Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, demonstrating its new multi-mode seeker and ability to engage moving maritime targets.
“With Increment 2, PrSM delivers the long-range capability the Army asked for to defeat moving land and maritime threats,” Lockheed Martin Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles, vice president, Carolyn Orzechowski, said.
“Our focused investment and accelerated delivery demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the Army customer.”
The missile has met test objectives in a 350-km flight launching from a HIMARS, deploying protective covers and capturing a suite of performance data that will be used to validate the system.
“Lockheed Martin is investing in advanced development and digital engineering to accelerate the fielding of PrSM Increment 2,” Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles, vice president and general manager, Gaylia Campbell, stated.
“By leveraging modular design, agile processes and close collaboration with the Army and our supplier network, we’re moving quickly to deliver this enhanced capability to the warfighter faster without compromising performance or reliability.”
PrSM’s new guidance system has included a seeker that provides targeting guidance and can lock on to moving, time-sensitive threats.
PrSM Increment 2 has added maritime-strike capability to the baseline missile’s land-attack mission – expanding its role in joint, multi-domain operations.
The US Army can now strike relocating or fleeting targets in both land and maritime environments, strengthening sea-denial contributions.
PrSM Increment 2 has integrated with current HIMARS and M270A2 launchers. The program is moving through the technology‑maturation phase, and the Preliminary Design Review is now underway.
Additional PrSM Increment 2 flight tests have been scheduled for later this year.
In 2025, the Australian Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US for production, sustainment, and follow-on co-development of the PrSM, including Increment 2.
The agreement has accelerated Australia’s long-range, land-based strike capabilities, has provided the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with access to PrSM munitions, and has established PrSM as a cooperative program between Australia and the US.
In addition, the new cooperative program is expected to open the door for Australian industry participation in the PrSM supply chain, including for locally manufactured components and sub-components.
The Australian Government will contribute $310 million over 10 years to become a full cooperative partner in the PrSM program, with more than $150 million being invested over the next five years to acquire the initial quantities of the capability required for the Australian Army’s Long Range Fires Regiment.