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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.