PrSM
Military abbreviation · Weapon and Military Equipment
| Stands for | Precision Strike Missile |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
PrSM stands for Precision Strike Missile, a weapon and military equipment abbreviation.
US Army surface-to-surface missile fired from HIMARS and MLRS launchers, replacing ATACMS with longer range, two missiles per launch pod and future capability against moving ships.
Example: The Army fielded its first PrSM increment to an artillery brigade.
Usage notes
Pronounced "PRIZ-um." Built by Lockheed Martin, its range exceeds 400 kilometers, made possible after the US left the INF Treaty, which had capped such missiles at less than 500 kilometers. Later increments add seekers for maritime targets.
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