Lockheed Martin has delivered its 750th HIMARS launcher as production and deployment continue to expand for the US Army and allied forces worldwide.
HIMARS, or the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, first entered service in 2005 as a transportable long-range precision launcher requiring minimal crew.
Production at Lockheed Martin’s Camden, Arkansas, facility has recently doubled, increasing from 48 to 96 launchers per year. This expansion, supported by $2.9 billion in US Army contracts, funded new tooling, additional workstations, and improvements to the supply chain.
The factory’s operations involve a nationwide network of suppliers, including small businesses that provide precision components, ensuring production keeps pace with demand.
Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president of Lockheed Martin Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles, emphasized that HIMARS combines reliability, accuracy, and survivability while remaining adaptable for future munitions.
HIMARS Global Deployments
The HIMARS has become a central component of the US Army’s long-range precision fires strategy, supporting combat operations for over two decades while evolving to fire next-generation munitions such as the Precision Strike Missile and Extended Range GMLRS.
Since its first deployment, the system has expanded far beyond US service, with 14 partner nations now operating the system.
Estonia, for example, has received six HIMARS in 2025 to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank, while Italy has bought 21 launchers to bolster its long-range precision strike capabilities.
In the Indo-Pacific, Australia conducted its first live-fire exercises with HIMARS during the 2025 Exercise Talisman Sabre, integrating the systems into joint operations. Taiwan, meanwhile, also acquired HIMARS, conducting initial test firings in May 2025 to enhance its deterrence posture. The country has also announced the creation of a military unit focused on HIMARS.
The system’s modular design allows new weapons to be integrated without replacing existing hardware, giving US and allied forces flexibility in both current and future operational environments.
