Raytheon strike missiles meet US Army requirements

Raytheon Co.’s long-range DeepStrike missile recently met the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) requirement.

In July in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Raytheon integrated its new launch pod missile container into the Army’s M270 MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers. Marines and soldiers assisted Raytheon by ensuring proper fit and functionality.

The DeepStrike missile features a two-in-the-pod design and an advanced guidance system. It can fly faster and farther than the current missile and has improved responsiveness and is more lethal.

“Raytheon is responding to the U.S. Army’s desire to accelerate its PrSM program,” Thomas Bussing, Raytheon Advanced Missile Systems vice president, said. “We are on a fast track to deliver an advanced surface-to-surface missile that exceeds the Army’s requirements by doubling the firepower while reducing the cost.”

The current missile is near the end of its service life. The DeepStrike missile can defeat fixed land targets 37 to 310 miles away.

Raytheon also recently developed a new reflex rifle sight that allows ground troops to identify targets more quickly in close quarters.

The sight uses LED technology and multiple reticle options and has a large window to provide soldiers with a sharper image. This allows users to keep both eyes open.