{"id":20087,"date":"2023-12-11T08:25:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T06:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=20087"},"modified":"2025-02-15T10:39:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T08:39:56","slug":"us-army-receives-first-delivery-of-long-range-precision-strike-missile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/us-army-receives-first-delivery-of-long-range-precision-strike-missile\/","title":{"rendered":"US Army receives first delivery of long-range Precision Strike Missile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The U.S. Army has announced the initial delivery of the next-generation long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which is set to replace the U.S. Army\u2019s three-decades-old long-range missile system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed and produced by the U.S.-based defense giant, Lockheed Martin, the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) can fly farther than 400 kilometers, providing a significant improvement in strike range compared to its predecessor. PrSM is set to replace the MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have been in service with the U.S. Army for over three decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe delivery of the Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 Early Operational Capability missiles follows successful production qualification testing in November at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico,\u201d the U.S. Army statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the tests at the White Sands Missile Range, the U.S. Army fired one PrSM from a HIMARS launcher to successfully hit a target. The missile was fired at the shortest distance flown to date and demonstrated the system\u2019s accuracy from launch to impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Doug Bush said in the statement that \u201cThe Precision Strike Missile will provide Joint Force commanders with a 24\/7, all-weather capability that will counter the enemy\u2019s ability to conduct combat maneuver and air defense operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe rapid development and delivery of this capability is a prime example of the Army\u2019s aggressive use of new acquisition authorities from Congress that allows us to move at much greater speed to get improved equipment to Soldiers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The U.S. Army\u2019s new Precision Strike Missile achieved its anticipated delivery milestone following a successful production qualification flight test. (Image Credit: U.S. Army)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The exact quantity of the first batch has not been disclosed by the U.S. Army. It is expected that the first batch of long-range missiles will be used to test its operational capabilities. It also remains uncertain when these missiles will be deployed beyond further testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


US Army\u2019s PrSM program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development of PrSM comes under the U.S. Army its Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) program which was initiated in 2018. The program is one of the six prioritized military modernization initiatives that aim to enhance the U.S. Army\u2019s long-range strike capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin were competing to build prototypes for the PrSM. Lockheed Martin\u2019s design was finalized for further development.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n


PrSM Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n