US - Raytheon Deep Strike Missile

Source: Army Technology Raytheon Deep Strike Missile

DeepStrike is a next-generation, long-range, surface-to-surface precision strike missile (PrSM) being developed by Raytheon Company for the US Army. It will replace the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which is nearing the end of its service life.

Designed to meet the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile requirements, DeepStrike will be capable of performing long-range, precise, rapid attacks.
The next-generation missile will offer 40% longer range compared to the missile systems currently in service with the US Army. It is anticipated to double the US Army’s firepower, while also cutting costs.

Raytheon integrated its new launch pod missile container into two US Army launchers for the DeepStrike missile in October 2018.

Live fire tests of the missile are scheduled to be conducted in 2019.

The DeepStrike missile will be compatible with two launch systems of the US Army, namely M270 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) and M142 high-mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS).

 

M270 MLRS is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher manufactured by Lockheed Martin for the US Army. It will be equipped with new launch pod missile containers able to carry four DeepStrike missiles.

 

M142 HIMARS light multiple rocket launcher entered service with the US Army in 2005. It carries either a single six-pack of MLRS rockets or an army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missile in standard configuration. The artillery system can launch two DeepStriker missiles from a single weapons pod.