Can the US meet the international demand for HIMARS?
Many countries have announced plans to purchase HIMARS. (Photo: US Army)
The performance of the M142 HIMARS in Ukraine has led to increased interest in this platform, but it has also raised questions about the capacity of the US to satisfy international demand in the short term.
The successful deployment of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in Ukraine against the invading Russian forces has generated increased interest in this platform. As more countries announced their intention to acquire HIMARS, questions have arisen over the ability of the US defence industry to cope with international demand in the short term.
Poland ordered 20 HIMARS systems in 2019 and, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February 2022, Warsaw announced its intention to acquire 500 more units.
In July, Latvia and Lithuania also confirmed their plans to procure HIMARS. In the same month, the US State
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 1 free story per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
- Free magazine subscription to all our titles
- Downloadable equipment data handbooks
- Distribution rights (Corporate only)
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
- 10-year news archive access
- Downloadable equipment data handbooks
- Distribution rights (Corporate only)
More from Land Warfare
-
![UK firm provides ruggedised tablets for Guarani programme]()
UK firm provides ruggedised tablets for Guarani programme
The Brazilian Army has ordered 410 GRiDCASE 2530 tablets with potential for more, says UK manufacturer GRiD Defence Systems.
-
![Embraer delivers first enhanced SABER M60 radars to Brazilian Army]()
Embraer delivers first enhanced SABER M60 radars to Brazilian Army
Acquiring the SABER M60 2.0 3D radars was part of the 2020-2023 Brazilian Army Strategic Plan - the first two have been delivered with four more to follow.
-
![Asio delivers mobile mission planning system to IDF]()
Asio delivers mobile mission planning system to IDF
The ORION mobile mission planning system is designed to aid situational awareness from individual Israeli soldiers to battalion commanders.
-
![General Dynamics lines up for Kuwaiti Abrams ammunition deal]()
General Dynamics lines up for Kuwaiti Abrams ammunition deal
Via the FMS programme, Kuwait would receive armour-piercing and high-explosive 120mm rounds plus 7.62mm machine gun ammunition.
-
![Brazilian Army progresses with project to modernise Leopard 1A5 BR]()
Brazilian Army progresses with project to modernise Leopard 1A5 BR
The Brazilian Army has released operational, technical, logistics and industrial requirements for the upgrade of part of its Leopard 1A5 BR MBT fleet.
-
![Indian Army attempts to solve long-running carbine conundrum]()
Indian Army attempts to solve long-running carbine conundrum
The Indian Army has lacked a carbine for more than 20 years – will the latest RfI lead to a viable solution?
