POLAND RECEIVES DELIVERY OF FIRST HIMARS

HIMARS provides the immediate capability to deliver long-range precision fires at distances up to 300 km and is interoperable with procured defence systems. Subsequent shipments of HIMARS will be delivered this year resulting in additional capabilities for Poland.

“The combat-proven HIMARS will provide credible deterrence against aggression and significantly increase the capability of the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies,” said Jay Price, vice president of Precision Fires for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fires Control.

The Armaments Agency of the Ministry of National Defense is expected to invite Lockheed Martin to negotiate a Framework Agreement for the Homar-A program. Under Homar-A, Lockheed Martin with Polish Industry will integrate key components of the HIMARS rocket launcher on a Jelcz 6x6 truck. The negotiations will also include a discussion about the Polish production of munitions.

“The development of industrial partnership under Homar-A initiative marks another major step in our engagement to strengthening Poland’s economic growth and security through partnerships with the local industry base. We’re looking forward to jointly create a safer tomorrow for Poland and the entire region,” said Robert Orzyłowski, Lockheed Martin director of Poland, Central and East Europe.