Battle-Tested HIMARS Gets Major $1.1 Billion Boost From US Army

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Steve Schneider
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Source: DIVIDS | A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment, 7th Infantry Division/ Multi-Domain Command- Pacific fires for a training iteration in support of Exercise Balikatan 26, in Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert)

Lockheed Martin received a $1.1 billion contract from the United States Army for additional M142 HIMARS launchers to support both US forces and allied nations.

The deal expands production of the highly mobile precision-strike system, which has proven highly effective on modern battlefields thanks to its rapid deployment capability, long-range accuracy, and interoperability with allied militaries. HIMARS can be transported by C-130 aircraft and quickly positioned for combat operations.

Lockheed Martin is also investing in next-generation munitions, including extended-range rockets and advanced guided payloads, to further improve the system’s reach and lethality as global demand for precision artillery continues to grow.

Soldiers assigned to 2-11 Long Range Fires Battalion, 25th Infantry Division Artillery, fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 4, 2026.

 

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