The LRHW represents a breakthrough in missile technology, combining extreme speed and manoeuvrability with the capability to be launched from mobile ground platforms. The system is designed to deploy the common hypersonic All Up Round (AUR), managed by the U.S. Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, and encompasses the Army’s specific canister, a battery operations centre, and transporter erector launchers.
Steve Layne, Vice President of Hypersonic Strike Weapon Systems at Lockheed Martin, expressed the company’s commitment to advancing the U.S. military’s capabilities: “Lockheed Martin is proud to continue our strong partnership with the U.S. government for hypersonic strike capability. With this contract, we will support the U.S. Army to sustain the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System currently in the hands of U.S. soldiers, produce additional batteries for future fielding, and support flight testing.”
Lockheed Martin’s involvement with the LRHW system began with the delivery of the first battery, known as Dark Eagle, to U.S. soldiers in 2021. This latest contract underscores the company’s ongoing role in meeting critical national security needs, providing the U.S. Army with the tools necessary to maintain a strategic edge.
With a history spanning six decades in developing advanced hypersonic technology, Lockheed Martin continues to drive innovation as part of its 21st Century Security® vision. The company remains at the forefront of defence technology, ensuring that its customers are equipped with cutting-edge solutions to face emerging threats.
