Lithuania’s first HIMARS launchers have been presented by Lockheed Martin and the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence at the company’s Camden production site in Arkansas.
During the unveiling ceremony, Lithuanian Vice-Minister of National Defence Vitalija Zumerienė and Lockheed Martin Tactical Missiles Vice President Gaylia Campbell signed a statement reinforcing cooperation in defense, security, and industrial sectors.
The rollout comes shortly after Lockheed Martin opened a branch office in Lithuania in March, expanding its regional presence as Baltic nations including Estonia and Latvia move ahead with their own HIMARS procurement plans.
As part of NATO’s eastern defenses, Lithuania initially secured eight HIMARS launchers through a $495-million contract finalized in December 2022.
In April 2026, the country placed an additional $280-million order for another HIMARS battery.
The HIMARS platform is a truck-mounted artillery system capable of firing six GMLRS rockets, two PrSM missiles, or one ATACMS missile depending on mission requirements.
The launcher can engage targets at distances reaching 300 kilometers (186 miles) and, with certain munitions, beyond 499 kilometers (310 miles), while rapidly repositioning after firing to avoid counterbattery attacks.
Lithuania aims to bring the system to full operational readiness by 2027.
