DOD inks agreement with Lockheed Martin aimed at accelerating Precision Strike Missile production
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
The Defense Department signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to quadruple Precision Strike Missile production capacity for the Iran conflict.
AI Summary
The Defense Department announced a production framework with Lockheed Martin on Wednesday designed to quadruple manufacturing capacity for the Precision Strike Missile, a surface-to-surface ballistic missile that made its combat debut during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Under the deal, Lockheed will invest in advanced tooling, facility modernization, and testing equipment to reduce production lead times, complementing a $4.9 billion Army contract awarded last year. The agreement comes as the Pentagon seeks to replenish munitions stockpiles depleted by the ongoing conflict with Iran, which began in February. The Army plans to purchase 152 PrSM units in fiscal 2026 for about $560 million, and the framework also establishes potential for a seven-year multi-year procurement contract if Congress authorizes it, which could reduce overall costs. The Trump administration is expected to request additional PrSM funding in its fiscal 2027 budget request, though that proposal has not yet been submitted.
What's Being Done
The Pentagon established a production framework with Lockheed Martin; the Army plans to purchase 152 PrSM units in fiscal 2026 for about $560 million.
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
National SecurityExclusive: US links security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxOd0ZYa21vUThCUDFRWHJwS0VSMHpEcWdOVkxYeE5keV9jaUg5TUttcFhCdV9oSU5uLUR5dWYtVEdyeXlpVmxJMDRkTk83dEFhRmtVbUpaTEViUldySnRBN2xod2J3VldXQi1sSXM1bGJFNWU2c3o0blJmVjhqd25GQjFkMElGay0wRGZoYWsxU2lLeHBCMVNNcXpVVXJOYjJtWm5MdFNPT2EyM2NBcGNjaXBoR3FSTzduakt4OUxiMGVPV29WOVY4UFc4SQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Exclusive: US links security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas, Zelenskiy says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
National SecurityDOD Cyber Crime Center official warns industry about AI-boosted cyberattack ‘kill chain’
“I would strongly encourage you to be sort of red-teaming yourselves and looking at your own vulnerabilities,” Terry Kalka told members of industry. The post DOD Cyber Crime Center official warns industry about AI-boosted cyberattack ‘kill chain’ appeared first on DefenseScoop .
Civil RightsAs New Mexico investigates, questions are raised about Epstein's links to the powerful - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPOXZtVUUyZTVNdHVYbXJuWWNpRG1mQTRhT2JTb2w3NXVud0Z1ZFNRM2VQYkFYNWpEeDd0ZDBUcWozS3I2UndKbXRuQ2NTRlpTSEZDelB3QTQ0blRXT3ZLVWphcjVwMFh1M09aOG0xRHRsaFFMNjhUMWl0NG9QRlVoR1FvNWgxUjAtRTU5cFI1aThyNW9fbmtmeE5vS1VNZXFtSDBjc0pHLXloUWJqVEpZWFFQU2FpbmhhTmxJ?oc=5" target="_blank">As New Mexico investigates, questions are raised about Epstein's links to the powerful</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
PoliticsDemocratic digital ad firm launches new service aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online
Democratic digital advertising firm DSPolitical is launching a new service on Monday aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online as the party looks for different ways to target its base ahead of a consequential November election. DSPolitical, which shared its plans first with The Hill, is launching a new “precise digital ad targeting” tool that allows Democratic campaigns to target likely voters better ahead of their primaries, which…
AI & WarfareBehind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived
<p>Here are two hard truths the Pentagon and <a href="https://x.com/SeanParnellASW/status/2027072228777734474" target="_blank">Anthropic</a> won't state bluntly about their feud over unfettered AI use in warfare:</p><ol><li>Anthropic's AI is vastly better for warfare than any other AI on the market. It could take ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok months to come close, insiders tell us.</li><li>Anthropic will take a massive, long-term financial hit if it remains blacklisted by the government as a "national security supply chain risk." We're talking tens of billions of dollars in direct and indirect contracts in the coming years, the insiders say.</li></ol><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Anthropic is suing the Trump administration for nixing use of Claude, the company's large language model, after the company refused to allow its AI to be used for fully autonomous warfare or mass surveillance of Americans (which the Pentagon says is <a href="https://x.com/SeanParnellASW/status/2027072228777...
National SecurityBehind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived - Axios
At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began.
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
US moves to soften capital rules: ‘Big banks can declare mission accomplished’
Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules - Reuters
