Budget Account
2040A - Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army
Budget Activity
05 - System development and demonstration
Description
The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program is a significant part of the Army's Long Range Precision Fires Modernization Priority. It aims to enhance surface-to-surface missile capabilities by replacing the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The primary goal is to improve survivability, resiliency, and effectiveness against advanced threats from near-peer adversaries. This involves integrating with evolving common fires mission command systems and utilizing common development tools and processes. The objectives include achieving a threshold maximum range of 400 kilometers, specified lethality against designated targets, and compatibility with existing launcher platforms such as the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
PrSM is structured as an incremental development program. Increment 1 focuses on providing Joint Force Commanders with a 24/7, all-weather capability to attack critical and time-sensitive targets across the multi-domain battlefield. This includes targeting threat air defense systems, missile launchers, command centers, and high-value targets. Increment 2 aims to integrate a seeker for engaging critical moving maritime or relocatable land targets. Future increments are planned to enhance lethality against hardened targets and extend range capabilities.
In FY 2025, the program will continue supporting Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Increment 1 and technology maturation risk reduction efforts for Increment 2. These efforts are crucial for advancing system-level prototype flights. The program also plans to complete Production Qualification Testing (PQT) flight tests and prepare for Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) flight tests. Additionally, integration with the M270A2 launcher and the new Common Fire Control System (CFCS), along with meeting cybersecurity requirements, are key objectives for achieving Full Materiel Release.
The acquisition strategy for PrSM involves executing Enhanced Technology Maturation Risk Reduction (E-TMRR) as a sole-source effort to demonstrate threshold program requirements. The program has successfully conducted multiple flight tests and established a pilot production line. With Milestone B approval received in FY 2021, the focus is now on qualifying the production line through PQT flight tests before proceeding to full-rate production decisions at Milestone C in FY 2025. The PrSM Increment 2 program will follow the Major Capability Acquisition Pathway, with prototype testing scheduled to begin in FY 2026.