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The U.S. Army has successfully completed a series of live-fire tests of Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, marking a major milestone in the service’s long-range precision fires modernization program.
According to Lockheed Martin, the September tests were conducted by U.S. soldiers who launched the PrSM from both the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). The exercises represented the first time the new missile was fired from both launcher platforms, validating the system’s operational readiness and flexibility.
Demonstrating Readiness and Lethality
Lockheed Martin said the tests confirmed PrSM’s performance across range, accuracy, and lethality benchmarks from launch to impact. The missiles successfully engaged targets at extended ranges, underscoring the weapon’s ability to deliver long-range precision strikes in support of the Army’s modernization and deterrence objectives.
“This milestone validates the soldier’s ability to fire PrSM from all platforms in the U.S. Army inventory and certifies mission readiness,” said Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president of Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles at Lockheed Martin. She added that the company is leveraging digital engineering and rapid prototyping to accelerate testing and fielding of the system.
Expanding the Army’s Long-Range Capabilities
The Precision Strike Missile is designed to replace the aging Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and provide a next-generation deep-strike capability for U.S. and allied forces. With a range exceeding 400 kilometers, PrSM allows units equipped with HIMARS and MLRS to engage high-value targets well beyond the reach of current systems.
Built with an open-systems architecture, the missile’s modular design enables future upgrades — including extended range, improved guidance, and integration with emerging sensor networks — to meet evolving battlefield requirements.
Industry and Strategic Significance
The successful tests highlight continued progress in one of the Army’s top modernization priorities: long-range precision fires. The capability is central to the U.S. military’s strategy to deter near-peer adversaries such as China and Russia, where extended-range strike options play a key role in multi-domain operations.
Lockheed Martin’s PrSM program exemplifies the company’s close collaboration with the Army to speed up development timelines and integrate new technologies into existing launch platforms. The approach aims to enhance the service’s operational agility while ensuring affordability and interoperability across allied forces.
With these recent tests complete, the PrSM program moves closer to full-rate production and deployment across the Army’s missile units, reinforcing the United States’ ability to project precision firepower at long range.
Source: Lockheed Martin press release.
