The US Army has taken a major step in expanding the reach of its long-range fires arsenal, completing the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2.
The test demonstrated a new multi-mode seeker designed to help the missile track and engage moving targets.
Launched from a HIMARS platform, the missile completed a 350-kilometer (217-mile) flight while collecting performance data for future validation.
Unlike earlier versions focused mainly on land targets, Increment 2 introduces a maritime strike capability.
The upgrade positions PrSM as a more flexible weapon for joint operations across land and sea environments.
New Seeker Brings Moving-Target Capability to Long-Range Fires
The new multi-mode seeker allows the missile to lock onto relocating or time-sensitive threats, including vessels at sea.
This expands the missile’s role beyond ground attack and strengthens the army’s contribution to sea-denial missions.
Despite the added capability, the system remains compatible with existing HIMARS and M270A2 launchers.
That compatibility preserves the current launcher fleet while simplifying logistics and accelerating potential fielding.
Additional flight tests are planned later this year as the program continues advancing through development milestones.
Balancing Speed and Reliability
Lockheed leaders framed the successful PrSM Increment 2 flight test as a step toward giving the army multi-domain strike capabilities.
Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president of Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles, said the upgrade reflects focused investment and faster delivery efforts, describing the program as a response to the service’s long-range capability requirements.
Gaylia Campbell, vice president and general manager of Tactical Missiles, also said the company is using digital engineering and modular design to speed development while keeping reliability in focus.
“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,” Campbell concluded.
