Elodie Collins
The U.S. Army has conducted a limited user test of Lockheed Martin‘s Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Lockheed Martin said the demonstrations were performed entirely by soldiers.
Soldier-Led Demo
During the flight test, soldiers from the 1-14 Field Artillery Regiment launched two PrSM Increment 1 missiles from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System against simulated rotary wing targets. The missiles performed as predicted, engaging the target set within the designated range with accuracy and within the projected time range.
“The PrSM program has consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver accurate and reliable performance,” commented Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president of precision fires launchers and missiles at Lockheed Martin. “This achievement underscores the program’s maturity and reinforces the system’s reliability for our Army partner.”
Army Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, program executive officer for missile and space, added that the test strengthens the U.S. military’s capability to defend itself.
“With this successful test, the U.S. Army bolsters its commitment to defending U.S. interests providing joint commanders the capability to attack high payoff targets,” he said.
What is the PrSM Program?
The PrSM is a surface-to-surface weapon designed to neutralize targets. A launch pod can fling two PrSM rounds, each capable of attacking threats located up to over 499 kilometers away. The technology also features an open systems architecture to enable increased capabilities and upgrades in the future.
Lockheed Martin, which develops the PrSM, also conducted a production qualification flight test of the weapon system in November.
