In a major escalation, President Biden authorizes Ukraine to deploy ATACMS -- precision-guided, long-range missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory.
Biden's authorization of Ukraine's deployment of ATACMS, precision-guided long-range missiles that can strike deep into Russian territory, is a significant escalation.
ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) are precision-guided, long-range surface-to-surface missiles developed by Lockheed Martin.
ATACMS is a precision-guided long-range, surface-to-surface missile developed by Lockheed Martin. Designed for use with the HIMARS or M270 multiple launch rocket systems, these missiles can strike targets up to 300 kilometers (about 190 miles) away, depending on the variant.
| Missile System | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| HIMARS and M270 | These missiles are designed to be used with HIMARS and M270 multi-launch rocket systems. |
| Range | They can reach targets as far away as 300 km (about 190 mi), depending on their variant. |
| Warhead Types | They are equipped with either a high-explosive warhead for destroying critical infrastructure or cluster munitions for targeting dispersed enemy forces. |
These missiles are fitted with either high explosive warheads for the destruction of critical infrastructure, or cluster munitions for dispersed enemy troops.