The US is developing a new missile for the Hymars — the Weapon
The project is aimed at improving the army's capabilities in carrying out high-precision strikes at long distances.
The US Army is working on the creation of a new version of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which will be able to hit targets at a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers.
This is reported by Interesting Engineering.
Rocket characteristics
The new missile is designed to be launched from autonomous systems and will have larger dimensions compared to existing munitions, such as the M270 system, which are about 4 meters long.
Major General Winston Brooke, head of the Army Forward Fire Center, presented details of the project. Brigadier General Rory Crooks explained that the use of an autonomous landing gear could develop a platform for larger, ultra-long-range missiles.
Although research funding is already available, the timeline for starting formal development and…