The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin have successfully conducted the first launch of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) from the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), confirming integration and operational readiness in a short-range production qualification test.
The flight test took place at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. It verified the PrSM’s performance from the M270A2 platform, targeting multiple objectives including radar installations and rotary-wing platforms. According to Lockheed Martin, the missile achieved precise and lethal engagement.
“This test shows that PrSM works seamlessly with the Army’s tracked M270A2 launcher, which fires the same munitions as HIMARS,” said Carolyn Orzechowski, Vice President of Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles at Lockheed Martin.
While primarily designed for long-range engagements exceeding 400 kilometers, the test demonstrated PrSM’s precision and maneuverability even at short distances, validating reliability across the full operational spectrum.
PrSM features an open systems architecture and modular design, allowing compatibility with both HIMARS and M270A2 platforms. The missile system is a key component of the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts, providing enhanced deep-strike capability.
This event marks the latest milestone in the PrSM program, which recently secured a production contract worth up to $4.94 billion and completed additional successful flight tests in February and March.