Lockheed Martin doubles HIMARS production to 96 launchers in 2024, speeds delivery

By Defence Industry Europe

Lockheed Martin has announced an increase in the production rate of its M142 HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems due to growing global demand. In a statement shared on social media, the American defence contractor confirmed it produced 96 units in the past year.

 

The boost in output has enabled the company to accelerate previously contracted deliveries and offer attractive schedules for new agreements. The M142 HIMARS has seen rising interest in recent years, driven in part by shifting geopolitical dynamics.

 

 

 

 

Lockheed Martin has already supplied the HIMARS system to the United States and, through Foreign Military Sales or military aid, to countries such as Jordan, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Australia and Estonia.

Government-to-government Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) have also been signed with Italy, Latvia and Lithuania. Further negotiations are ongoing with Morocco, Norway, Bulgaria and Canada regarding future sales.

 

 

Talks continue regarding the delivery of HIMARS launcher modules to Poland, where they are to be integrated with domestically produced Jelcz chassis as part of the Homar-A programme. The company noted that the system’s wheeled chassis contributes to its mobility and operational flexibility.

 

 

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