About ATACMS

• The ATACMS is a conventional surface-to-surface artillery weapon system capable of striking targets well beyond the range of existing Army cannons, rockets and other missiles.
• Its maximum range is 300km.
• When fired, they would open in the air and release hundreds of “bomblets” rather than a single warhead.

Why in News?

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