"PrSMs are described as long-range precision strike missiles by their developer, the Maryland, US-headquartered defence firm Lockheed Martin, which delivered the first PrSMs to the US Army in December 2023. PrSMs can hit targets ranging from 60km (37 miles) to more than 499km (310 miles) away, according to Lockheed Martin."
"M-142 HIMARS is a high-tech, lightweight rocket launcher that is wheel-mounted, giving it more agility and manoeuvrability on the battlefield. Each unit can carry six GPS-guided rockets, or larger missiles like Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs) and PrSMs, which can be reloaded in about a minute with only a small crew."
"I just could not be prouder of our men and women in uniform leveraging innovation to create dilemmas for the enemy. PrSMs provide an unrivaled deep strike capability."
The United States deployed Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) for the first time during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict now in its seventh day. PrSMs are long-range precision strike missiles developed by Lockheed Martin, with range capabilities from 60km to over 499km. These missiles are compatible with MLRS M270 and HIMARS launcher systems used by US and UK forces. HIMARS is a wheel-mounted, high-mobility artillery rocket system capable of carrying six GPS-guided rockets or larger missiles, with rapid reload capability. Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized the innovation's strategic value in creating tactical dilemmas for adversaries.
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