The Lithuanian Armed Forces have announced that their first HIMARS systems are currently on the production line, with delivery expected in the coming years.
The announcement was made in a post about the equipment on the official X account of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. “The first Lithuanian HIMARS are rolling off the production line — this is what they will look like,” they posted.
“Although these rocket artillery systems are still in production, we expect to receive the first ones in the coming years. With them, our range will be extended even further.”
The HIMARS is a highly mobile, wheeled rocket artillery system built by Lockheed Martin on a Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles truck chassis.
Lithuania acquired its HIMARS systems from Lockheed Martin as part of a broader defense buildup that also carries an industrial dimension.
“Our partnership with Lithuania marks a new phase of cooperation that goes beyond simply supplying world-class weapons systems,” said Gaylia Campbell, vice president of tactical missiles at Lockheed Martin.
“By exploring joint industrial opportunities, we are expanding Lockheed Martin’s global network of suppliers and partners — this approach is exactly what is needed to meet the growing demand for our combat-proven capabilities, both at home and abroad,” she said.
The agreement is expected to expand Lockheed Martin’s global network of suppliers and partners, with officials describing the ongoing cooperation as a path toward the development of a more integrated and modern Lithuanian defense industry.
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