The US Army has put its precision strike capability on full display, successfully launching the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) from an M270A2 artillery launcher during a recent trial.
The test, conducted at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, validated the missile’s ability to launch from multiple platforms while maintaining accuracy, range, and rapid responsiveness.
According to the US Army, the M270A2-launched PrSM delivered optimal performance across all parameters, meeting all test objectives and expectations.
While the army typically uses the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for PrSM launches, the latest test demonstrated the missile’s versatility across various platforms.
“This test is another significant milestone for the PrSM program and demonstrates the missile’s ability to integrate with the Army’s M270A2 launcher,” said Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, PEO Missiles and Space.
Systems in Action
Developed by Lockheed Martin, the PrSM is a surface-to-surface missile system that can be launched in pairs from a single pod, delivering powerful precision strike capabilities.
With an impressive range spanning from 60 kilometers (37 miles) to over 499 kilometers (310 miles), the missile is designed to hit distant targets with pinpoint accuracy.
Its open systems architecture allows for seamless upgrades and integration, keeping it at the forefront of modern warfare capabilities.
To unleash its full potential, the PrSM can be launched from the M270A2, a heavy-tracked platform built for modern multi-domain operations.
The versatile launcher is easily deployable via C-17 or C-5 aircraft, enabling rapid response in any theater of operations.
Built to support joint missions, the M270A2 allows soldiers to target a range of enemy assets — from artillery and air defenses to vehicles and troop carriers.
Modernizing Artillery Capabilities
The recent demonstration supports a broader effort to modernize the US military’s artillery capabilities with faster, more accurate, and longer-range weapons.
The PrSM is designed to provide warfighters with “a game-changing capability,” enabling them to engage targets with unmatched precision and lethality.
In addition to the M270A2 test, the missile has undergone a series of rigorous evaluations, including a June 2024 test in which it struck a moving naval target using an autonomous launcher.
In 2023, the weapon passed a production qualification flight test under the “most stressful environment,” firing at the shortest range possible.
The PrSM is set to replace the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), offering a more advanced weapon for modern warfare.
