Lithuania Signs $280m Deal with US for Second HIMARS Battery

Lithuania inks $280M deal with US for 2nd HIMARS rocket artillery battery

Vilnius had previously signed $495M deal with Washington in 2021 for 8 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) units

Lithuania signs $280m deal with US for second HIMARS battery

The government of the United States and Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency have signed an amendment to an existing contract for a second HIMARS rocket artillery battery worth about $280 million, Lithuania’s Defence Ministry said Wednesday.

Lithuania doubles down on HIMARS with second battery purchase

Lithuania is buying a second HIMARS battery, expanding a procurement agreement with the United States that now covers additional launchers, munitions, training, and logistics support — and pushing the combined value of both batteries to approximately $778 million. The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Defense Resources Agency signed the contract amendment covering […]

Lithuania signs deal amendment with U.S. to acquire second HIMARS battery

Under the updated contract, Lithuania will acquire additional launchers along with combat and training ammunition. The package also includes various types of guided rockets, command and communication systems, as well as logistics, maintenance and training support. “HIMARS is an American mobile artillery system that has proven itself in the war in Ukraine and is used by 14 NATO and partner countries. U.S. allies have committed to deliver the firs…