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Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Provided to Ukraine: 29 April 2024

The United States confirmed it has supplied Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to aid its war effort against Russia.

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Key Points:

  • Type: Conventional surface-to-surface artillery weapon system.
  • Range: Maximum of 300 km.
  • Speed: Supersonic, exceeding Mach 3.
  • Launch Systems: Compatible with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270.

Why in News:

  • The United States confirmed it has supplied Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to aid its war effort against Russia.