What is the PrSM missile that the US used for the first time in Iran?
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The U.S. military used its new Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) for the first time in a simulated Iran exercise.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the first operational use of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) during an exercise in Iran, according to a CENTCOM statement. The missiles were deployed as part of Operation Epic Fury. This marks the initial deployment of the PrSM in a simulated combat scenario, demonstrating its integration into military operations. The exercise provides data on the missile's performance and operational readiness.
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U.S. Central Command announced the first operational use of Precision Strike Missiles during an exercise in Iran.
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