The US has approved the sale of HIMARS to Italy. The estimated total cost of the potential order for the 21st M142 HIMARS Artillery Missile System and associated equipment is $400 million.
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This was reported by the Office of Defense Security Cooperation of the US Department of Defense.
Italy will become another European operator of American HIMARS. In addition to 21 self-propelled launchers, the potential order also includes one container of M31A2 (GMLRS-U) missiles.
It also provides for the transfer of auxiliary, training and repair equipment, maintenance and training of personnel. Providing spare parts and other elements of software and logistics support.
In addition, the GMLRS-U missile flight monitoring kit will be transferred.
The report said the sale would strengthen the foreign policy and national security of the United States by enhancing the security of its NATO ally in Europe.
Italy is using modern American weapons to expand the combat capabilities of its armed forces. And strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and containing potential regional threats.
Earlier, Militarny reported that Italy will receive upgraded M270A2 multiple launch rocket systems.
M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) on the chassis of the 6-wheeled M1140 FMTV tactical truck. The launcher can be used as a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) with precision-guided ammunition of different ranges or as an operational-tactical missile system.
The system is designed to destroy areas where artillery systems are concentrated, anti-aircraft and fire support equipment, cargo transport, combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers, as well as provide fire support.
Source: Racurs
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