The contract includes additional LRHW battery equipment, systems and software engineering support, and logistics solutions. The LRHW features ultrafast and maneuverable long-range hypersonic missiles capable of launching from mobile ground platforms. The system uses the common hypersonic All Up Round (AUR) from the U.S. Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program and includes the Army canister, a battery operations center, and transporter erector launchers.
"Lockheed Martin is proud to continue our strong partnership with the U.S. government for hypersonic strike capability," said Steve Layne, vice president of Hypersonic Strike Weapon Systems at Lockheed Martin. "With this contract, we will support the U.S. Army to sustain the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System currently in the hands of U.S. soldiers, produce additional batteries for future fielding, and support flight testing."
Lockheed Martin delivered the first LRHW battery, known as Dark Eagle, to U.S. soldiers in 2021. The company will continue to support the U.S. Army in meeting this critical national security need.
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