US Approves $705 Million HIMARS Sale to Australia

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia, valued at around $705 million, for the provision of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment.

Under the agreement, Australia has requested 48 HIMARS units.

Prior to this approval, Australia demonstrated its HIMARS capability during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, held in late July.

During the exercise, the Australian Defence Force successfully fired a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) from an Australian Army HIMARS.

Additionally, Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles were launched from Australian HIMARS on Australian soil for the first time.

The sale also includes items not classified as core defense equipment, such as M1084A2 HIMARS supply vehicles, M1095 trailers, intercom systems, radio and communication assemblies, spare parts, and services. 

Engineering, technical, and logistics support will be provided by the U.S. government and contractors. 

The prime contractors for the sale are Lockheed Martin (Grand Prairie, Texas), L3Harris Corporation (Melbourne, Florida), Leonardo DRS (Arlington, Virginia), and Oshkosh Corporation (Stafford, Virginia).