States Army transporter erector launcher for Standard SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles.

[5][8] On July 4, 2024 reports citing statements by military officials indicated that the system could be withdrawn from the country "in the next several months".

[11] On September 4, 2024 Christine Wormuth, the secretary of the US Army, said that the deployment of a Multi-Domain Task Force to Japan, which includes Typhon missile system, had been discussed during her visit.

[5] An SMRF battery forms part of the Strategic Fires Battalion of the Army's regionally aligned MDTF structure.

[5] The FY 2025 budget allocated funds to procure thirty-two Tactical Tomahawks (TACTOMs) and Mk 14 canisters, an additional Typhon battery, and ground support equipment to include one Battery Operations Center (BOC), four launcher Payload Deployment Systems (PDS), one Reload Capability, and one BOC Support Vehicle, [and] associated Government Furnished Equipment, and program management costs.

Organization of the Army's Multi-Domain Task Force, with Typhon batteries as part of the Midrange Capabilities System
Breakdown of a Typhon MRC battery's structure and components