Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of its 750th HIMARS launcher, underscoring the continued global demand for the combat-proven rocket artillery system. First fielded in 2005, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) provides long-range precision strike capability with minimal crew requirements, making it a vital component of modern military operations for the US Army and allied forces.
Production at Lockheed Martin’s Camden, Arkansas facility has accelerated significantly, with annual output doubling from 48 to 96 units. This ramp-up was enabled by $2.9 billion in new Army contracts, funding extensive tooling upgrades, supply chain improvements, and workforce expansion. The factory collaborates with suppliers across the United States, ensuring steady production of high-precision parts to meet surging domestic and international orders.
Over two decades of service, HIMARS has evolved into the backbone of the US Army’s long-range precision fires strategy, capable of launching advanced munitions like PrSM and ER GMLRS. The system’s mobility, reliability, and modular architecture have made it an operational favorite across multiple theaters of combat and deterrence. Its expanding presence reflects growing interest from NATO and Indo-Pacific allies seeking enhanced strike capabilities.
As of 2025, 14 allied nations operate HIMARS. Estonia received its first six launchers to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank, while Italy added 21 systems to boost its artillery modernization program. In the Pacific, Australia integrated HIMARS into Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, conducting its first live-fire drills, and Taiwan has begun operating the system with test launches and a planned HIMARS-focused military unit. With its modular design enabling easy integration of new weapons, HIMARS continues to evolve as a flexible and scalable solution for future battlefield requirements.
