The US Department of Defense has ordered a batch of new Precision Strike Missiles (aka PrSM) from Lockheed Martin.
What
Known
The information was shared by Shepard.We are talking about 54 missiles worth $77,420,000. They are planned to be used for testing. By the way, this is already the second contract for the purchase of such missiles. The first one was signed back in 2021.
</ img>
For those who are not in the know
PrSM is a missile that is being developed byLockheed Martin for the M142 HIMARS and M270A1 multiple launch rocket systems. It should be a replacement for the MGM-140 (ATACMS). PrSM boasts an increased range from 300 to 650 km, as well as reduced production costs. PrSM is designed to destroy air defenses, as well as to destroy enemy command posts, troop concentrations and naval targets.