US launches Precision Strike Missiles in Iran war in first combat use
Military Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. military has deployed Lockheed Martin’s long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first time in combat against Iranian targets, as part of Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command.
- The PrSM, launched from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, features GPS navigation, a fragmentation warhead, and a range of approximately 250 miles, designed to operate effectively in turbulent flight conditions.
- Operation Epic Fury includes a range of precision munitions launched from land, sea, and air, with additional deployments such as Patriot Interceptor Missiles, THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems, and LUCAS one-way attack drones used by U.S. Special Operations Command.
