PrSM Increment 2 Takes Flight and Advances Army’s Moving-Target and Maritime Capability
Press Release + Noah Note
DALLAS, March 12, 2026 – In a major milestone for the U.S. Army’s long-range fires program, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) successfully completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, demonstrating its new multi-mode seeker and ability to engage moving maritime targets.
The missile met test objectives in a 350-km flight launching from a HIMARS, deploying protective covers and capturing a suite of performance data that will be used to validate the system.
WHAT’S NEW
New Multi-Mode Seeker: PrSM’s new guidance system includes a seeker that provides targeting guidance and can lock on to moving, time-sensitive threats.
Maritime-Strike Option: PrSM Increment 2 adds maritime-strike capability to the baseline missile’s land-attack mission – expanding its role in joint, multi-domain operations.
WHY IT MATTERS
Broader Mission Set: The Army can now strike relocating or fleeting targets in both land and maritime environments, strengthening sea-denial contributions.
Flexibility and Operational Readiness: PrSM Increment 2 integrates seamlessly with current HIMARS and M270A2 launchers, preserving the existing platform footprint, simplifying logistics and accelerating a path to fielding.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE
“With Increment 2, PrSM delivers the long-range capability the Army asked for to defeat moving land and maritime threats,” said Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president, Lockheed Martin Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles. “Our focused investment and accelerated delivery demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the Army customer.”
“Lockheed Martin is investing in advanced development and digital engineering to accelerate the fielding of PrSM Increment 2,” said Gaylia Campbell, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles. “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.”
ADDITIONAL CONTEXT
Accelerated Development: Lockheed Martin’s accelerated development approach, backed by significant investment, is pushing the system from flight test to operational capability at an unprecedented pace.
Program Status: The program is moving through the technology‑maturation phase, and the Preliminary Design Review is now underway.
Looking Ahead: Additional PrSM Increment 2 flight tests are scheduled for later this year.
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Noah Note: A few days after rumored PRSM strikes on Iranian vessels we now have confirmed testing of the second Increment of PRSM. Of course this was always the plan for tests to start in early 2026. I should also note that PRSM was never confirmed used with the new seeker to target Iranian vessels, deapite what some have said.
Increment II of PRSM is by far the most important capability for Canada when it comes to HIMARS. It is the primary reason why HIMARS has been significantly desired by the Canadian Army.
Increment II PRSM gives the Canadian Army a C-130 capable, long-range, precision strike capable platform able to target platforms on both land and sea. Increment III will add nee munitions and warheads to the platform, likely also including One-Way Effectors, while Increment IV will extend the range of PRSM out past 800km.
That in turn will allow HIMARS to effectively target adverseries in critical choke points across Canada. A HIMARS positioned in the right area could effectively cover most of the Labrador Sea or the North-West Passage with PRSM.
Of course I have been doubting myself on the effectiveness and utility of such a concept, as many of you know. However it is what the Army wants, amd it is something they put heavy value in being able to execute. As such it is something that we can't ignore when discussing the chosen platform.
So for Canada this is something to watch. It is something we are keeping tabs on as it is one of the key capabilities that we are looking to go after, and one that is supposed to play an important part of Canada’s future Continental strategy.
one wonders how high the cost will go on them as they roll out.
Are there any other missiles with substantially the same capabilities from a different source? It seems likely that this would also be subject to long lead times for replacement. Just coming up to speed on this stuff, but what is the mission here?