Cubic Awarded US Army Program Executive Officer (PEO), Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (STRI), Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Live Training Systems (LTS) Mortars Rapid Fielding Contract

Cubic Defense has been awarded a three-year Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) contract to support US Army PEO STRI programs. The contract provides engineering and manufacturing of 60mm and 81mm mortar Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) training systems under the STE Increment 1 rapid fielding to the US Army’s Continental United States (CONUS)-based combat training centers, the National Training Center (NTC), and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).

“Cubic’s LTS-Mortar system is a great example of a training capability originating from our United Kingdom team and refined under the STE LTS Indirect Fire OTA, rapidly progressing to an initial production level that will have a direct impact on training readiness,” commented Alicia Combs, Cubic’s Ground Training Vice President and General Manager. “Mortar teams will finally be able to employ mortar systems in a manner consistent with live fire Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP), while delivering realistic battlefield effects downrange to the Force-on-Force (FoF) training environment, creating a more realistic and immersive training environment.”\

The LTS-Mortar system began as a prototype under the US Army’s STE LTS FoF Focus Area 2 (Indirect Fires) OTA awarded in 2021. The system was advanced through multiple engineering integration events, Soldier Touch Points (STPs), and with iterative subject matter expert reviews and feedback sessions. The solution enables commanders, battle staff, mortar sections, and supported training units to conduct real-time execution of fire missions, thereby closing a training gap and bringing the effects of indirect fire systems to bear in both training and Unified Land Operations.

<Cubic> Caption PEO STRI, US Army. 60mm and 81mm Mortar Training System. Cubic’s STE-LTS Mortar systems provide realistic replication of indirect fire weapon systems and their effects.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for JAGM, HELLFIRE Production.

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award as part of its current multiple-year contract. This contract will provide critical procurement and production support for the US Army, US Navy, and international customers, further solidifying Lockheed Martin’s position as a leading provider of multi-domain missile systems.

Under this contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver JAGM and HELLFIRE missiles to meet the urgent operational needs of the Army, Navy, and its international partners. The contract includes key Foreign Military Sales (FMS), including 160 JAGMs for the United Kingdom. The award also includes HELLFIRE FMS orders for key NATO allies, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Italy. In addition, the contract award consists of a new HELLFIRE international customer, Canada.

“This contract is a significant milestone in our ongoing partnership with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and our international allies, and we’re proud to continue playing a vital role in their defense strategies,” said Casey Walsh, program management director of Multi-Domain Missile Systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “As we continue to evolve our deterrence capabilities, we remain committed to supporting the military’s critical missions and helping to protect those who serve, both at home and abroad.”

The importance of this contract extends beyond the production of JAGM and HELLFIRE, as it also underscores the strength of Lockheed Martin’s partnerships with the Army, Navy, and its international allies. For example, the Poland HELLFIRE FMS order, a part of this contract, supports the recent US government FMS agreement for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Air Force. As the global security landscape continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the changing needs of its customers, and this contract is a significant step forward in that effort.

Both the JAGM and HELLFIRE systems are designed and developed in Orlando, Florida. The weapon systems are manufactured across various Lockheed Martin facilities in Dallas, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Ocala, Florida.; Archbald, Pennsylvania.; and Troy, Alabama. With more than 145,000 missiles produced, JAGM and HELLFIRE continue to be the weapon of choice in critical, precision engagement opportunities.