Lockheed Martin Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to select the company’s capabilities for the Australian Army’s Project Land 8113 Phase 2.
Lockheed Martin Australia will supply an additional tranche of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers equipped with Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), delivering an anti-access/area denial capability to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
“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,” Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand, Chief Executive, Jeremy King, stated.
“We are proud to deliver our HIMARS and PrSM capability for the Australian Army’s Second Long Range Fires Regiment.”
The decision fully leverages the Australian Government’s previous investment in 42 HIMARS and commitment to the PrSM program—supporting the system until at least 2050.
Equipping a Second Long‑Range Fires Regiment with PrSM will enable land forces to conduct long‑range Land Based Maritime Strikes in close coordination with Australia’s key security partners.
The Australian Army has fielded the Lockheed Martin HIMARS launcher since 2025.
More than 750 HIMARS are fielded worldwide, with more than two million operating hours. They can fire a suite of next-generation munitions including Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), Extended-Range GMLRS and PrSM.
“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, Director and General Manager of Missiles and Fire Control, James Heading, said.
With the nation’s long‑range fires capability expanding, sustaining operational readiness, resilience and value for money have become top priorities.
Lockheed Martin Australia is evaluating options to deliver long‑term support. The company is exploring sustainment opportunities with Rheinmetall Defence Australia, which will generate opportunities for Australian Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).