General Information on missile/artillery developments

[John Fedup]

This article describes the PrSM which can be used with HIMARS and MLRS. Longer range and the ability to hit moving targets are some of the highlights.

Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Information Update - Naval News

One of the greatest advantages of the U.S. Army's Precision Strike Missile PrSM is that it can hit moving land and maritime targets using a multi-mode seeker.

www.navalnews.com

 

[John Fedup]

The article describes some ways of developing existing technologies for better missile defence. An analysis of previous war games by defence personnel and experts from industry allowed for some new concept proposals. Subsequent gaming indicated improvements. Hopefully this information results in actual kit/software products.

These technologies could defeat China’s missile barrage and defend Taiwan: Analysis - Breaking Defense

RAND and the Special Competitive Studies Project brought together technology experts from outside the Pentagon to help run a wargame around China and Taiwan. These are the findings.

breakingdefense.com

 

[John Fedup]

This article discusses the benefits of having an air launched version of the army’s PrSM missile.

Army's New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon

Precision Strike Missiles offer a path to a US air-launched ballistic missile, a weapon increasingly fielded abroad and missing from America's arsenal.

www.twz.com

 

[John Fedup]

Another missile launching system for loitering munitions, something I can see coming to Ukraine in the not to distant future.

Shipping Container Launcher Packing 126 Kamikaze Drones Hits The Market

Packing scores of loitering munitions and one-way attack drones into a container that can go pretty much anywhere will soon be all the rage.

www.twz.com

 

[SolarisKenzo]

Europe to develop their own long range strike missiles.
We are talking INF-banned missiles, according to France the new european missile will have a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km (620-1240 miles)

Four EU Governments Partner On Long-Range Strike Missile | Aviation Week Network

France, Germany, Italy and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding at the NATO Summit to partner on the European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA).

aviationweek.com

The base could be MBDA LbCM

MBDA Proposes Land-Based Cruise Missiles For European Deep-Strike Capability | Aviation Week Network

Missile manufacturer MBDA is proposing to develop a ground-launched conventional deep-strike cruise missile to provide a new deterrent capability for Europe.

aviationweek.com

 

[SolarisKenzo]

MBDA reports some interesting news in the development of the new FC/ASW program.
The FC/ASW consists in 2 complementary missiles:
- a supersonic ramjet missile, called RJ10
- a subsonic stealth missile, air launched, called TP15

FW-MAG Future Warfare Magazine - MBDA reports progress in developing the Future Cruise & Anti Ship Weapon(s)

MBDA reports progress in developing the Future Cruise & Anti Ship Weapon(s)

www.fw-mag.com

 

[John Fedup]

Apparently PrSM has performed its first combat launch.

America's New PrSM Ballistic Missile Just Made Its Combat Debut

 

[John Fedup]

Investment in self defence and strike missiles is probably one of the best options for NATO members to meet the defence budget target of 3.5%. Same applies to Japan, SKorea, and Australia.

The US built up its missile defenses—and will need to do it again - Defense One

 

[SolarisKenzo]

The two new european made rockets to replace american made munitions.
The programs were included in the European Defence Fund and the first customer of one of the two will be the french military.

The missiles are by design completely manufactured in Europe and totally ITAR-free.

MBDA-Safran


And THALES-Ariane