Lockheed Martin delivers 750th HIMARS launcher

Lockheed Martin has marked a major milestone delivering the 750th HIMARS launcher to the US Army.

FILE PHOTO: United States Army 17th Field Artillery Brigade High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) during the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph..

The achievement comes on schedule as part of an urgent production ramp, doubling annual production output from 48 to 96 launchers and positioning the program to meet accelerated demand that supports a US$2.9 billion contract portfolio. 

The HIMARS platform has become the cornerstone of the US Army’s long-range precision fires strategy, providing mobile, accurate strike capability to more than 14 allied nations, including Australia.

In January 2023, the Commonwealth of Australia announced the purchase of 20 HIMARS and associated hardware, under LAND8113-Phase 1.

In August 2023, the Australia announced the purchase of an additional tranche of launchers and associated hardware, for a final total of 42 HIMARS. 

The first eight launchers have already been delivered – early and on budget – with further deliveries expected in 2026. 

In October 2025, the US State Department cleared a $705m Foreign Military Sale to Australia. Australia for an additional 48 HIMARS units, sufficient to raise a second HIMARS regiment.

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