Spike NLOS Down Selected for M-LRPSM Competition, Proved Out Capability in Successful Demo

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The U.S. Army down selected Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system capability for the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition, awarding the company the first phase of the contract to develop and test a precision-guided missile system prototype for the M-LRPSM Directed Requirement for use by Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT).  Only a week following contract award, Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the Spike NLOS system's capabilities to the U.S. Army, showcasing its ability to engage long-range targets with precision, mobility and accuracy.

The demonstration took place at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah and included three shots, all of which resulted in direct hits, including one unobstructed and two obstructed targets. The shots were ground-launched from a vehicle and highlighted the system's non-line-of-sight capability, engaging with targets without a direct line of sight. The system's organic capability to engage long-range targets from an IBCT-equivalent vehicle is critical for the U.S. Army, which is seeking a capability that can be readily available and easily fielded to bridge a current gap in operational requirement.

“Our matured Spike NLOS system provides the U.S. Army with an advanced defense solution that delivers direct-strike and long-range capability in combat operations where maneuverability, reconnaissance and security matter most,” said Casey Walsh, Lockheed Martin Multi-Domain Missile Systems program director. “We understand the importance of the M-LRPSM Directed Requirement and look forward to working with the U.S. Army to demonstrate how Spike NLOS is the ideal choice when it comes to combat agility and increased operational flexibility.”

Spike NLOS has been qualified under the current Long Range Precision Munitions Directed Requirement (LRPM DR) contract on the U.S. Apache AH-64E. It also has been ground vehicle tested and integrated on Oshkosh’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

With the U.S. Army’s desire to accelerate the development and fielding of a system to its IBCT users, Lockheed Martin is positioned to leverage and adapt the matured Spike NLOS system to fulfill long-range capability needs, providing a rapid M-LPRSM solution for light combat vehicles like the JLTV.

Next steps in the competition include a second phase of the competition, which includes safety confirmation testing and the further down selection to a limited number of competitors. A final decision on which competitor will be selected for the M-LRPSM Directed Requirement will be announced following the completion of the second phase of the competition.