Lockheed Martin Australia has been selected to deliver the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 solution for a Second Long-Range Fires Regiment, focused on the Land-Based Maritime Strike mission set and equipped with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
Caption: Australian High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) (Credit: Australian Department of Defence)
The company said it will supply an additional tranche of HIMARS launchers equipped with PrSM. The selection builds on the Australian Government’s previous investment in 42 HIMARS and its commitment to the PrSM program, which the release said would support the system until at least 2050.
“Our HIMARS-PrSM offering is the right fit for the modern war fighter and meets the Army’s requirements for capability, performance, range and offers interoperability benefits of common training, common operations, and common software through Common Fire Control Systems,” said Jeremy King, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.
“We are proud to deliver our HIMARS and PrSM capability for the Australian Army’s Second Long Range Fires Regiment,” King said.
Lockheed Martin said the combination of HIMARS and PrSM is intended to expand Australia’s long-range fires options, including land-based maritime strike in coordination with security partners.
The company noted the Australian Army has fielded HIMARS since 2025, and said more than 750 HIMARS are fielded worldwide, with more than two million operating hours. It said the launcher can fire Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), Extended-Range GMLRS and PrSM.
James Heading, Director and General Manager of Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Australia, said, “PrSM will provide the Australian Army with a credible, Land-Based Maritime Strike capability that far exceeds the range of alternative systems. It will enable the Army to hold maritime targets at risk, at extended ranges exceeding 400 kilometres.”
Lockheed Martin Australia said it is evaluating options for long-term support as Australia’s long-range fires capability expands, including exploring sustainment opportunities with Rheinmetall Defence Australia. The company said this would generate opportunities for Australian small to medium-sized enterprises and create local jobs.
