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Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of the 750th HIMARS launcher to the US Army.
Lockheed is reportedly pushing for an urgent production ramp of the vehicles with a doubling of annual production output from 48 to 96 launchers to meet accelerated demand that supports a US$2.9 billion contract portfolio.
During the third quarter this year, Lockheed Martin increased output to 96 launchers per year, achieving the target ahead of schedule and directly in line with customer demand.
The HIMARS platform has become the cornerstone of the US Army’s long-range precision fires strategy, providing mobile, accurate strike capability to more than 14 allied nations.
Reaching the 750th launcher underscores the system’s proven combat performance and the sustained demand for high precision, long-range firepower in today’s contested environments, according to the company.
“HIMARS embodies what modern fires demand: reliability, accuracy, and survivability,” said Carolyn Orzechowski, vice president, Lockheed Martin Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles.
In January 2023, the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) announced the purchase of 20 HIMARS and associated hardware, under LAND 8113 Phase 1. In August 2023, the CoA announced the purchase of an additional tranche of launchers and associated hardware, with a final total of 42 HIMARS.
The HIMARS capability being acquired by the Australian Army represents a generational shift in strike capability. The first eight launchers have been delivered early and on budget, with further deliveries expected in 2026.
In December 2024, Lockheed Martin was announced as one of two preferred options to satisfy requirements outlined under LAND 8113 Phase 2 – Second Long-Range Fires Regiment.
Lockheed Martin is proposing an additional tranche of HIMARS launchers with PrSM Increment 2 to provide an unmatched anti-access/area denial capability for the Australian Defence Force. A decision related to an additional long-range fires regiment is expected in 2026.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 demonstrated the growing sophistication and interoperability of the Australia–United States defence relationship, with a key highlight being the live-fire demonstration of the HIMARS employing the Precision Strike Missile as a next-generation of long-range precision strike capability.
“Speed matters; not only on the battlefield but on the factory floor,” said Adam Bailey, Lockheed Martin site director.
“Our diligent approach to production lets us innovate and deliver critical systems to the warfighter faster and more efficiently.”
In October 2025, the US State Department cleared a US$705 million foreign military sale to Australia. Australia seeks to acquire 48 HIMARS units in addition to the 42 already ordered.
Lockheed Martin Australia is also looking at options to provide ongoing support, maintenance, and sustainment of HIMARS as an ecosystem to ensure ongoing readiness and support of Australia’s HIMARS fleet.
“HIMARS is indeed a game changer … 750 is an accomplishment. It’s a milestone. I’m looking forward to the next 750 because the Army needs this capability,” said Ron Holliday, US Army program manager for Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles, Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space.
