Precision Strike Missile

In March 2016, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon announced they would bid on a missile to meet the US Army's Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) requirement to replace the ATACMS. The PrSM will use advanced propulsion technology to fly faster and farther (originally out to {{Convert|500|km|mi|abbr=on|order=flip|disp=or}}).{{cite news |last1=Freedberg Jr |first1=Sydney J. |date=26 April 2016 |title=Winning The Missile Wars: Army & Navy Tech In HASC NDAA |url=http://breakingdefense.com/2016/04/winning-the-missile-wars-army-navy-tech-in-hasc-ndaa/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130055603/https://breakingdefense.com/2016/04/winning-the-missile-wars-army-navy-tech-in-hasc-ndaa/ |archive-date=30 January 2021 |access-date=1 May 2016 |website=breakingdefense.com |publisher=Breaking Media, Inc.}} It is also designed to be thinner and sleeker, increasing the number of missiles per pod to two, and doubling the capacity of the M270 MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers.{{Cite web |date=17 March 2016 |title=Raytheon to offer new missile design for US Army's Long-Range Precision Fires requirement |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/raytheon_to_offer_new_missile_design_for_us_army_s_long-range_precision_fires_requirement_21703161.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713035540/http://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/raytheon_to_offer_new_missile_design_for_us_army_s_long-range_precision_fires_requirement_21703161.html |archive-date=13 July 2017 |access-date=22 March 2016 |website=Army Recognition}}{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=John |date=16 March 2016 |title=Raytheon to help Army develop new long-range artillery rocket for battlefield fire-support |url=http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2016/03/artillery-rocket-fire-support.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805015158/http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2016/03/artillery-rocket-fire-support.html |archive-date=5 August 2017 |access-date=29 March 2016 |website=Military Aerospace}} Boeing and Raytheon were involved in the competitive effort, but both left the competition in early 2020, leaving Lockheed Martin to develop the missile.{{Cite web |last=Judson |first=Jen |date=11 October 2021 |title=US Army's Precision Strike Missile gets green light for development, readies for big test |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/10/11/us-armys-precision-strike-missile-gets-green-light-for-development-readies-for-big-test/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211017111242/https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/10/11/us-armys-precision-strike-missile-gets-green-light-for-development-readies-for-big-test/ |archive-date=17 October 2021 |website=Defense News}} The weapon was planned to achieve initial operational capability in 2023; the initial PrSM will only be able to hit stationary targets on land, but later versions will track moving targets on land and sea.{{Cite web |last=Freedberg Jr |first=Sydney J. |date=23 March 2018 |title=Army Will Field 100 Km Cannon, 500 Km Missiles: LRPF CFT |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2018/03/army-will-field-100-km-cannon-500-km-missiles-lrpf-cft/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215173126/https://breakingdefense.com/2018/03/army-will-field-100-km-cannon-500-km-missiles-lrpf-cft/ |archive-date=15 December 2020 |access-date=28 October 2018 |website=Breaking Defense}} With the United States withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, the range of the PrSM is to be increased beyond the {{Convert|500|km|mi|abbr=on|order=flip}} limitation imposed by the treaty.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Connie |date=16 October 2019 |title=Army to Extend Range of Precision Strike Missile |url=https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/10/16/army-to-extend-range-of-precision-strike-missile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020173953/https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/10/16/army-to-extend-range-of-precision-strike-missile |archive-date=20 October 2019 |access-date=20 October 2019 |website=National Defense Magazine}}

In June 2020, the Army had begun testing a new multi-mode seeker, an upgrade for the Precision Strike Missile. The upgraded seeker is expected{{when|date=November 2024}} to be part of a major program improvement planned for 2025.{{Cite web |last=Freedberg Jr |first=Sydney J. |date=4 June 2020 |title=Army Tests PrSM Seeker To Hunt Ships & SAMs |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2020/06/army-tests-prsm-seeker-to-hunt-ships-sams/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607182531/https://breakingdefense.com/2020/06/army-tests-prsm-seeker-to-hunt-ships-sams/ |archive-date=7 June 2020 |access-date=7 June 2020 |website=Breaking Defense}} Technological advancements including the potential application of ramjet technology could extend the weapon's range up to {{Convert|1000|km|mi|abbr=on|order=flip}}.{{Cite web |last=Roque |first=Ashley |date=13 May 2022 |title=US Army conducts 'static' test with ramjet for future Precision Strike Missile |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/us-army-conducts-static-test-with-ramjet-for-future-precision-strike-missile |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924230341/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/us-army-conducts-static-test-with-ramjet-for-future-precision-strike-missile |archive-date=24 September 2023 |accessdate=11 November 2022 |website=Janes}}

