Summary
The U.S. Army has conducted a missile test to advance its capabilities in the Pacific region amid tensions with China. The test involved Precision Strike Missiles, aimed to improve the Army's long-range precision attack capabilities. Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the missiles, collaborated with the Army for this test.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Army tested the Precision Strike Missile at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on September 26.
- The missile test involved four Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 missiles hitting targets 124 miles away.
- The military sees the Indo-Pacific as a priority due to China's military expansion.
- New missiles aim to replace older weapons like howitzers, increasing efficiency.
- The test missiles were launched from two systems: HIMARS and MLRS.
- The range of the new missiles is over 310 miles, surpassing current systems with shorter ranges.
- Lockheed Martin helped develop these missiles and is working on future improvements.
- The Army plans additional versions of the missile for different purposes, like attacking ships.
