Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the U.S. Army have successfully conducted another Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) production qualification flight at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. During the test, a HIMARS launcher deployed two PrSMs in a long-range flight, demonstrating precision, accuracy, and operational readiness. This latest test builds on previous successful launches in November and the first soldier-led flight test in December 2024. These trials are crucial in validating the missile’s performance, reliability, and battlefield effectiveness before full deployment.
Carolyn Orzechowski, Vice President of Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles at Lockheed Martin, stated, “We continue to validate production during qualification testing as we move toward the Army’s full-rate production decision. These tests confirm the missile’s operational capability, ensuring rapid and precise strikes at extended ranges.”
The latest demonstration follows a $120 million contract awarded to support increased production capacity, aiming to manufacture up to 400 missiles annually. The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is the U.S. Army’s next-generation long-range strike weapon, designed to engage targets beyond 400 kilometers. Engineered with an open systems architecture, the missile ensures affordability, adaptability, and future scalability. It is also fully compatible with HIMARS and M270 launch systems. As part of its 21st Century Security® vision, Lockheed Martin continues to advance defense technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to maintain military superiority and readiness across all domains.
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. As one of the world’s largest defense contractors, it specializes in advanced technology solutions across aeronautics, space, rotary and mission systems, and missiles and fire control. Lockheed Martin is known for developing cutting-edge military aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, and C-130 Hercules, as well as space exploration systems, including contributions to NASA’s Artemis program. The company is deeply invested in innovation, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, hypersonic technology, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. With a strong global presence, Lockheed Martin collaborates with governments and defense organizations worldwide, ensuring security and technological superiority. Additionally, it actively promotes sustainability and STEM education, supporting the next generation of engineers and scientists.