In July 2021, the US announced that Australia had become a partner in the PrSM Program with the Australian Army signing a memorandum of understanding for Increment 2 (Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile) of the program with the US Army's Defense Exports and Cooperation and had contributed {{US$|54 million}}.{{Cite web |last=Vandermaarel |first=Cathy |date=28 July 2021 |title=US and Australian Defense Departments to partner on precision fires |url=https://www.dasadec.army.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2710812/us-and-australian-defense-departments-to-partner-on-precision-fires/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119150931/https://www.dasadec.army.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2710812/us-and-australian-defense-departments-to-partner-on-precision-fires/ |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=3 October 2021 |website=U.S. Defense Exports and Cooperation}}{{Cite web |last=Dutton |first=Peter |date=12 August 2021 |title=Australia and US partner to spearhead precision strike missile capability |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2021-08-12/australia-and-us-partner-spearhead-precision-strike-missile-capability |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213100001/https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2021-08-12/australia-and-us-partner-spearhead-precision-strike-missile-capability |archive-date=13 December 2023 |access-date=2 October 2021 |website=minister.defence.gov.au}} In January 2024, Australia committed to continue the partnership with the United States and will subsequently also purchase PrSM Increments 3 and 4.{{Cite web |title=Australia Commits To Precision Strike Missile Increments 3, 4 |url=https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/missile-defense-weapons/australia-commits-precision-strike-missile-increments-3-4 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website= Aviationweek.com}} This will extend the range of Australia's PrSM missiles beyond 1,000 km (620 mi) and will potentially rival Australia's longest range missile, the BGM-109 Tomahawk.https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-21/missiles-power-adfs-range

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The United Kingdom, as part of an upgrade to the British Army's M270 MLRS to the M270A2 standard, has hinted that it may possibly acquire PrSM.{{cite news |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2021/03/mlrs-upgrade-agreement/ |title=Upgrades to Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Strengthen Deep Fires Capability |work=British Army |date=31 March 2021 |accessdate=18 March 2022 |archive-date=1 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401070807/https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2021/03/mlrs-upgrade-agreement/ |url-status=live }}

On 8 December 2023, the US Army announced that the first PrSM batch had been delivered.{{cite web |last=Judson |first=Jen |date=8 December 2023 |title=US Army receives first long-range Precision Strike Missiles |url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/12/08/us-army-receives-first-long-range-precision-strike-missiles/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240107074949/https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/12/08/us-army-receives-first-long-range-precision-strike-missiles/ |archive-date=7 January 2024 |access-date=9 December 2023 |website=Defense News}}

On 17 June 2024, the decommissioned {{sclass|Austin|amphibious transport dock}} {{USS|Cleveland|LPD-7|6}} was sunk as a target ship in the North Pacific Ocean's Mariana Island Range Complex, apparently in the 1st test of the PrSM on a moving target.{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-soldiers-just-put-the-army-s-new-precision-strike-missile-to-the-test-against-a-moving-sea-target-in-the-pacific/ar-BB1oOhY7 |title=US soldiers just put the Army's new Precision Strike Missile to the test against a moving sea target in the Pacific |publisher=Business Insider via MSN |access-date=24 June 2024}}

On 26 August 2024, it was announced that the US has turned down a request from Norway to acquire the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM).{{cite web |last=Schwenke |first=Ylva |date=26 August 2024 |title=USA sier nei til norsk kjøp av nytt langdistanse-missil |url=https://www.forsvaretsforum.no/forsvarsmateriell-lockheed-martin-missil/usa-sier-nei-til-norsk-kjop-av-nytt-langdistanse-missil/392078}}

On 23 January 2025, the Baltic Defence Cooperation Ministerial Committee expressed the common interest of the Baltic States in the acquisition of the HIMARS Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) by signing the Joint Statement.{{Cite web |title=JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE BALTIC DEFENCE COOPERATION MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE |url=https://kam.lt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3B-Komunikatas.pdf |publisher=Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania}}

The PrSM has four "increments" either in development or to be developed.

Increment One is the current missile in use by the United States Army. It has a treaty-bound range of {{cvt|500|km|mi|order=flip}}, and does not contain a multi-mode seeker.{{Cite web |last=Roque |first=Ashley |date=2023-12-08 |title=Lockheed begins delivering long-range PrSM Increment 1 to Army |url=https://breakingdefense.sites.breakingmedia.com/2023/12/lockheed-begins-delivering-prsm-inc-1-to-army/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Breaking Defense |language=en-US}} It is gradually replacing the MGM-140 ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles.

