HIMARS – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

6 May

Lockheed Martin Unveils Lithuania’s First HIMARS Launchers

Lockheed Martin, together with Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence, has unveiled Lithuania’s first HIMARS launchers at the US company’s Camden site in Arkansas.

5 May

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania Signs Deal for Additional HIMARS Battery From US

Lithuania has signed a supplemental agreement with the US to procure an additional battery of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Wins $1B HIMARS Production Deal for US, Five Allied Nations

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13-billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and five allied countries.

28 April

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to enhance the army’s long-range strike capabilities.

22 April

Europe

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to multinational troops comprising NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia during a live-fire exercise at Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran-Linked US Weapons Delivery Delays Affect Estonian HIMARS Ammunition

The ongoing war in Iran has put a hold on weapons deliveries to Estonia, which have resulted in potential delays for HIMARS rocket launcher systems, a spokesperson for the defense ministry told AFP.

13 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Estonia Expands HIMARS Fleet With New Lockheed Martin Deal

Estonia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to procure three additional HIMARS.

6 April

Americas

A Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) fired in the sky

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $83M Sale of GMLRS Alternative Warheads to Singapore

The US State Department has cleared a potential foreign military sale of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternative Warheads to Singapore.

Mar- 2026 -

24 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed, Rheinmetall Eye Australia-Based HIMARS Sustainment

The Australian subsidiaries of Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall are exploring in-country sustainment for Australia’s HIMARS.

11 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Clears $930M Sale of M142 HIMARS, GMLRS to Sweden

The US State Department has approved a $930-million foreign military sale of Lockheed Martin’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment to Sweden.

3 March

Americas