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Mar 4 10:38 ET
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CENTCOM Confirms Historic Combat Debut of Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Central Command confirmed that Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) were used in combat for the first time in history during Operation Epic Fury, marking a milestone in long-range deep strike capability. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper praised the milestone, stating he was proud of U.S. servicemembers "leveraging innovation to create dilemmas for the enemy." The PrSM is a next-generation Army missile system offering significantly greater range and precision than its predecessor. The announcement highlights Operation Epic Fury as a proving ground for cutting-edge U.S. weapons technology.