Lockheed Martin is expanding output of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as allied interest in long-range precision fires rises, according to the company. It is pairing the expansion with new manufacturing partnerships and the U.S. Army’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) framework.
Growing allied demand
Allied modernisation plans increasingly prioritise long-range, precision-strike weapons. Lockheed Martin says the rising number of international PrSM requests reflects that trend. The missile is designed for joint and coalition operations, which lets partner forces train, plan and fight together.
The Army’s FMS framework gives allies a direct route to acquire the weapon. The service is working to make PrSM available to partners, the company says.
Faster, more flexible production
Lockheed Martin says digital engineering, modern manufacturing and close cooperation with government shorten development and production cycles. The company says the assembly line uses the same advanced technology as the missile itself.
A recent framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War expands PrSM production. According to Lockheed Martin, the arrangement can absorb changing requirements and sustain long-term output. The company is also investing $8 billion to $9 billion through 2030 to modernise more than 20 U.S. facilities. The programme covers PAC-3 and THAAD production as well.
Strengthening the supply chain
Lockheed Martin has also partnered with Hadrian to build CNC machining directly into its production lines. The company says the move increases part commonality, shortens lead times and cuts costs. It credits each missile to hundreds of engineers, technicians and supplier staff.
Lockheed Martin says continued investment and government-industry cooperation will support reliable production. It adds that the expanding FMS framework will keep the capability available to partner nations.
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