.@LockheedMartin and the @USArmy successfully completed another Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production qualification flight at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California showcasing its exceptional capability to meet mission requirements.
— Lockheed Martin News (@LMNews) March 26, 2025
The missile is capable of attacking, neutralizing, suppressing, and destroying both fixed and moving targets, including high-value and hard-to-reach threats.
It provides the Army with enhanced capabilities to conduct long-range strike operations, providing greater flexibility and precision in the field.
Key Technical Specifications and Launch Flexibility
One of the standout features of the PrSM is its launch flexibility.
The missile can be fired from both the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). These launch platforms enhance the missile’s deployment flexibility and enable the Army to use it in a variety of operational scenarios.
The PrSM is also notable for its innovative two-missile launch pod, which provides increased strike capacity. This launch system offers greater efficiency and effectiveness, allowing the missile to deliver more firepower with fewer launch operations.
This capability is expected to provide a significant operational advantage, particularly in high-intensity combat scenarios where rapid, sustained strikes are essential.
While Increment One focuses on the current delivery of the missile, the US Army is already planning for the next phase of the PrSM program, referred to as Increment Two.
In May 2024, the Army released the requirements for Increment Two, which aims to further enhance the missile’s design and performance.
Key goals for this phase include a sleeker, more efficient design, improved velocity, and an increased magazine capacity—doubling the number of rounds per launcher.
Increment Two is expected to further improve the missile’s overall effectiveness, expanding its range, speed, and accuracy.
The upgraded PrSM will also be equipped with more advanced targeting capabilities, allowing it to engage a broader spectrum of high-priority targets. This next iteration of the missile will continue to be launched from the HIMARS and MLRS systems, ensuring continuity in operational readiness while enhancing overall strike capabilities.
Final Thoughts
The $4.9 billion contract awarded to Lockheed Martin for the Precision Strike Missile marks a major step forward in the US Army’s modernization efforts.
With its long range, flexible launch systems, and increasing effectiveness, the PrSM is set to become a cornerstone of the Army’s precision strike capabilities. As the missile continues to undergo rigorous testing and development, it is poised to enhance the US military’s ability to respond to a variety of threats with greater speed, precision, and impact.
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