Lockheed Martin has delivered its 750th High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher to the U.S. Army, reaching the milestone as the company continues a rapid production increase designed to meet rising global demand. The program has doubled its annual output from 48 to 96 launchers, supported by a US$2.9 billion contract portfolio aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity and strengthening supply chains.
HIMARS has become a key element of the U.S. Army’s long-range precision fires strategy, and the system is now operated by more than 14 allied nations. The latest delivery highlights continuing demand for long-range, mobile strike capabilities as defence forces adapt to increasingly contested environments.
Lockheed Martin reached its expanded production rate ahead of schedule in the third quarter of this year, after investments in new tooling, additional workstations and supply-chain improvements funded under existing U.S. Army contracts.
Australia is among the countries increasing its adoption of HIMARS. Under LAND 8113 Phase 1, Australia ordered an initial 20 launchers in 2023, later increasing the total to 42. The first eight units have already been delivered, with further deliveries scheduled for 2026. In December 2024, the company was shortlisted as one of two preferred options for LAND 8113 Phase 2, which seeks a second long-range fires regiment. A decision is expected in 2026.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 showcased the system’s integration within the Australia–United States defence partnership, including a live-fire demonstration of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), the next-generation long-range munition designed for HIMARS. In October 2025, the U.S. State Department cleared a US$705 million Foreign Military Sale to Australia, covering a proposed additional 48 launchers.
Lockheed Martin Australia is assessing options for long-term support and sustainment to ensure ongoing readiness of the local HIMARS fleet.
U.S. defence officials and program leaders highlighted the significance of the milestone. Ron Holliday, the U.S. Army’s program manager for Strategic and Operational Rockets & Missiles, noted that the milestone reflects the Army’s continued reliance on the system.
Future upgrades to HIMARS will enable the system to fire new munitions such as extended-range GMLRS and upcoming variants of PrSM, allowing it to integrate into emerging networked fires architectures. International operators are also expanding their fleets, contributing to broader interoperability across European and Indo-Pacific defence partners.
