Army taps Raytheon, Lockheed for early phase of new, long-range guided missile

By Courtney McBride / August 18, 2016 at 12:45 PM
The Army has selected two contractors to participate in initial development of its follow-on to the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). Following a favorable decision by the Army Requirements Oversight Council on June 9, the Army is proceeding with the testing phase for its Long Range Precision Fires effort. A Defense Acquisition Board meeting on LRPF is scheduled for the coming weeks, according to Defense Department spokesman Mark Wright. Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will participate in the Flight Test Prototype...

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