BAE Systems accelerates delivery of LRASM sensors to Lockheed Martin

BAE Systems has delivered all Lot 8 units of its advanced radio-frequency (RF) sensor to Lockheed Martin for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), enabling essential weapon systems that provide operational asymmetry.

To meet an accelerated production schedule, BAE Systems strategically invested in modern electronic warfare (EW) facilities that enable it to design, produce and deliver innovative systems on time and at scale to meet evolving requirements.

LRASM is a critical strike weapon and a cornerstone of US military capability and deterrence. BAE Systems’ RF sensor provides advanced guidance technology that allows it to engage strategic maritime targets in highly contested environments. The missile can operate in the presence of advanced air defence systems, ensuring survivable, long-range strike capabilities against well-protected ships.

How development of sensor software and hardware underpins critical capabilities

BAE Systems is under contract to deliver LRASM RF sensors through 2028, supporting the US Department of War’s maritime strike arsenal. Initially a low-volume production programme, LRASM will scale significantly in 2026 and beyond.

Vanessa Varrati, LRASM program director at BAE Systems said: “We’re delivering essential weapon systems that provide operational asymmetry and a decisive advantage to our warfighters. Our commitment to manufacturing excellence and our strong relationships with Lockheed Martin and the US Department of War enable us to accelerate delivery of critical capabilities.”

In addition to hardware deliveries, BAE Systems upgraded its LRASM RF sensor software and conducted extensive verification testing, delivering improved capabilities digitally without hardware changes. The company continues to develop the sensor’s software and hardware, evaluating capabilities and evolving the system for future battlespaces.

Engineering, design and manufacturing work on the LRASM RF sensor takes place at BAE Systems’ electronic warfare facilities in Austin, Texas, Greenlawn, New York, Nashua, New Hampshire and Wayne, New Jersey.