The United States has successfully tested a new PrSM missile with an extended range: HIMARS demonstrates growing potential

The United States has successfully tested a new PrSM missile

The US Army conducted another successful test of a new-generation Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1. The launch, which took place on March 19, 2025 at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, confirmed the improved system characteristics. The missile, fired from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher, flew over the Pacific Ocean and fulfilled all the set parameters, including range, accuracy and height of detonation.  

The PrSM Increment 1 is designed to hit highly secure targets at a distance of over 500 km, which is twice the capabilities of previous ATACMS family missiles. . The new tests have become part of the system's pre-mass production certification program. Earlier, in November 2024, the army had already confirmed the PrSM's ability to launch multiple rocket launchers from HIMARS, which increases the efficiency of combat use.  

The PrSM project aims to replace the outdated ATACMS missiles, which are limited to a range of 300 km. The first qualification tests began in November 2023 at the White Sands test site, where the rocket showed accuracy within a few meters.  By 2025, the system had passed several stages of inspections, including launches in the "most intense conditions" simulating enemy counteraction.  

The success of the PrSM strengthens the US position in the arms race, especially in light of the development of hypersonic technologies among competitors. According to Lockheed Martin, the main contractor of the program, the missile is capable of changing its trajectory in flight, evading missile defense systems. Its integration with HIMARS ensures mobility and rapid deployment, which is critical for operations in the Indo-Pacific region.