During the test, both PrSM Increment 1 missiles hit multiple targets, including a surrogate SCUD missile, radar, and rotary-wing platforms. The missiles performed as expected in range, time of flight, accuracy, and height of burst, validating their reliability in operational scenarios.
The PrSM is designed as the next-generation, surface-to-surface precision-strike missile, offering enhanced capabilities for attacking, neutralising, suppressing, and destroying targets at extended ranges. It will replace the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), significantly improving the range and lethality of U.S. Army field artillery formations.
Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the Precision Strike Missile, emphasised the weapon’s role in supporting Joint and Coalition forces. PrSM provides an expanded range of over 499 kilometres, delivering a more survivable, lethal, and effective solution for indirect fire support in modern warfare.
The missile is designed with an open systems architecture, ensuring affordability, flexibility, and future adaptability. It is compatible with the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and M142 HIMARS, allowing seamless integration into existing Army platforms.
PrSM features an improved missile load-out, enabling two rounds per launch pod, which doubles the firepower compared to previous systems. Its modular design allows for future technological upgrades, ensuring continued effectiveness in evolving battlefield conditions.
The successful flight test marks a significant step in the U.S. Army’s development of long-range precision fires, reinforcing its ability to conduct deep-strike operations in Joint All-Domain Operations. As threats continue to evolve, the Precision Strike Missile is set to play a critical role in maintaining strategic deterrence and battlefield superiority.
