The United States has, for the first time, used its new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 in combat during strikes against Iranian military targets as part of Operation Epic Fury. The footage released by US Central Command shows a HIMARS launcher firing a missile consistent with the PrSM, suggesting its combat debut.

The PrSM is a ground-launched ballistic missile with an extended range (up to about 500 km) and greater launcher capacity compared with its predecessor, the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), enabling deeper, more precise strikes under battlefield conditions.

In a historic first, long-range Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) were used in combat during Operation Epic Fury, providing an unrivaled deep strike capability.

“I just could not be prouder of our men and women in uniform leveraging innovation to create dilemmas for the enemy.”… pic.twitter.com/bydvIv5Tn5

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 4, 2026

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program is structured into successive increments:

• Increment 1 (Baseline): The initial, fielded version with a range exceeding 400–500 km, designed to replace the ATACMS.
• Increment 2 (Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile – LBASM): Introduces a multi-mode seeker to engage moving maritime and land targets, with testing in 2024-2026.
• Increment 3 (Enhanced Lethality): Focuses on “lethality enhancement” with new warheads, including payloads for destroying hardened targets, and potentially submunitions.
• Increment 4 (Extended Range): Aims to significantly extend the range, likely exceeding 1,000 km, potentially using an air-breathing propulsion system while maintaining the same size as Increment 1.
• Increment 5 (Autonomous Integration): Planned for development in FY2026 to be launched from autonomous vehicles.