Lockheed Martin’s LRMF missile features an advanced propulsion solution that extends PrSM’s range while retaining the ability to launch from existing Army launchers. Credit: © Lockheed Martin Corporation.

A team of Raytheon Technologies, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have announced their selection for the first phase of the US Army’s long-range manoeuvrable fires (LRMF) programme.

The LRMF programme aims to develop a missile solution that can be fired from the US Army’s existing launcher systems to counter several distant threats at long ranges, which exceeds the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) baseline.

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This programme will run in four increments, finally advancing to PrSM Increment 4 stage.

After Phase-I, the LRMF programme will transition to the Army’s Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles project office for informing the design of PrSM-ER Increment 4.

The multi-phased approach will help the service in addressing specific operational requirements for integration into the Army’s existing platforms.

Under the new phase, the Northrop-Raytheon team will collaborate to work on the design, development and evaluation of the propulsion subsystem for an advanced missile solution, named DeepStrike-extended range (ER).

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DeepStrike-ER will help the companies to showcase their capability for achieving the army’s range requirements to counter emerging adversaries.

Northrop Grumman Missile Products vice-president Jim Kalberer said: “Northrop Grumman’s ongoing investment in new propulsion technologies and infrastructure support growing need for efficient and effective missile systems.

“Our mission-tailored solution will include advanced propulsion technology and key components designed to increase capacity within the launch system and achieve optimal range extension.”

Phase-I will allow Lockheed to work on design and risk-reduction activities for its PrSM solution.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Advanced Programmes Execution and Transition vice-president Steven Botwinik said: “Lockheed Martin is partnering with the US Army to give soldiers a decisive edge on the battlefield by extending their reach.”