Next-gen missile shown off in first Pacific test as US expands long-range arsenal
Historic precision strike missile launch marks significant advancement in Indo-Pacific deterrence strategy
By Morgan Phillips Fox News
Published July 25, 2025 6:14pm EDT
Army conducts live-fire test of its new precision strike missiles in Australia
In a milestone moment, the Army Friday conducted a live-fire test of its precision strike missiles in Australia, the first ever west of the international dateline.
The test, seen in footage obtained by Fox News Digital, marks a significant advancement in the region’s long-range strike capabilities. The precision strike missile (PrSM) has an unclassified range of 300 miles and can hit moving targets on land or at sea.
The test saw a U.S.-manufactured PrSM launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle owned by the Australian Defence Force.
It was a show of force between the U.S. and Australia at a time of increasing tension in the Indo-Pacific.
"This is just one of the key steps we’re taking throughout the region to deter conflict, while ensuring that our soldiers have the best capabilities available," said Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who observed the test at the Mount Bundey Training Area in Australia. "The PrSM allows our forces to hold land and maritime regions at risk, which gives adversaries pause and increases deterrence."
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