The US Army has selected Lockheed Martin for Phase 2 of its Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) program, awarding a $30 million contract to further develop the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) solution. Building on a successful initial demonstration in August 2025, where the system delivered accurate strikes against obscured targets, Lockheed Martin will now build, install, and test the Spike NLOS on Infantry Utility Vehicles under varied operational scenarios. These tests are intended to verify the system’s safe and effective deployment from ground-based mobile platforms.
The Spike NLOS system, already fielded in multiple allied militaries, gives soldiers the ability to hit targets over the horizon using electro-optical seekers and programmable guidance. US Army units have put the missile through rigorous testing, including live-fire exercises with prominent aviation and combat brigades across the US, Europe, and the Middle East, demonstrating its adaptability for both air- and ground-launched missions.
M-LRPSM’s primary goal is to furnish brigade combat teams with long-range, precision-strike capability using mobile launcher systems, enhancing survivability and combat reach for distributed units. The initiative builds on US Army modernization efforts, combining compact launchers and advanced munitions to give small units the standoff capabilities once limited to strategic forces.
Upon successful field testing, the Army will make a final selection among competing missile systems. The broader program aims to complement existing artillery and missile assets, multiplying tactical strike options and expanding operational flexibility in complex environments.
