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Lockheed’s PrSM Increment 2 Completes First Flight Test With Maritime Seeker

The milestone points to a shift in Army precision fires toward sea denial using ground launchers against moving ships.

Overview

  • Lockheed Martin conducted the first flight of the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2, which adds a seeker to home on moving maritime and land targets.
  • During the test, the missile launched from a HIMARS launcher and flew more than 200 miles, meeting objectives reported by the company.
  • Lockheed says two additional Increment 2 flight tests are planned this year as development advances.
  • Increment 1 of PrSM has already been used in combat, with U.S. Central Command confirming strikes during Operation Epic Fury against targets in Iran.
  • Both PrSM variants are compatible with HIMARS and the M270A2 MLRS, and a Defense One commentary urges faster procurement after buys of 98 in FY 2024, 230 in FY 2025, and 124 in FY 2026.