The US Army is moving its Precision Strike Missile program into production and deployment, advancing efforts to strengthen long-range strike capabilities.
The US Army is moving its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program into production and deployment, advancing efforts to strengthen long-range strike capabilities.
The initiative is part of the service’s objective to match the lethality of evolving threats by replacing its legacy Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) with a next-generation warhead.
According to the military, the decision follows “Milestone C” approval for the effort, allowing necessary assemblies prior to fielding across artillery formations.
The US Army's Precision Strike Missile. Photo: Lockheed MartinThrough the program, warfighters will receive a capability that can suppress or destroy enemy force projection and territorial denial assets used to prevent allied forces from entering and operating in certain zones.
The resulting PrSM will be able to achieve a range of over 400 kilometers (249 miles), and could be further modified for extended reach depending on future mission sets.
The missile will be able to support “deep strikes and engage high-value targets,” increasing the likelihood of adversarial neutralization and “overall battlefield dominance.”
"This Milestone C decision is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire PrSM team," US Army Missiles and Space Program Executive Officer Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano commented on the recent breakthrough.
"PrSM will provide our Soldiers with a critical capability to engage and defeat threats at extended ranges, enhancing our ability to deter aggression and protect our national security."
Recent Progress
The US Army’s PrSM program is being conducted in partnership with Lockheed Martin, which received a $4.9-billion contract in March to supply its existing precision missile model for the initiative.
This agreement extends to 2029, with available orders for more than 1,200 missiles.
In April, the service fire-tested the PrSM from an M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System in New Mexico, proving its compatibility with similar platforms as well as the proven High Mobility Artillery Rocket System or HIMARS.
Lockheed's Precision Strike Missile during a recent trial. Photo: Lockheed Martin