U.S. Army Contracts First Batch of Maritime Precision Strike Missiles

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   US Army Awards Lockheed Martin $1.2B Precision Strike Missile Contract

   The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $1.2 billion for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 system. This first batch of maritime precision strike missiles follows a second successful maritime test. The contract, recorded by the Department of War on September 16, 2026, secures the production of these advanced strike capabilities for the Army.

   Why it matters

   The Increment 2 version of the PrSM focuses on maritime strike capabilities to target naval assets. This development expands the Army's ability to project power across sea lanes.

   What is confirmed

   • The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $1.2 billion for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 system.
   • The contract for the PrSM Increment 2 system follows a second maritime test.
   • The US Department of War listed the contract on September 16, 2026.

   What to watch next

   • Delivery dates for the first batch of Increment 2 missiles
   • Results of future maritime strike tests
   • Additional funding or contract expansions for PrSM production
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. Breaking Defense — Army awards Lockheed $1.2B contract for PrSM Inc 2 system
   2. USNI News — U.S. Army Contracts First Batch of Maritime Precision Strike Missiles
   3. Lockheed Martin — Lockheed Martin Secures $1.2B Contract for Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 After Second Maritime Test
   4. Reuters — Lockheed wins US Army missile contract worth up to $1.2 billion
   5. U.S. Department of War (.gov) — Contracts for Sept. 16, 2026
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