The Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system from Lockheed Martin has been selected by the United States Army for the first phase of the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.
The project involves the development and testing of a precision-guided missile prototype for use by Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT).
During demonstrations held at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah, three missiles successfully hit their targets, including two shots without a direct line of sight. The tests highlighted Spike NLOS’s capability to engage long-range targets from mobile IBCT platforms, filling a gap for the Army in ground-launched precision strikes by light combat formations.
Spike NLOS is already qualified for use on the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter and Oshkosh tactical vehicles for special operations. Lockheed Martin aims to adapt this “mature” system for the M-LRPSM competition, accelerating its implementation, with safety testing and a new selection phase planned before the final decision.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @LMNews | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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