Latest "atacms" stories

In this photo provided by South Korea Defense Ministry, an Army Tactical Missile System or ATACMS, missile is fired during a joint military drill between U.S. and South Korea at an undisclosed location in South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Ukraine uses US-provided ATACMS against Russian forces for first time

While some versions of the missiles can go as far as about 180 miles, the ones sent to Ukraine have a shorter range and carry cluster munitions.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

6 weeks ago

US clears Poland to buy HIMARS, ATACMS, ammunition worth $10 billion

The U.S. State Department has approved Poland to buy advanced rockets and rocket launchers worth $10 billion.

10 months ago

US still holds back long-range ATACMS missiles from Ukraine

The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.

11 months ago

Biden: Ukraine aid will keep flowing, even through a GOP-led House

President Joe Biden says he expects U.S. aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia to continue to flow whatever the still-undecided outcome of the midterms.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

13 months ago

How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages

The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.

By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould

15 months ago

Why Washington should provide ATACMS weapons to Ukraine

The ATACMS can help Ukraine defeat the invasion while avoiding direct conflict between Russia and NATO.

By Ryan Brobst, John Hardie and Bradley Bowman

15 months ago