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world-news1 month ago•18 min saved

Lamerd Strike Highlights Civilian Risk of New Precision Missile

Airwars and AP investigations map the Lamerd strikes as involving Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), finding that midair detonation sent tens of thousands of tungsten pellets over a wide area, killing at least 21 civilians and damaging sites far from the blast; U.S. Central Command denies involvement in Lamerd, while experts warn that deploying PrSMs near civilian populations carries significant risk, even as production and allied purchases expand.

via HuffPost|

#airwars #civilian-harm #iran

world1 month ago•9 min saved

U.S. Precision Missile Under Scrutiny Over Civilian Harm in Iran City

Airwars and AP review suggest Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile disperses tens of thousands of tungsten pellets midair, creating a wide lethal footprint. In Lamerd, strikes killed civilians and damaged areas well beyond the detonation point, with estimates of civilian deaths around 21, including children. U.S. Central Command denies hitting Lamerd, while experts warn against using the PrSM near populated areas. The weapon is part of a broader push to expand PrSM production by the U.S. and its allies (UK and Australia) amid ongoing debate over civilian harm in precision warfare.

via WRAL|

#airwars #civilian-casualties #lamerd

world-news1 month ago•131 min saved

Experts say U.S. precision missile may have harmed civilians far from the blast in Iran

Airwars and AP report that a U.S.-made Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) detonated over Lamerd, Iran, causing civilian deaths far from the blast site (seven killed near a school and a separate young child killed by a pellet). The Pentagon denies launching PrSMs into Lamerd, while production of PrSMs expands; experts warn the tungsten pellets from PrSMs can injure people outside the immediate impact zone.

via AP News|

#civilian-casualties #iran #lamerd

world2 months ago•8 min saved

US Long-Range Munitions Depleted in Iran Conflict, Pentagon Pushes Back

Reuters reports the Army has used virtually all of its ATACMS and PrSM stocks in the Iran conflict, potentially limiting future crisis responses; the Pentagon rejects claims of shortfalls, while analysts warn replenishment could take years as defense producers ramp up production and the administration prioritizes drones, munitions, and missile defense.

via Fox News|

#atacms #iran-conflict #munitions-stockpiles

defense-military2 months ago•6 min saved

U.S. Depleted Most Long-Range Missiles in Iran War, Sparking Readiness Concerns

Three sources say the U.S. has expended nearly its entire stockpile of long‑range missiles (ATACMS and PrSM) during the five‑month Iran war, raising concerns about future readiness even as production expands and the Army shifts from ATACMS to PrSM.

via Military Times|

#atacms #defense-military #iran-war

world2 months ago•5 min saved

U.S. long-range missiles nearly exhausted amid Iran conflict, sparking readiness concerns

Reuters reports, citing anonymous sources, that the U.S. has virtually exhausted its stocks of long-range precision missiles—ATACMS and PrSM—during the five-month war with Iran, a depletion that could affect deterrence against rivals like Russia and China. The article also notes dwindling defensive stocks (Patriot interceptors, THAAD) and substantial use of Tomahawk missiles, while the White House and defense contractors say production is rising and overall munitions levels remain strong.

via CNBC|

#atacms #iran-war #military-readiness

world7 months ago•4 min saved

First-Ever PrSM Strike in Iran Highlights Expanded U.S. Long-Range Capabilities

CENTCOM says the US used Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) for the first time in its Iran conflict, praising them as enabling deep, precise strikes though launch location and targets remain undisclosed. PrSMs are Lockheed Martin’s long-range GPS-guided missiles (60 km to over 499 km) compatible with HIMARS and M270 launchers, designed to replace ATACMs and able to carry two per pod, with open architecture and an insensitive payload. Their use under Operation Epic Fury expands US long-range strike options near Iran amid broader regional dynamics and debates over range limits from the INF-era framework.

via Al Jazeera|

#centcom #himars #iran-conflict

world7 months ago•3 min saved

AI-Enhanced U.S. Weapons Debut in Iran War

Amid the Iran conflict, the U.S. showcases AI-enabled weapons—PrSM missiles and LUCAS drones (with Anthropic's Claude AI)—alongside F-35 breakthroughs and a submarine torpedo strike that reportedly sank an Iranian warship, with officials praising innovation despite budget and development timelines.

via Axios|

#ai #iran #lucas

military2 years ago•6 min saved

US Army Equipped with Advanced Precision Strike Missiles, Enhancing Long-Range Engagement

The U.S. Army has confirmed the receipt of its first operational Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs), which provide an early operational capability ahead of a formal declaration of initial operational capability next year. The PrSMs are designed to engage static targets and can be fired from existing launchers. The Army plans to acquire at least 3,986 PrSMs and is also working on future variants with improved capabilities, including engaging moving targets and extending the maximum range. The introduction of PrSMs enhances the Army's long-range strike capabilities.

via The War Zone|

#army #ballistic-missiles #long-range-strike

defense2 years ago•3 min saved

US Army Equipped with Advanced Precision Strike Missiles

The U.S. Army has received its first delivery of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), marking a significant milestone in the program's efforts to replace the legacy Army Tactical Missile System. The PrSM, which can launch from both the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System, will provide Joint Force commanders with a 24/7, all-weather capability to counter enemy combat maneuver and air defense operations. The Army plans to enhance the PrSM with an extended range and increased lethality, with a focus on developing a maritime, ship-killing capability. The program originally began as a competition between Lockheed Martin and RTX, but RTX withdrew, leaving Lockheed as the sole developer.

via Defense News|

#defense #long-range-fires #modernization