ATACMS replacement: Lockheed Martin is developing a new missile for HIMARS and M270 with a range of up to 650 km, it will be able to destroy ships

The American company Lockheed Martin is developing a new rocket for multiple launch rocket systems.

What
Known

The new product is called Precision Strike Missile orabbreviated PrSM. It should be a replacement for the MGM-140 (ATACMS). The new missile is planned to be used with the M142 HIMARS and M270A1 rocket launchers. It is designed to destroy enemy air defenses, as well as to destroy command posts, troop concentrations, etc. In addition, with its help it will be possible to destroy naval targets.


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As for the firing range, it iswill be 60-650 km. According to Naval News, the PrSM prototype is already capable of covering a distance of 400 km. By comparison, the ATACMS missile hits targets at a maximum distance of 300 km. By the way, in addition to the increased firing range, PrSM will boast an even reduced production cost. There is no information yet on when the production version of the rocket will appear.

Source: Naval News