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Army looks to quadruple procurement for Precision Strike Missile in 2027

The Army's request comes amid concerns over the Pentagon draining its weapon stockpiles during Operation Epic Fury.

4 hours ago By Mikayla Easley

On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Army successfully executed two Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 engagements during a flight test at White Sands Missile Range. The missiles, launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, commonly known as HIMARS, were evaluated as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Army’s long-range precision strike capability. (Photo by Darrell Ames)

DOD inks agreement with Lockheed Martin aimed at accelerating Precision Strike Missile production

Along with the deal with Lockheed Martin, the Pentagon has made agreements with BAE Systems and Honeywell Aerospace to ramp up production of munitions components.

Mar 25, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

A U.S. Sailor, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, serves as a medical safety observer on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway, March 17, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)

Nearly 300 U.S. troops have been wounded in Operation Epic Fury amid drone, missile attacks

The Iran war is spotlighting serious vulnerabilities that the U.S. is confronting, associated with drone threats.

Mar 24, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fired from a U.S. Army M270A2 and HIMARS at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (Army photo by Christopher Bohn)

Army to ‘ramp up all munitions across the board,’ general says, including specialized missiles

“We are so close to that first battery being fully equipped with all of its capabilities, and I don't want to spoil the surprise when we actually…

Mar 18, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

(Screenshot from PrSM launch video posted by U.S. Central Command)

Precision Strike Missile, made possible by Trump’s treaty withdrawal, has combat debut against Iran

The PrSM is "providing an unrivaled deep strike capability" to U.S. forces in the Middle East, according to U.S. Central Command.

Mar 5, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

(L-R) Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong join US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin take part in a ceremony at the start of the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, August 6, 2024. (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)

US hosts Australia to further deepen military, industrial ties

Two senior defense officials previewed the Pentagon’s plans and spotlighted overarching aims to deepen the U.S.-Australia alliance.

Aug 6, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

A common hypersonic glide body (C-HGB) launches from Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, March 19, 2020, during a Department of Defense flight experiment. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Army hopes to field Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in summer 2024 after resolving problems with launcher

A big meeting about weapons testing was recently held, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Doug Bush told DefenseScoop.

Dec 3, 2023 By Jon Harper

Aerial view of the United States Pentagon, the Department of Defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington DC, with I-395 freeway and the Air Force Memorial and Arlington Cemetery nearby. — (Getty Images)

Air Force, Army remain divided over modernization investments

The ongoing disagreement was on display this week as military leaders spoke about Indo-Pacific threats.

Mar 17, 2022 By Jon Harper