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U.S. Army Contracts First Batch of Maritime Precision Strike Missiles

Lockheed Martin secured an Army contract worth up to $1.2B for its first batch of maritime Precision Strike Missiles following a second maritime test.

By · Published September 22, 2026  07:37 UTC · Updated September 22, 2026  09:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: Lockheed Martin secured an Army contract worth up to $1.2B for its first batch of maritime Precision Strike Missiles following a second maritime test.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

A $1.2 billion contract cleared the way for the U.S. Army's first batch of maritime Precision Strike Missiles. Lockheed Martin secured the award for Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 directly following a second maritime test of the system.

The transaction represents the military's latest major commitment to the Precision Strike Missile program. Discrepancies appear in the baseline financial framing: Lockheed Martin lists a flat $1.2 billion figure, whereas Reuters notes the agreement is valued at up to $1.2 billion. Official Department of War documentation references contracts for Sept. 16, 2026, yet underlying specifics are notably thin across all releases.

Delivery schedules, total quantities for this first batch, and the site of the second maritime test have not been disclosed.

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Who received the contract?

The U.S. Army awarded the contract to Lockheed Martin for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2.

What is the reported value of the deal?

Lockheed Martin cited a $1.2 billion figure, while Reuters reported the contract is worth up to $1.2 billion.

What event preceded the contract award?

The contract was secured following the completion of a second maritime test of the missile system.

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