U.S. Army’s Cutting-Edge Missile System Moves Closer to Service
The U.S. Army has reached a new milestone in its long-range fires modernization effort, successfully completing the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) on September 26, 2025, at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
According to the Army, four PrSM Increment 1 missiles were launched against targets positioned roughly 200 kilometers away in a simulated staging area.
The missiles achieved all performance objectives, including range, trajectory, accuracy, and height of burst. Initial lethality assessments also indicated nominal performance, validating the system’s expected operational capability.
“The success of this test series is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our soldiers, as well as the strong partnership between the Army and our industry partners,” said Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, Program Executive Office Missiles and Space. “Partnerships are instrumental in the development and testing of advanced, lethal capabilities, and we look forward to continuing to work together to deliver this critical capability to the warfighter.”
The PrSM program is a core part of the Army’s modernization roadmap, designed to replace the aging Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and provide a next-generation precision strike capability.
The missile is intended to engage a range of high-value targets such as command posts, air defense assets, and logistics hubs at distances beyond 400 kilometers — extending the reach of U.S. ground forces deep into contested areas.
Developed with an open systems architecture, PrSM is engineered for adaptability and cost efficiency. Its modular design enables future upgrades, including seeker enhancements for moving targets and extended-range variants to address evolving operational demands. The system’s growth potential aligns with the Army’s broader strategy to build scalable and flexible capabilities for future battlefields.
The successful completion of IOT&E is a critical prerequisite for full-rate production and fielding to operational units. Once deployed, PrSM will enhance the Army’s ability to conduct precision deep fires in support of multi-domain operations and joint force objectives.