Based on the latest report on contracts signed by the Pentagon up to March 28, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a new contract worth over $4.9 billion to advance the production of the U.S. Army’s PrSM ballistic missiles. This represents a significant budgetary boost to the program, coming shortly after the institution approved full-rate production of these systems—a decision made following another successful test at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Regarding the announcement, Carolyn Orzechowski, Lockheed Martin’s current Vice President of Precision Fires & Missile Launchers, stated: “Lockheed Martin is committed to delivering this deterrent capability in support of the Army’s vision for a lethal and resilient force (…) Our team remains focused on advancing the production at speed and scale, ensuring the warfighter receives this critical capability to maintain peace through strength.”
Expanding on some details of the contract, it is noteworthy that the expected completion date is set for March 30, 2030. The contracting activity is being handled by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, located in Alabama. The offer was submitted online and received a response from only one company, as expected—Lockheed Martin.
Finally, recalling some key features of the PrSM missile, which is set to replace the aging MGM-140 ATACMS used by the U.S. Army, its extended range of 400 kilometers stands out. The missile is designed with a modular and open-architecture approach, allowing for future capability upgrades. It is also a highly flexible system in terms of launch platforms, being deployable from both HIMARS and MLRS systems. Additionally, Lockheed Martin will utilize advanced digital tools for design and performance analysis, accelerating delivery timelines and reducing overall program costs.
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