Aerospace Group:

Army

Army Exploring PrSM Inc. 5 Capable Of Ranges Beyond 1000 km, Potential Hypersonic Speeds

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

SHARE:

Army Exploring PrSM Inc. 5 Capable Of Ranges Beyond 1000 km, Potential Hypersonic Speeds

Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)

The Army is exploring development of a fifth increment of its new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) that would be fired from a larger pod to reach ranges beyond 1,000 kilometers and achieve potential hypersonic speeds, a lead official said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Rory Crooks, director of the Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team, on Tuesday acknowledged interest in a PrSM Inc. 5 and the LRPF CFT later confirmed the project is expected to enter into a science and technology phase…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]