This latest trial follows successful flight tests in November and the first soldier-led test in December 2024. These trials are crucial in verifying the missile’s performance before its deployment on the battlefield.
Lockheed Martin is advancing towards full-rate production, with testing confirming the PrSM’s capability to launch in rapid succession.
“We continue to validate production during qualification testing as we approach a full-rate production decision from the Army,” said Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president of Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles at Lockheed Martin. “The recent tests verify operational capability and volume of fires at various ranges, proving PrSM can launch in rapid succession.”
The company recently secured a contract worth up to USD 120 million to support production expansion, aiming to manufacture up to 400 missiles per year. The PrSM is a next-generation long-range precision strike weapon, capable of engaging targets beyond 400 kilometres.
As part of Lockheed Martin’s 21st Century Security initiative, the missile is designed with an open systems architecture for flexibility and cost-effectiveness. It is also modular for future upgrades and remains fully compatible with HIMARS and M270 launchers.
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