Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the initial flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step in the development of the US Army’s long-range strike capabilities.
Launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) platform, the missile “met test objectives” in a 350km flight.
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The missile releases protective covers and gathers a range of performance data, which will be used to validate the system, the company said in a press statement on 12 March 2026.
The PrSM Increment 2 introduces a multi-mode seeker designed to enhance guidance and enable engagement of moving maritime targets. This development expands the missile’s mission profile beyond land-based threats, adding flexibility for joint and multi-domain operations.
According to Lockheed Martin, the new seeker enables the system to lock on to mobile, time-sensitive threats, thereby broadening its potential applications for the US Army.
The PrSM Increment 2 remains compatible with current HIMARS and M270A2 launchers.
Lockheed Martin tactical missiles vice president and general manager Gaylia Campbell said: “Lockheed Martin is investing in advanced development and digital engineering to accelerate the fielding of PrSM Increment 2.
“By leveraging modular design, agile processes and close collaboration with the Army and our supplier network, we’re moving quickly to deliver this enhanced capability to the warfighter faster without compromising performance or reliability.”
The US Army’s long-range fires programme is currently advancing through the technology maturation phase, with the Preliminary Design Review in progress.
Additional flight tests for PrSM Increment 2 are slated to be conducted later this year.
In July last year, the US Army’s PrSM Increment 1 progressed into production and deployment following Milestone C approval.
Recently, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that it fielded its PrSM into combat for the first time during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
