In the US will test a new rocket for HIMARS with firing range up to 1 000 km

PRSM developers plan three iterations, which will gradually expand the capabilities of ammunition. The variant with subbov -trim, with a multi -mode head of homing and a number of others will be added. Lockheed Martin plans to test a new precision PRSM missile in the second half of 2023. Its range will increase to 1 000 km. About it reports Janes. Additional flight tests will be conducted in the second half of 2023. In the same year, the PRSM rocket will be ready for mass production.

Currently, the defensive giant produces PRSM Increment rockets with a range of more than 500 km. Next year, three test launches are expected for the rocket to demonstrate opportunities. Already, Lockheed Martin plans to create Increment 2, 3 and 4. The second iteration of the rocket will receive a multi -mode head of self -esteem, which is being developed with army laboratories. It will be tested from March to May 2023.

The PRSM Increment 3 version will focus on adding intellectual subbov and the ability to defeat many goals. And already increment 4 will be a version of the lesion of up to 1 000 km. Vice president of Lockheed Martin from tactical missiles Paul Hartley stated that they would soon offer missiles of the US Army. The Pentagon is expected in the October area. We will add that the PRSM rocket is designed to replace ATACMS. They can be launched from both M270 and Himars.