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Singapore has requested a $73 million Foreign Military Sale package to upgrade the fire control system of its HIMARS rocket artillery. The upgrade will enhance the precision strike capabilities of the system. The sale was approved by the US, deepening the military technology relationship between the two countries.
Michigan National Guard soldiers flew a HIMARS rocket artillery launcher on a C-130J transport aircraft from Michigan to California, simulating precision strikes in a joint Army-Air National Guard training event. The exercise, part of the Army's premier combat training, demonstrated the capability to conduct expeditionary deep strikes with HIMARS. The training event integrated National Guard HIMARS deep fires with the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Irwin.
Taiwan conducted a drill with the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system, firing in China's direction, marking the first time the system has been used in the Taiwan Strait.
Lockheed Martin is pitching the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to France, offering an 18-month timeline for delivery. France has allocated €600 million to replace its legacy launchers.
Canada finalized a deal to purchase 26 HIMARS rocket artillery systems from the US for $1.9 billion, providing the Canadian Army with its first long-range precision strike capability.
The US Army has signed a $180 million contract with Lockheed Martin to maintain the HIMARS rocket artillery system for its global customers.
US Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conducted a successful HIMARS launch at Camp Fuji, highlighting joint capability for rapid deployment.