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What is the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)?

March 7, 2026

The United States used Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) for the first time during its ongoing war with Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said recently.

About Precision Strike Missile (PrSM):

  • It is a surface-to-surface guided ballistic missile to strike targets at long distances with high precision.
  • It is being developed and manufactured primarily for the US Army by Lockheed Martin (a US aerospace and defence company).
  • Features:
    • It features an open system architecture and a modular design.
    • It is launched from existing artillery platforms, including the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
    • The missile uses solid rocket propellant and advanced navigation systems, including GPS and inertial guidance, to hit targets accurately over long distances, even in challenging weather conditions.
    • It has a range of at least 500 km.
  • It has a hypersonic-class ballistic trajectory that can even be integrated with satellites, drones and radar systems.
  • It is equipped with an Insensitive Munitions (IM) energetic payload, designed to reduce the risk of accidental detonation.

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