THEN & NOW
CONCLUSION Te Army’s transition from the Lance Missile System to ATACMS to PrSM represents more than just a shift in weap- onry. It embodies the pursuit of innovation and adaptability in the face of evolv- ing threats and marks a pivotal shift in modern warfare capabilities.
Te decision to replace the ATACMS with the PrSM reflects the Army’s commit- ment to fielding advanced and capable weapon systems that meet the challenges of modern warfare. Te PrSM’s perfor- mance, extended range, lethality and technological advancements make it a suit- able successor to the legacy systems.
NO SECOND LANCES
More than half of the Lance missiles stored at the Anniston Munitions Center have been demilitarized using a process performed by the Redstone Test Center and its contract partner, Engineering Research and Consulting. (Photo by Jennifer Bacchus, Anniston Army Depot)
With PrSM’s advanced long-range preci- sion fires capabilities, the Army stands ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s battlefield with unmatched effectiveness and precision.
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including range, lethality and techni- cal sophistication, and fulfilling specific objectives. By breaking down the devel- opment process this way, the Army can manage risk, optimize resources and ensure a systematic progression toward achieving the desired performance and operational effectiveness for the system.
Ames said initial PrSM prototype flight tests began in 2019, and initial delivery of the first increment of early operational capability missiles began in November 2023, following successful production qualification testing at WSMR.
According to Lockheed Martin, PrSM was designed to achieve the Army’s 400
kilometer-plus requirement and was built with open architecture to ensure new capabilities can be incorporated to achieve longer ranges. “PrSM’s modular design offers an easy path to future growth,” the company stated. Tat increased capabil- ity will provide even greater flexibility to commanders.
In March 2024, Lockheed announced that it had been awarded a fourth production contract from the Army to produce more early operational capacity precision strike missiles. Tat contract will allow for a significant increase in production capacity to meet Army demand. Additional testing, including an Army-led user test, is planned for later this year.
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