Production of M142 HIMARS rocket systems. Photo credits: Lockheed Martin
Politico: U.S. industry cranks up HIMARS production as Ukraine war intensifies
The rocket launchers have had on outsized effect against Russian forces Ukraine.
Lockheed Martin plans to increase production of its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, a weapon in high demand in Ukraine and across Europe as Russia continues to sow instability in the region.
The company is poised to boost HIMARS production to 96 launchers annually, up from its current level of 60 launchers, CEO Jim Taiclet told investors during a third quarter earnings call on Tuesday.
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Update: Lockheed works to ramp up HIMARS production to 96 per year (Inside Defense)
WNU Editor: The decision to ramp up this production was made in August .... U.S. Accelerating HIMARS Production to Help Ukraine: Pentagon Official (DNYUZ/Newsweek).
And these launchers with their rockets is not cheap .... Who Makes HIMARS and How Much Do Missile Launchers Cost? (Newsweek). For example .... individual GMLRS rockets cost about $100,000.
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