The US used up its entire PrSM missile arsenal at the very beginning of a conflict with Iran.
The US military has used up its entire supply of the new generation Precision Strike Missile in the initial strikes and is now rushing to replenish its firepower from the manufacturer.
The U.S. military used up its entire stockpile of Next-Generation Strike Missiles (PrSMs) from the very beginning of the conflict with Iran. This information was confirmed by Jimmy Arter, a conversion officer at the Center for Firepower Excellence at U.S. Army Base Sill, at a recent military conference.
Real-world data replaces the testing process.
A notable aspect of this deployment is that the PrSM was put into combat before completing its standard operational evaluation process. According to the U.S. military, data collected directly from the battlefield rendered additional testing unnecessary.
"We consider the field trials complete. We don't need to conduct any further tests," Arter emphasized, highlighting the practical effectiveness of this new weapon system.
The 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard, is credited as the first unit to successfully launch this type of ballistic missile in combat.
Technical capabilities of the PrSM missile
The PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) is a modern short-range ballistic missile developed by the defense corporation Lockheed Martin. This weapon boasts a claimed range of over 400 km and is designed to replace older missile systems in service with the U.S. Army.
The rapid deployment of the PrSM reflects the urgent need for accurate long-range firepower on the battlefield. In the early stages of the conflict, starting in late February, the US launched a series of large-scale attacks targeting enemy air defenses, command centers, and military infrastructure.
Plan to replenish the arsenal
According to budget figures, the US military had ordered 130 PrSM missiles before fiscal year 2024 and an additional 250 in fiscal year 2025. However, the actual number that Lockheed Martin delivered before the outbreak of hostilities on February 28th has not been specifically disclosed.
Currently, combat units are receiving new deliveries to replenish the ammunition already consumed. The depletion of stockpiles of modern missiles at the very beginning of the war demonstrates the high intensity of combat and the increasing reliance on precision-guided weapons in modern warfare.