Increment Two of the PrSM is known officially as the Land Based Anti-Ship Missile (LBASM). LBASM features a multi-mode seeker, unlike Increment One, enabling it to traverse area denied areas with more ease.{{Cite web |last=Bisht |first=Inder Singh |date=2024-05-14 |title=US Army Issues Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 Requirements |url=https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/05/14/us-army-precision-missile-2/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=The Defense Post |language=en-us}} As LBASM was in development following the US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019, its range is to be increased beyond the previous {{cvt|500|km|mi|order=flip}} threshold, up to an expected {{cvt|1000|km|mi|order=flip}} range, as well as increasing the speed of the missile.{{Cite web |title=Army issues sources-sought notice for PrSM Increment 2 {{!}} InsideDefense.com |url=https://insidedefense.com/insider/army-issues-sources-sought-notice-prsm-increment-2 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=insidedefense.com}} As the name suggests, the LBASM will be an anti-ship ballistic missile, and in collaboration with the multi-mode seeker will have the ability to engage moving targets.{{Cite web |title=Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 (PrSM Inc 2) |url=https://govtribe.com/opportunity/federal-contract-opportunity/precision-strike-missile-increment-2-prsm-inc-2-w314q23r0037 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=govtribe.com |language=en}} It is understood that the first procurement of the missile is to be completed in FY2028, with the United States Marine Corps and the Australian Army then receiving them.

A first live test was conducted in 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/06/u-s-army-conducts-first-anti-ship-ballistic-missile-sinkex-using-prsm/|title=U.S. Army Conducts First Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile SINKEX using PrSM|website=Naval News|date=23 June 2024}}

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Increment Three of the missile will include most of the same technology of Increments One and Two. Its main addition is to be the extension of the variety of armaments for the missile can carry, with it likely carrying more explosive munitions.{{Cite web |first=Olawale |last=Abaire |date=2024-03-19 |title=Army Adds Payload, Seeker & Range Improvements to Its Precision-Strike Missile |url=https://warriormaven.com/land/army-adds-payload-seeker-range-improvements-to-its-precision-strike-missile |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Warrior Maven: Center for Military Modernization |language=en}} For Increment Three it is to be designed for use as an anti-fortification weapon, likely being able to destroy more structures. There is no information available as to when Increment Three is to be procured by the United States Armed Forces or the Australian Army. However it is believed they will be made available following Increments one, two and four.{{Cite web |last=Roque |first=Ashley |date=2023-03-27 |title=Army taps teams to build new Precision Strike Missile for targets beyond 1,000 km |url=https://breakingdefense.sites.breakingmedia.com/2023/03/army-taps-teams-to-build-new-precision-strike-missile-for-targets-beyond-1000-km/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Breaking Defense |language=en-US}} According to Lockheed Martin, a new warhead will be included in Increment Three, and the Army is looking at including submunition capabilities, including the Raytheon Coyote drone family and the Orbital ATK Hatchet miniature glide bomb.

Increment Four has a focus on the extension of the range of the missile, whilst containing most of the technology of Increments One, Two, and likely Three. Four will aim to extend the range beyond the {{cvt|500|km|mi|order=flip}} range of Increment One, as well as the {{cvt|1000|km|mi|order=flip}} range of Increment Two. It will advance the technology of propulsion, and aerodynamics to achieve this range. Increment Four is currently being competed for contracts by; Lockheed Martin, as well as a combined Raytheon-Northrop Grumman team.{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Gregor |date=2023-12-17 |title=Lockheed Martin delivers first Precision Strike Missiles to US Army - EX2 for Defence Innovators |url=https://www.ex2.com.au/news/lockheed-martin-delivers-first-precision-strike-missiles-to-us-army/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |language=en-US}}

In December 2024, the director of the Long-Range Precision Fires Cross Functional Team, Brig. Gen. Rory Crooks, separately explained that initial work on a fifth increment is underway, and a science and technology development initiative will kick-off in fiscal year 2026. The idea, he explained, is to design a missile that can be fired from an autonomous vehicle. "If you’re familiar with an [M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System] MLRS pod, it's about 13-feet long [{{Convert|13|ft|4=0|abbr=off|sp=us|disp=output only}}]", the one-star general told the audience. "If you have something without a cab, that’s autonomous, you might be able to employ something longer than that."https://breakingdefense.com/2024/12/army-eyeing-new-prsm-inc-5-weapon-to-fire-from-autonomous-launchers-beyond-1000-km/

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{{NOR}}{{Snd}}US denied sale of PrSM and ER-GMLRS.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=U.S. denies sale of PrSM and ER GMLRS missiles to Norway |url=https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-denies-sale-of-prsm-and-er-gmlrs-missiles-to-norway/ |access-date=2024-08-28 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=The U.S. Denies Norway PrSM Missiles {{!}} TURDEF |url=https://turdef.com/article/the-u-s-denies-norway-prsm-missiles |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=turdef.com |language=en}}

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