US Army testing next-generation missile in California today

The US Army is testing a new long-range missile today. This test is important for ensuring the missile is both reliable and accurate. The launch will take place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California between 10:30 and 11:00 AM ET. The missile costs $3.5 million and can hit targets up to 300 miles away. The Army wants this new missile to replace older models that have been in use since the early 1990s. This test follows other successful launches of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) by the Army and the company Lockheed Martin. Tensions are high as President Donald Trump warned that the US could be drawn into World War III due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He mentioned that Russia has the upper hand in this situation. Trump emphasized the urgency of ending the war, which he calls ridiculous. The PrSM is designed to offer better accuracy and effectiveness on the battlefield. It will replace a missile system called ATACMS, which has been used since the Gulf War. The new missile can be launched in pairs to increase the chances of hitting targets. Lockheed Martin has a contract to produce 400 of these missiles each year once they receive full production approval from the Army. The contract could be worth up to $120 million. The Army is also testing other advanced weapon systems amid rising global tensions. Recently, they opened a new facility for testing the HAWK missile, which defends against threats like drones and bombers. Meanwhile, discussions between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not lead to any significant agreements towards peace, raising further concerns about the conflict in Ukraine.