Lockheed Martin Increase HIMARS Production By 60% This Year to Meet Global Demand

Defense News ,U.S :- Lockheed Martin is set to boost its yearly production of HIMARS rocket launching systems by more than 60%, reaching a total of 96 units by the end of this year.

Increased global tensions, including concerns about a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, are fueling the growing demand for this rocket launching platform.

In the year 2023, Lockheed Martin successfully manufactured 60 HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.

The United States aims to deliver 500 HIMARS annually by 2028. Notably, the U.S. has already sent 39 HIMARS to Ukraine since 2022 and secured orders from Estonia, Latvia, and Poland.

In 2022, the U.S. Army sought market information to identify potential vendors capable of producing up to 500 HIMARS within five years. If the contract is awarded, it is expected to significantly boost the supply of this rocket launching platform.

Lockheed Martin has ambitious plans for other defense systems as well. They plan to increase the annual production of HIMARS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System ammunition by 40% in 2025, from 1,000 to 1,400 units.

Moreover, the defense giant aims to raise the production of Javelin anti-tank missile systems to 3,960 units by late 2026, up from the current 2,400.

Lockheed Martin has also secured advanced funds to increase the annual production of PAC-3 MSE air defense missiles to 650 by 2027. These efforts demonstrate Lockheed's commitment to meeting the rising demand for advanced defense technologies.